Sao Mai Group’s shareholders approve bold targets for 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the world economy last year and pushed many businesses to bankruptcy or dissolution. Sao Mai Group, at the same time, overcame this harsh test to get impressive business results.

Red River zoning opens the floodgates for real estate

The just-approved Red River urban zoning plan expects to open opportunities in Hanoi for developers and investors to set up projects to utilise tens of thousands of hectares of land along its banks, which has been exploited inefficiently for years.

The Guardian hails young Vietnamese art prodigy

British news outlet The Guardian has published an article on 14-year-old Vietnamese art prodigy Xeo Chu following comparisons with Jackson Pollock, an influential American painter.

Rising interest rates threaten economic recovery

The most important task for Vietnam in 2022 is supporting economic recovery. Policies need to be designed in a way to implement the task, and lending interest rates must not increase.

“Speak to Inspire, Vietnam” announces tournament champions

Following a three-month long nationwide contest, “Speak to Inspire, Vietnam”, the first English public speaking and debate competition in Vietnam, has unveiled its Top 15 tournament champions.

Vietnam’s e-learning market projected to hit US$3 billion by 2023

Vietnam’s e-learning market is expected to reach revenue of around US$3 billion by 2023 with a compound annual growth rate of about 20.2 per cent from 2019-23, according to a report by Ken Research.

Party gets tough on notorious graft scandals of public concern

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam has issued Conclusion No12 relating to the need to continue strengthening the Party’s leadership in the ongoing fight against corruption and other negative phenomena.

Hanoi to set up teams to catch stray dogs

Hanoi authorities have asked 579 communes, wards and towns for their team to catch stray dogs and cats as part of rabies prevention measures.

Hoang Anh replaces Quang Hai as Vietnam U23 captain

Head coach Park Hang-seo has named midfielder Ly Cong Hoang Anh as the team’s captain to lead the national men’s U23 side at the upcoming SEA Games 31.

VN contestant crowned Miss Culture World International 2022

Thai Nha Van of Vietnam successfully beat off competition from 30 beauties from across the world to win the Miss Culture World International 2022 pageant which concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.

Ho Chi Minh City launches scenic, medical helicopter tours

Visitors to the HCM City will now have the chance to enjoy stunning local views of the southern metropolis from above through new helicopter tours to be launched to mark National Reunification Day on April 30.

Hungary honours three Vietnamese writers with Art Danubius Prize

The Art Danubius Literature Society of Hungary has recently announced winners of its Art Danubius Prize 2022, including three Vietnamese writers.

Action programme on economic restructuring for 2021-2025 issued

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai signed Resolution No. 54/NQ-CP dated April 12 issuing the Government’s action programme to implement the National Assembly’s resolution on economic restructuring plan for 2021-2025.

Leaders eye bond market revamp

The recent cancellation of new corporate bonds has sparked a public discussion about the dissemination of misleading information and the multiple hazards lurking in the debt market.

Seaports lag behind regional peers

Despite growing demands, Vietnam’s seaport development masterplan has been deemed inappropriate by experts, leaving much to be desired in the race to attain capital.

New Chinese registration regulations challenge Vietnamese exporters

Vietnamese seafood and agricultural produce exporters have faced difficulties in meeting China’s new registration regulations.

Hue dishes our delightful food

Some dishes of the Nguyen kings are still popular in the ancient capital of Hue, and are most loved by those who enjoy good food. Although they comprise up to 35 dishes,

Record number of accounts open at stock market

A new record has been set in the stock market: 271,000 new accounts were opened in March, raising the total number of accounts to 5 percent of the population.

HCM City calls for huge investment in Cu Chi, Hoc Mon districts

A conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 12 to promote investment in Hoc Mon and Cu Chi districts, drawing 550 delegates from businesses, ministries, localities, investors and economists.

Assessment method of SOEs should be changed: economist

If Vietnam doesn’t change the way of assessing state owned enterprises (SOEs), enterprises will not be motivated to develop and will maintain low growth rates to “stay safe”.

Filmore gets strategic investment from Openasia

Filmore Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company (Filmore Development) and Openasia Group have officially announced the strategic investment relationship.

The police lieutenant who has saved 60 dogs from the streets

Traffic police officer Lieutenant Le Hung Duong has had to take on many part-time jobs – to earn extra cash to look after the 60 dogs he has adopted over the past four years.

Lack of qualified workers: weakness of Vietnam’s tourism

The country lacks qualified workers in the tourism industry, but the solutions to the problem are not easy to implement.

Quang Binh – The land of caves

Quang Binh Province is well known for its magnificent cave systems, such as Phong Nha, Tien Son, Thien Duong and many more.

Mekong Delta needs proper investment in logistics infrastructure

The Mekong Delta is the main agricultural growing area of the country. However, the competitiveness of agricultural products in the region is being held back by many factors,