Ministry criticises contractors of Tan Son Nhat Airport upgrade project

The Ministry of Transport has criticised the representative of the investor – My Thuan Project’s Management Board – for causing planned repairs and upgrades at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to fall behind schedule.

Land fever wreaking havoc on Central Vietnam

The land fever has recently broken out everywhere in Vietnam, especially in the Central region, which is typically considered the poorest part of the country due to harsh weather.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 12

Vietnam to host ASEAN plus police music gala in July

Deputy Prime Minister orders to stabilize stock market, corporate bond market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed to implement effective measures to ensure the operation of the stock market and the corporate bond market in a stable manner.

Minimum regional wages to rise 6% from July 1

The National Wage Council has approved raising the minimum regional wages by 6%, or VND180,000-260,000 per month, from July 1.

US cuts down anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s honey by almost sevenfold

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has slashed the anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s honey exporters by almost sevenfold compared to its preliminary conclusions, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Shopkeepers at traditional markets forced to cut staff, even close down

Tran Kim Thu, who owns a clothes stall in Ben Thanh Market in HCM City, says: “The maximum sales per day now are only around VND2 million (US$87). It must be at least VND6 million ($262) to break even.”

MoIT propose auctions for renewable energy

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forth a proposal to start auctioning solar and wind energy projects that did not complete the technical test phase prior to October 31, 2021.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 12

Air transportation of int’l passengers, cargo rebounds strongly in Q1

VN aims for higher sovereign ratings by 2030

Vietnam aims to raise its sovereign ratings by 2030, according to the Sovereign Rating Improvement Project recently approved by eputy Minister Le Minh Khai.

SEA Games count down marks 31 days to opening day

A ceremony in Hanoi yesterday celebrated the 31-day mark until the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Primate conservation boosts biodiversity in central Vietnam

Beginning his primate conservation research in 1999, Dr Ha Thang Long, a nature conservationist, helped build a network of biodiversity researchers and expanded conservation projects in central Vietnam.

Telecoms carriers asked to verify information, manage SIM use of subscribers

The Information and Communications Ministry (MIC) has requested that all mobile network providers eliminate junk SIM cards that have annoyed or harmed the community lately.

National digital platform on tourism administration to launch in November

The launch of Vietnam’s first-ever national digital platform for tourism business and management is scheduled in November 2022, after being used in 5-10 provinces and cities.

What should Vietnam do to attract international tourists?

After three years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the psychology and tastes of tourists have changed. There has been a rise of green tourism products and tourism programs associated with health care.

Bringing FDI back to Vietnam

Restoring visa policies as they were before the Covid-19 pandemic will make an important contribution to promoting foreign investment flows into Vietnam.

Green colours of Mang Den

From Kon Tum City, visitors can take a small bus along national highway 24 to reach Mang Den District, Kon Plong District.

Making organic products for export worth a try

Organic JAS, the Organic Japanese Agricultural Standard, will act as a passport for Vietnamese farm produce to enter the Japanese and global markets.

More foreign investors land in Vietnam's industrial parks

The reopening of the borders, the government's active support for investors, and the resilience of domestic firms would open up a promising future for the industrial property market in 2022.

Multi-million-dollar transactions fuel Vietnam M&A market in Q1/2022

Real estate is the second largest foreign direct investment (FDI) recipient in Vietnam for the past 10 years.

How to turn waste into resources?

If waste is buried or burned, it will waste 55% - 67% of the biomass and organic matter in solid waste. If the waste is recycled and reused, Vietnam can save billions of US dollars.

No mixing, only in person classes, HCM City tells students

The municipal People's Committee says all students except those who are positive for the COVID-19 causing virus should return for in person classes starting today.

National database to serve asset and income management to be developed

Deputy PM Le Minh Khai has recently signed Decision No. 390/QĐ-TTg approving a project to build a national database on asset and income, aiming to promote digitalisation and modernisation in the management of assets and incomes.

Strengthening partnerships for efficient 5G networking

While Vietnam’s readiness for 5G commercialisation is in the pipeline, strengthening public-private partnerships is now more crucial to help fast-track the process.

Using technology to prevent tax losses from cross-border e-commerce

Besides other solutions, the application of technology will improve the fight against tax losses.