2024 is time to buy real estate as market to warm up in 2025

Experts believe that 2024 is the time to invest in real estate because prices are low amid low demand but will rise 2025 when three new laws take effect.

PM Chinh chairs conference on stock market development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference to perform the task of developing the stock market in the year ahead, with the event jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance and the Government Office on February 28 in Hanoi.

Vietnam and Indonesia ramp up tourism co-operation

Vietnam and Indonesia launched two tourism connectivity programmes between Vietnamese and Indonesian businesses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on February 27 and February 28 aimed at stepping up tourism links.

Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival 2024 opens

The annual Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival kicked off at An Sinh commune of Dong Trieu town in Quang Ninh on February 27, or the 18th day of the first lunar month, with the event attracting thousands of visitors.

Vietnam’s FDI inflow surges nearly 39% in two months

Vietnam has attracted more than 4.29 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 38.6%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Foreign Trade Agency.

Thousands of shipping containers stranded at HCM City ports

Nearly 5,000 shipping containers have got stranded at HCMC ports as of February, causing disruptions to businesses that import and export goods through the ports, according to the HCMC Department of Customs.

Vietnam an example of high academic results despite limited investment: survey

The recently released Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results show that Vietnam is a typical example of high academic results despite limited education investment.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 28/2024

VN-Index inches closer to the threshold of 1,240 points

Vietnam Ao Dai Week to celebrate International Women's Day

Thousands of women across the nation will dress up in Ao Dai (traditional long dress) in support of Vietnam Ao Dai Week from March 1 to March 8 as they celebrate the 114th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

First international jazz festival to enchant music lovers in Nha Trang

An international jazz festival is scheduled to take place in Nha Trang city in the southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa from April 27 to May 1, with the event being the first of its kind in the region.

Keeper My aims to snuff out all threats at AFC U20 Finals

The Vietnamese side left for Tashkent last week, giving them two weeks to get familiar with the competition conditions and the cold weather.

Laundromat attendants arrested for involvement in illegal drug case at hospital

The individuals are suspected to be directly linked to nearly 500 illegal drug pills recently discovered by the police within the hospital.

Booking spike for Hanoi-Con Dao flights prior to service ending

Demand for air tickets on the Hanoi-Con Dao route has risen after Bamboo Airways announced that they would suspend the flight route from April.

Vietnam to turn off lights for 1 hour on March 23 to celebrate Earth Hour 2024

In response to the Earth Hour 2024, Vietnamese people will turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on March 23.

Tan Hoang Minh appropriates VND8.6 trillion

The Hanoi People's Court yesterday informed the trial time for the case of ‘Property appropriation’ in Tan Hoang Minh Hotel and Trading Service Co. Ltd. (Tan Hoang Minh in short).

Vietnam to have 50 million e-wallets in 2024: Report

From 2018 to 2023, the number and value of transactions through e-wallets consistently grew at double-digit rates, with annual growth rates of 80.4% and 83.5% respectively.

Vietnam Gov’t to finalize legal framework for digital assets in May

Virtual asset transactions in Vietnam are currently conducted through international trading platforms or direct arrangements, which poses risks of money laundering for the individuals involved.

Gov't mulls over establishment of tourism offices overseas to promote tourism

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to develop a plan on establishment of tourism offices overseas in a bid to promote sustainable tourism development.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 28/2024

Large-timber forest area to be expanded to 1 million ha by 2030

FM meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, foreign officials in Geneva

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva on February 27.

International cashew nut conference opens in Quang Binh

The three-day 13th Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous saw its main event kick off in the central province of Quang Binh on February 27, attracting participants from more than 40 countries and territories worldwide.

Comac Airshow opens in Quang Ninh

An exhibition to showcase two new aircraft of the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) kicked off in the northern province of Quang Ninh on February 27.

Vietnam, Japan commit to stronger defence ties in 10th policy dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien and Japanese Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs Serizawa Kiyoshi co-chaired the 10th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on February 27.

Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Siemens promote training in semiconductor industry

Saigon Hi-Tech Park and Siemens Electronic Design Automation on February 27 signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in personnel training in the semiconductor chip industry in Vietnam.

RoK pharmaceutical firm transfers technology of 7 products to Vietnam

Genuone Sciences signed a business agreement with Vietnam’s Imexpharm Joint Stock Company on the transfer of technology for seven products, including medications for the treatment of cardiovascular and diabetes-related diseases.