Law on Cinema: are foreign filmmakers required to show scripts?

National Assembly Deputies on March 29 discussed the amendment of the Law on Cinematography which is expected to be ratified at the upcoming National Assembly session in May.

Two university professors to receive 2021 Kovalevskaya Award

The 2021 Kovalevskaya Award will be given to two Vietnamese university professors in recognition of their outstanding research achievements and great contribution to the national development.

About 3.4 million labourers to benefit from housing rent support policy

Some 3.4 million labourers would benefit from the housing rent support policy that has been recently approved by the Prime Minister, heard a press conference in Hanoi on March 30.

Foreign investment to be assisted by revivial of tourism

The recovery of all tourism activities after more than two years of being ravaged by COVID-19 has also opened up an opportunity to attract foreign investment into the tourism sector, especially resort real estate.

Navigating supply chain, shipping issues remain tricky for Vietnamese exporters

Sea freight rates continue to escalate as they track petroleum prices, pushing up export costs and thus reducing the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods, according to businesses.

Foreign investment disbursements at highest level since 2018

In the year to March 20, Vietnam had attracted US$8.91 billion in foreign investment, down 12.1% year-on-year. However, the disbursed foreign investment had reached the highest level since 2018, according to the General Statistics Office.

FDI projects must not disadvantage farmers

The Government has agreed to the proposal sent by the Ministry of Planning and Investment on the development criteria to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into the country. 

Many businessmen sentenced to jail in 2020 for stock market manipulation

In 2019, the Hanoi People's Court for the first time put a case of stock price manipulation to trial. Since then, many businessmen have had to pay a heavy price for their market manipulation.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 30

Sick Bangladeshi sailor saved in Khanh Hoa

Tlinh and Grey D become first exclusive recording artists of MMUSIC

MMUSIC is one of the most important projects of METUB Network in 2022.

Arrest of FLC Group Chairman: The aftershocks

The FLC ecosystem is not large in scale and has a small influence on the market. Bamboo Airways of FLC has insignificant impact, but it has been operating effectively.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 30

Gov’t approves extension on bad debt settlement scheme

 

Increase in FDI opens up opportunity to develop local supporting industries

Disbursed foreign capital reached over US$1.6 billion in January, up 6.8% year on year. This is a good sign for Vietnam as it has received more attention from foreign investors, with the expectation of becoming the world's new production center.

Foreign investors ready for M&A in real estate

Real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are expected to be a good source of funds in 2022, as these activities are likely to increase in terms of frequency and value this year.

Experience is more important than GPA, says engineer with ‘big tech’ firms

Le Van Hong Chan, who was an excellent student at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in HCMC, is a software engineer who has worked for big technology firms such as Microsoft, Google, Asana, Facebook and Snap.

Vietnamese SMEs to increase online exports

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase cross-border trade for their products via e-commerce platforms to promote exports in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five artists to sing official song of SEA Games 31

Singers of Ho Ngoc Ha, Tung Duong, Van Mai Huong, Isaac and rapper Den Vau will sing the official song of the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), announced the organization board.

Deputy CEO replaces Trinh Van Quyet to run FLC Group

After the Ministry of Public Security issued a decision to prosecute Mr. Trinh Van Quyet, Chairman of FLC Group yesterday, Quyet authorized Deputy General Director Vu Dang Hai Yen to replace his position in the group.

Cyclist Nguyen Thi That wins Asian Road Cycling Championships

Local cyclist Nguyen Thi That won a gold medal on March 29 in the women elite’s category during the Asian Road Cycling Championships 2022 held in Tajikistan.

Draft amendment to cinema law receives controversial comments

The first meeting of full-time deputies of the 15th National Assembly (NA) wrapped up on Tuesday after a discussion on a draft amendment to the Law on Cinema and Law on Insurance Business.

Experts warn about participation of real estate companies in banks

Experts have raised concerns about the involvement of real estate companies in commercial banks, warning it may pose risks to the financial system and the whole economy.

High housing prices deprive young people of home ownership

Affordable housing in HCM City has all but disappeared.

Gov't right to prioritize vaccination before full reopening

Nitin Kapoor, the chairman of AstraZeneca Vietnam, talks about the country's successful vaccination program, tourism resumption, and why a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose is needed.

Policies take effect in April

New policies on environmental tax, application of e-invoice, and customs fees and charges will come into effect in this April.

Pandemic escalates, drug manufacturers and distributors pocket fat profits

Investors have poured trillions of dong into drugstore chains to enter the billion-dollar market.