Singaporean tourists lead the charge back to Vietnam

Vietnam's reopening on March 15 came a day before Singapore approved the nation as one of its VTL partner countries, reigniting travel between the two nations.

 

Vietnam mulls removing Covid from list of extremely dangerous infectious diseases

The Government will study how to remove Covid-19 from the list of class A infectious diseases, which are extremely dangerous, according to the anti-pandemic program in 2022-2023. 

As fuel prices rise, airlines seek to raise airfares

As fuel prices have increased sharply, airlines have called for the lifting of ceiling airfares and imposition of fuel surcharges.

F&B franchise fair MakanSingapore to debut in Vietnam

MakanSingapore, the first ever virtual F&B franchise fair dedicated to bringing F&B franchising opportunities from Singapore to Vietnam, is set to get underway on March 25-26.

Hanoian who created app for people over aged 50 named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list

At the age of 28, Ngo Thuy Anh, the founder of an app for older people, has been named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Vietnam.

Work on Vientiane-Vung Ang railway expected to start in November

Construction of a railway linking Vientiane with the Vung Ang seaport in Vietnam’s central Ha Tinh province is expected to begin in November, the Vientiane Times reported, quoting an investor involved in the project. ​

Vietnamese travel firm temporarily stops receiving Russian travelers after notice from Russian gov’t

Anex Vietnam, a tourism firm which receives more Russian travelers than most other travel firms, has decided to temporarily stop receiving Russia tourists who want to go to Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa).

About 3,000 journalists to cover SEA Games 31

The 31th Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games 31), which will take place from May 12-23, will lure about 3,000 domestic and foreign journalists, according to the event's organisers.

Ministry vows to have enough coal for electricity generation

Coal-fired thermopower plants are concerned as Vinacomin and Dong Bac Corporation lack enough coal for electricity generation.

Safe corridor being made for Vietnamese to evacuate from Ukraine: Spokesperson

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vietnamese representative agencies in Russia and Ukraine are working with local agencies to create a safe corridor for Vietnamese in Mariupol and other localities of Ukraine

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 18

 

Spokeswoman gives more details on Vietnam’s plan to reopen to int’l visitors

 

Prof. Rick Bennett appointed as BUV Deputy Vice Chancellor & Vice President

Experienced academic leader, Prof. Rick Bennett has been appointed as incoming Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President of the British University Vietnam (BUV).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 18

Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway to pilot electronic toll collection only from May 5

 

Vietnamese travel firm stops receiving Russian customers

The last 300 Russian tourists left Cam Ranh City in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa on Thursday.

Renewable energy offers investment opportunities in Vietnam

Vietnam’s target of raising renewable electricity to 45% of the national power generation capacity by 2030 and the need for investment worth up to $14 billion towards this goal have created opportunities for domestic and foreign firms.

Vietnam’s tourism policies need to be more open, consistent

Foreign travelers are looking forward to hearing the news about Vietnam’s reopening but many still cannot make a decision because of the lack of information.

Ministry issues detailed guidance on entry regulations

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document on the tourism reopening plan in the new normal.

Round trip air ticket prices on international routes fall to US$155

In response to the reopening of international tourism activities in the new normal from March 15, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced that it will launch a special promotional program for local and foreign passengers.

Reopened international flights to help FDI take off

The reopening of international flights to Vietnam after more than one year of closure, coupled with the country’s bright prospect for economic recovery, will help accelerate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Green fruits cooked with toads’: specialty in Quang Binh

Diospyros decandra trees are still standing in My Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, including 20 trees that are over 100 years old.

Public bicycle-sharing service in Hanoi in the offing

The government of Hanoi has approved the municipal transport authority’s plan to offer a public bicycle-sharing service in five inner-city districts in the capital city.

How to explore cross-border data

Data can be compared to a crude oil field, and the extraction and processing of it into energy is a matter of survival for businesses.

Businesses expect tax, fee cut to energize production, trading

The costs of petrol, logistics, imported materials, and labor have simultaneously increased, putting more burden on the production activities of enterprises.

Businesses anticipate COVID-19 rule change

The Ministry of Health’s bold proposal on easing coronavirus quarantine has received the thumbs-up from the business community as, if adopted, it will help them out of labour shortages.

Odd job: raising bugs in forests

A Hau Giang man is raising snakes in glass tanks while families in Thanh Hoa are raising rep canh kien do (Laccifer lacca Kerr), or bugs. Both jobs are highly profitable.