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Investors lose big money after buying land near airport projects

Land prices in some areas skyrocketed after rumors spread about new airport projects, helping some investors to get rich but causing many others to go bust.

Big hoteliers still flock to Vietnam despite Covid-19

Five-star hotel brands are ready to receive travelers back to the country with the strong belief that the tourism industry is coming back to life.

Private airlines ask for VND15 trillion in preferential loans

A credit package of VND12 trillion has been approved to help Vietnam Airlines, which has been hard hit by the impact of Covid-19. Private airlines have also asked for a VND15 trillion loan.

Soldiers protect the border to prevent spread of Covid-19

The border force has implemented flexible, practical, and effective plans to raise local people's awareness about crime prevention and to create trust among people for border security.

Price of Vietnamese pepper soars after two years at record low

After a long period of sinking to the bottom and causing big losses for farmers, the price of pepper, often called "black gold", has skyrocketed.

Quang Ninh’s Party Secretary, Chairman go to center of Covid-19 hotbed

In late January, when a Covid-19 outbreak occurred in Dong Trieu Town of Quang Ninh province, urgent measures were needed to deal with the emergency.

Speculators lose big money during 'land fever'

Investors pourin money into real estate seeking profits from land price increases have not attached much importance to the surplus value from production and business, which seriously affects the economy, experts say.

Hai Duong Province to lift social distancing restrictions on March 18

Students in some districts of the northern province of Hai Duong, Vietnam’s biggest COVID-19 pandemic cluster to date, will return to school on March 18 as local authorities have decided to lift a number of social distancing restrictions.

Businesses lose customers, run out of money, lay off workers

Poor sales, supply chain disruptions, revenue decreases and personnel cuts have all occurred to enterprises amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Two new COVID-19 cases reported on March 16 morning

Vietnam documented two new COVID-19 cases in the northern province of Hai Duong in the past 12 hours to 6am on March 16, bringing the national tally to 2,559, the Ministry of Health announced.

Bankers remain optimistic about 2021, ambitious business plans

Following the prosperous year of 2020, commercial banks have devised more ambitious business plans for the new year. Meanwhile, bank share prices have hit a decade high.

Businesses borrow VND400 trillion at high interest rates, raising concerns about solvency

The financial health of many enterprises that issued bonds in 2020 is getting worse, with profits not high enough to pay bond interest.

AstraZeneca vaccine will continue to be used in Vietnam

No cases of blood coagulation have been recorded in Vietnam, so the vaccine will continue to be used as planned.

Another support package to accelerate business rebound

With the gradual recovery in the confidence of the business community in the first two months of the year, continued support for enterprises is needed to help them stay afloat and weather the storm.

Health Ministry warns against fake Covid-19 vaccines

Many domestic and foreign organizations and businesses have contacted the Ministry of Health to suggest providing vaccines against Covid-19. 

COVID-19: Vietnam records two community cases on Mar. 12 morning

The Ministry of Health on March 12 morning confirmed two coronavirus cases in Hai Duong province, the country’s biggest coronavirus hotspot.

Despite Covid-19, businesses still make multi-trillion dong investments

Instead of staying idle and waiting for the pandemic to be contained, many businesses in Vietnam are making investments, training workers and laying down the foundation to make a breakthrough when the Covid-19 pandemic is over.

The female successors of Vietnam's tycoons

Despite their young ages, a number of women hold important positions in large corporations and own assets worth trillions of dong.

How long does AstraZeneca vaccine protect patients?

Vietnam will use 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine this year. How long does the vaccine’s effectiveness last?

Hanoi to reopen pedestrian streets from March 12

Hanoi Vice Chairman Chu Xuan Dung has agreed with the proposal of Hoan Kiem district to reopen Hoan Kiem pedestrian street from March 12. The Huong (Perfume) pagoda will also open one day later.