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International tourism has changed post-pandemic

Vietnam officially opened all regular international flights on 15 February after nearly two years of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

WB: Vietnam to get highest trade, income gains among RCEP members

Vietnam is expected to register the highest trade and income gains among Regional Comprehensive Economic (RCEP) members, according to a World Bank (WB)’s working paper.

BBC to produce film on Phong Nha - Ke Bang for global premiere

A film crew from the BBC Landmark Natural History Series is making a documentary about Vietnamese world heritage site Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh which will be shown to a global audience.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 23

Vietnam records 3.91 billion USD trade deficit in first half of February

Trade Ministry suggests auctioning over 100 million liters of gasoline in national reserves

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has consulted with the Ministries of Finance and Planning and Investment over a plan to auction more than 100 million liters of RON92 gasoline, which is used to produce bio-fuel E5, in the national reserves.

VN legislators convene session on child abuse

The National Assembly (NA) committees for culture-education, justice, and social affairs on February 22 convened a session to discuss solutions for violence against children, after several cases shocked the public recently.

HCM City to get tough on exorbitant taxi fares at airport

The Transport Ministry has asked HCM City to deal strictly with taxi drivers who aggressively solicit and charge exorbitant fares from passengers at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

More investors want to open casinos in Vietnam

The latest report of the Ministry of Finance to the Government has reflected the results of casino business activities of nine firms in Vietnam.

Man among toys: preserving the art of To he

Artisan Dang Van Hau has always had a passion for the traditional craft of to he -- toy figurines that are made of rice dough.

Australian investment supports Vietnamese startups

The Australian Government has committed 4.9 million AUD (3.53 million USD) of investment in Vietnam's venture fund Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) to assist local startups, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.

Legal gaps exist on protection of personal data in Vietnam

"There are still legal gaps on personal data protection that need to be filled in in the coming time," Dr. Chu Thi Hoa, deputy director of the Institute of Legal Sciences (Ministry of Justice) told VietNamNet.

There's a buzz about U Minh District's wild bee pupae salad

Wild bee pupae salad from U Minh District is among the best dishes of southern Ca Mau Province, said resident Huynh Van Ly, 76.

Millions of farmers learn how to sell their products via e-commerce

According to a plan of the Ministry of Information and Communications, all agricultural production households operating on e-commerce will be trained in digital and business skills on e-commerce platforms.

Vietnam claim 1-0 victory against Thailand in AFF U23 Championship

Vietnam beat Thailand 1-0 in a match at the ongoing AFF U23 Championship in Cambodia on February 22.

Famous Vietnamese businesspeople born in the Year of the Tiger

Famous businesspeople Doan Nguyen Duc, Do Quang Hien, Nguyen Duc Huong and Huynh Bich Ngoc were all born in 1962, the Year of the Tiger.

Japanese firm seeks to invest in biomass power in Vietnam

A leader of Japan’s power producer EREX said the corporation is seeking to invest in biomass power in Vietnam, which holds great potential for biomass power development.

Pilates a new fitness trend in HCM City

Pilates have over the past few months emerged as a new fitness trend in HCM City.  The exercise is a form of low-impact work-out that aims to strengthen muscles while improving posture and flexibility. 

CDC directors claim ‘clean hands’ but all have been charged

Three CDC directors of Nghe An, Bac Giang and Thua Thien - Hue said they were innocent and denied having had relations with Viet A Company. But they all have been found involved in the scandal.

Petrol price hike deals blow to business recovery efforts

Domestic petrol prices have hit an eight-year record high following the latest price adjustments made on February 21, dealing a heavy blow to ongoing recovery efforts of firms that have borne the brunt of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourism reopening: travel firms thirsty for workers

The demand for workers is increasing in the tourism sector as Vietnam prepares for full tourism reopening from March 15. However, it’s very difficult to recruit workers at this time.