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Banks prepare capital to meet credit demands in 2022

Banks have been increasing the attraction of deposits to have enough capital for the credit needs of customers. Credit demand is expected to increase from the first quarter of this year.

Schools still confused about handling Covid-19 cases

After one week, preschools and primary schoolers in Ho Chi Minh City come back to schools for direct learning, the number of Covid-19 students tends to increase.

Travel firms in HCMC resume outbound tours

A number of travel firms in HCMC have resumed outbound tours after the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) announced the removal of restrictions on air passenger transport.

Hue CDC leader detained for alleged bidding irregularities of test kits

The Police Investigation Agency of Thua Thien-Hue Province has detained Hoang Van Duc, director of the provincial CDC, and launched criminal proceedings against him for allegedly violating bidding regulations and gouging prices of Covid test kits.

Transport ministry asks to clarify overpricing of air tickets

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to coordinate with airlines to deal with the airline tickets that are so overpriced in peak periods during Tet holidays.

The US Embassy attaché performs Vietnam's "ve singing"

Kate Bartlett is the Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Hanoi. She can speak five languages: Spanish, Indonesian, Romanian, Iranian and Vietnamese.

Covid-19 rapid test price reduced to VND78,000 per test

The Ministry of Health, on February 19, issued Circular No.02/2022/TT-BTY regulating the price for Covid-19 testing services, effective from February 21.

Digital transformation and the dream of introducing Vietnamese ginseng to the world

Quang Nam province has submitted to the Government the "National program to develop Ngoc Linh ginseng until 2045" project with the goal of developing a ginseng production industry.

VNG invests $22.5 million in Funding Societies

VNG has invested $22.5 million in Funding Societies (operating under the name Modalku in Indonesia), the largest digital funding platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese markets in the past as seen in black-and-white photos

In the past, traditional markets in Vietnam were opened every day or during certain sessions, depending on the area. 

Hoi An among top 10 most hospitable cities in the world

Booking.com's Traveler Review Awards 2022 names Hoi An as one of the top 10 most hospitable cities in the world, besides Matera of Italy and Bled of Slovenia. Hoi An ranks 10th.

 

Vietnamese spend hours a day on mobile apps, social networks

People under the age of 26 in Vietnam spend more than seven hours a day on mobile apps such as Facebook, Youtube, Zalo, Tik Tok, Facebook Messenger and Shopee, among others.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 19

Railway linking HCMC, Dong Nai to open to traffic before 2030

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 19

VN to build a modern and sustainable agriculture economy by 2030

Investors upbeat about Vietnam’s stock market

Vietnam’s stock market is expected to grow further this year as the Government has increased public investment, creating a premise for long-term growth.

Unique Buddhist scripture garden in Vinh Long Province

Visitors to Phuoc Hau Temple in Vinh Long Province will marvel at a garden of stone steles inscribed with the Buddha’s teachings from the Dhammapada.

Industrial property sector optimistic

The industrial real estate sector is considered a bright spot this year, and property businesses with industrial parks are expected to benefit from increased demand and rental prices.

 

Covid-19 stokes parental concerns after schools reopen in Hanoi

School authorities and parents in Hanoi are worried about the rising number of Covid-19 infections among students and teachers.

It's time to grant licenses to new airlines: CAAV

The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Transport (MoT), urging the ministry to consider granting aviation licenses to new airlines.

 

Computers, electronic product exports could soon reach $60 billion

Exports of computers, electronic products and components hit $50.828 billion last year, putting it in second position in the group of key export products.