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Sea shipping lines make high profits, air and rail carriers transport cargo to earn money

Air and rail carriers, which have suffered heavily from Covid-19, have had to carry cargo to earn extra money. But sea shipping lines are experiencing brighter days.

Debates over inflation

Inflation will apparently become one of the key words of 2022.

Pets stay at luxury hotels, use spa services while owners are away during Tet

Many people have booked hotel rooms for their pets while they are away during Tet holiday. At luxury hotels, the pets not only receive special healthcare services, but also enjoy spa services and have their pictures taken.

Vietnam told to reopen to international tourism ahead of SEA Games 31

Vietnam should reopen its door to international tourism sooner than initially scheduled in order to seize upon opportunities and avoid being left behind by regional rivals, experts suggested at a workshop held on January 24 in Hanoi.

Schools to be re-opened no later than February 14

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Ministry of Health (MoH) together with municipal and provincial authorities are determined to re-open schools no later than February 14.

Prof Ngo Bao Chau says he is visiting lecturer for Chinese institute, not a permanent member

Prof Ngo Bao Chau, a Vietnamese mathematician who was awarded the Fields Medal in 2010, told VietNamNet that he is a visiting lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics of HIT in China.

Public investment to offer backbone for infrastructure

With the economy gradually bouncing back, Vietnam will continue speeding up the disbursement of public investment this year, with a focus placed on infrastructure development in order to spur on economic growth this year and beyond.

Businesses ‘tortured’ by calls from debt collectors

Business managers are receiving calls asking them to pay their debts from black credit sources. But the debts were personal loans taken out by their employees.

HCM City residents hire boats to release carp into Saigon River

Afraid that fish they release could be caught by others, some people in HCM City have paid a lot of money to rent boats to row to the middle of the Saigon River to free carp on the Day of the Kitchen Gods.

Four Vietnamese footballers to play in Japan

Four players of Saigon FC will soon leave for Japan to play at different divisions of the Japan Professional Football League (J-League), the club’s management said.

South Korean teen child-porn producer arrested in Vietnam

A South Korean teenager wanted by Interpol for the production and distribution of child pornography videos has been arrested by Vietnamese police.

Pumping money to restore the economy: time is running out

Without solutions to support the economy, the average growth rate in the 2021-2025 period is forecast to only reach 5.4%/year, lower than the target set from 6.5-7%/year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 25

HCMC has 88 Omicron variant infection cases so far

Bonds circulating within banks

When several banks announced the issuance of thousands of billion dong to mobilize medium and long-term capital at high interest rates, a rush for buying bonds followed, which turned into a frenzy towards the end of 2021.

Largest flower village in Mekong Delta welcomes traders, tourists before Tet

In the days before the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2022, Sa Dec flower village has become a popular destination for tourists in the southern region.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25

HCM City’s 2021 tourism revenue down by VND40 trillion

Distance doesn't stop overseas Vietnamese from finding special ways to celebrate Tet

The Tet holiday is no less special for Vietnamese citizens who, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot travel back to their homeland for the most special time of year.

Vietnam and partners develop sustainable energy transition in Vietnam

With the pandemic still complicated and natural disasters becoming more frequent and devastating, Vietnam needs to focus on driving sustainable energy transition, according to the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG).

Saigon listed as one of the cheapest beer cities in the world

The financial comparison site Finder has published a list of 10 cities in the world where travelers can enjoy the most affordable glasses of beer, including HCM City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis.

With rooms unoccupied and restaurants closed, 5-star hotels seek profits elsewhere

As there are few guests, many 5-star hotels have shifted to selling Tet food to survive the pandemic.