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Charter capital contribution time limit should be extended: VCCI

Shareholders should have 180 days to contribute charter capital to their company instead of 90 days starting immediately, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) recently proposed.

Vietnam, Bangladesh surpass India in low-cost manufacturing: WB

India's global trade share has not kept pace with its economic growth, with Vietnam and Bangladesh overtaking the nation as low-cost manufacturing and export hubs, according to the World Bank's recent report.

The entrepreneur who abandoned Da Nang's 'Silicon Valley’

The enterprise behind the so-called Da Nang Silicon Valley once developed at lightening speed and became a giant, but it has gone downhill recently.

HCM City symposium tackles pesticide packaging waste

The 2024 International Container Management Symposium (CMS 2024) is underway in Ho Chi Minh City, gathering over 50 leading global experts in packaging management and pesticide regulatory agencies from Southeast Asian countries.

Mekong Delta farmers reap rewards from sustainable rice farming

Sustainable rice farming models in Mekong Delta localities have delivered promising results, taking strides toward more eco-friendly and profitable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

Green energy opportunities abound for Vietnamese firms

Vietnam is becoming a regional leader in infrastructure investment, with an investment level reaching 6% of GDP, significantly higher than the ASEAN average of 2.3%.

First medal for Vietnamese Paralympic team in Paris

Vietnamese weightlifter Le Van Cong secured a bronze medal in the men's 49kg category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, marking the first medal for the Vietnamese Paralympic team.

Vietnam leads Asia in pickleball development

Vietnam has taken the lead in Asia in terms of pickleball development, heard a meeting between Vietnam’s Sports Administration Director Dang Ha Viet and the Asian Pickleball Federation (APF)'s President Hogan Lai in Hanoi on September 4.

Five northern localities to bear brunt of Typhoon Yagi: press briefing

By the afternoon of September 6, the storm will reach wind speeds of Level 15 - 16, near the eastern area of Hainan Island, China, before weakening as it moves into the Gulf of Tonkin.

Chinese automakers enter Vietnamese market with new strategy

Instead of introducing low-cost cars to compete with Japanese and South Korean rivals as they did in the past, Chinese automobile brands have changed their strategy.

Ho Chi Minh City’s land price adjustment: what you need to know

As the 2024 Land Law takes effect, Ho Chi Minh City has identified the need to revise its current land price table, which was implemented on January 16, 2020.

To increase birth rate, new policies on wages, working conditions needed

If Vietnam wants to increase the fertility rate, policies on working conditions, wages and job promotion need to be attractive enough to encourage marriage and fertility.

Payments for new teachers under govt program delayed in some localities

The number of pedagogical school students requested by localities in the last three years under government Decree 116 remains modest, while payments from some localities remain unpaid.

Discover Con Co Island: Stunning scenery and three meals for less than $6

With its untouched landscapes and surprisingly cheap dining options, Con Co Island in Quang Tri is becoming a must-visit destination for travelers looking to explore Vietnam’s natural beauty without breaking the bank.

Rice exports top 6.1 million tonnes in eight months

Vietnam exported 6.16 million tonnes of rice in the first eight months of this year, up 5.9% over the same period last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has said.

Southern labour market powers ahead

Many localities in the Southern Key Economic Zone have continued to see improvements in the labour market.

La Nina forecast to make this year's storm season more extreme: Official

La Nina, with a greater possibility of occurring in the remaining months of this year, may cause the risk of heavy rains, storms and floods, especially in the central region.

Vietnam counts over 400 green buildings

Vietnam has had more than 400 green buildings with a combined certified construction area of about 10 million sq.m, according to the Ministry of Construction.

Challenges of collecting e-commerce tax losses

Digital transformation is an inevitable trend that changes the way goods and services are consumed and supplied, especially activities on digital platforms, making tax management more complicated.

Small banks face more loan delinquencies, liquidity issues

Asset risks and profitability of Vietnamese banks remained broadly stable, but small banks faced more loan delinquencies and liquidity issues in the first half of 2024, analysts said.