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Former director of VN's major hospital faces prosecution for inflating price of medical equipment

The former director of Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital and seven other people have been accused of price gouging medical equipment.

HCM City approves two transport projects worth over VND12 trillion

The People’s Council of HCM City yesterday morning, April 22, approved two transport projects worth over VND12 trillion in total, which would be constructed between 2021 and 2025.

Over 100,000 foreign nationals currently working in Vietnam

The country is presently home to 101,550 skilled foreign workers, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).

Proposals for global financial centres picking up steam

Tremendous attention has recently been placed on building an international financial centre in both Danang or Ho Chi Minh City, as Vietnam could profit handsomely from its reputation as a future offshore hub for high-profile financial services.

PCI 2020 pinpoints areas to improve on

While advancements in 2020 Provincial Competitiveness Index strengthen local business climate, breakthrough approaches are urged to create new room for future improvements to increase investment attraction amid tougher regional competition.

 

A woman with whistle in hand

Ha Thi Phuong is one of only two female Vietnamese referees to have passed the rigorous physical and rules tests to officiate games in V.League 2 2021, which kicked off last month.

Experts: E-commerce to grow solidly in 2021

Vietnam’s e-commerce market will maintain its solid growth trajectory this year, analysts said at a ceremony announcing Vietnam’s E-Business Index within the framework of the Vietnam Online Business Forum on Tuesday.

Thai Binh woman quits high-flying career to launch herb farm

A woman in the northern province of Thai Binh has turned a wild, overgrown grass field into a lucrative herb garden.

AI shaping promising future in Vietnam

In the last few years, technological giants in Vietnam have poured their resources into developing Artificial Intelligence technology (AI) in both manufacturing and trading activities as well as the digital transformation process.

Contest to find new circus talents kicks off

A contest to find new circus talents nationwide is being organised at the Vietnam National Circus Theatre in Hanoi.

Proposal to shorten social insurance payment period to enjoy pension

The minimum number of years of social insurance payment to enjoy a pension should be reduced from 20 to 15, as proposed by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

iMuseum VFA app launched

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (VFA) and Vietnam Mobile Application Software Join Stock Company (VINMAS) on Thursday officially launched the iMuseum VFA app – allowing virtual visits to the museum even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thai football legend tips HAGL boss to replace coach Park

Former Thailand striker Piyapong Pue-on believes Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) coach Kiatisak Senamuang could replace Park Hang-seo as the head coach of the national team in the near future.

Tube houses pose theft, fire risks for local neighborhoods

Vietnam is now paying a high price for the "tube house" culture and the boom in matchbox house construction.

Consumer finance market anticipated to continue facing difficulties after recovery

 The consumer finance market in the year ahead is predicted to struggle making any significant breakthroughs, despite lending interest rates witnessing a downward trend, according to experts.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 23

No cases of vaccine-associated blood clots reported in Vietnam

Vietnam - the cradle to form and perfect products to conquer the world

Digital technology, digital revolution and digital transformation are ways to help every Vietnamese to be creative and we must take advantage of this opportunity to encourage startups.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 23

HCMC’s corporate income tax revenue up in Q1

Nearly 130,000 mobile subscriptions delivering spam calls deactivated

As many as 128,970 mobile subscriptions that delivered spam calls and messages have been deactivated since last July, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Environment ministry to step up inspections of industrial sites

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced plans to strengthen inspections of industrial production models with risks of environmental pollution and strictly handle violations in 2021.