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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 3

Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s outlook to “positive”

Top legislator holds phone talks with Lao counterpart

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held phone talks with his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane on April 2, just several days after Hue took office as the new NA leader.

Vietnamese ambassador runs for re-election to International Law Commission

Vietnam's permanent missions to the UN in New York and Geneva have recently sent diplomatic notes to the UN and countries informing the candidacy of Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao to the International Law Commission (ILC) 

Vietnam aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in rice sector

Agencies in Vietnam and international partners have been working together to seek effective measures to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in rice production in the country.

Local authorities struggle to stop real estate bubble

The real estate market remains feverish not because of high demand and short supply, but because of speculation, experts have said.

Retail industry strives to exploit US$200-billion market

The Vietnamese market had a spectacular leap in scale last year, becoming one of the 16 most successful emerging economies in the world. In which, the retail sector was extremely attractive and full of potentials, with lots of room for development.

Coach Park chooses players for World Cup qualifiers in UAE

Along with athletes from many different sports, 47 football players will be given priority for vaccinations against Covid-19.

Water in Hanoi’s largest lake turns moss green, Environment Ministry takes action

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s (MONRE) tests show that the water of Hanoi’s West Lake is polluted.

Film project on Le, Ly dynasties launched

A film project about the Early Le and Ly dynasties has been launched in HCM City. 

Car dealers begin clearance sales, reduce prices by up to VND100 million

Car sale agents have launched promotion programs in an effort to clear stock, but the price reductions are lower than those in the same period last year.

Vietnam plans to borrow US$2 billion to develop Mekong Delta region

During a Government meeting on March 31, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gave his in-principle approval for a loan of US$2 billion from international lenders to develop the Mekong Delta region.

Fine for maltreatment of dogs, cats set at $50-$150

In April, many new policies will take effect. 

Bell dance of Dao Tien ethnic group

Dao Tien ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Son La have been exerting their efforts to preserve bell dancing, which is considered a crucial part of their traditional rituals.

Bank shares in demand as banks report huge profits

The capitalization value of some banks has increased by one billion dollars within a short time.

Vietnam vows to best fulfil role as UNSC Presidency in April

Vietnam will strive to outstandingly perform its role as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) President in April, significantly contributing to realising the foreign policy set by the 13th National Party Congress.

Mekong Delta: spoiled pigs eating sweets, and other unusual phenomena

Nguyen Hong Trang’s family in Vinh My A commune in Bac Lieu province raises pigs. More than a year ago, her sow gave birth to 11 baby pigs, one of which weighed only two kilos. As it could not suckle much, it stayed small.

Solar energy: light at the end of the tunnel for off-grid communities in Vietnam

Néang Sốt, 29, lives on the side of a dirty road near the forest in a makeshift house erected from steel frames with her four children in An Tuc Commune, southern An Giang Province. 

Vietnam strives to become regional pioneer in reducing ocean plastic waste

Vietnam is striving to become a regional pioneer in reducing ocean plastic waste, heard a recent virtual meeting of environmental officials of Vietnam, Germany, Ecuador and Ghana.

HCM City's new water-drainage plan considers impact of rising sea levels, climate change

A plan for a new water-drainage network in HCM City has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval.

World opinion condemns China’s violations of int’l law in East Sea

Many countries in the world have showed serious concerns over China’s recent deployment of over 200 ships around Sinh Ton island cluster in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago