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Finance Ministry proposes lowering luxury tax for electric, hybrid vehicles

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is working on an amendment to the Special Consumption Tax (luxury tax) Law to further slash tax rates on electric cars and hybrids.

Young man shares his mum’s cooking with the world

Dong Van Hung initially intended to start his YouTube culinary channel as a way to preserve memories for his mom. But his channel has attracted millions of viewers, including many foreigners.

Vietnam tightens sales of poultry in border crossings

After two human infections with avian influenza A H5N1 (H5N1 bird flu) have been reported by Cambodia, Vietnam authorities have tightened sales of poultry at border crossings.

Heated debate over cross-border over-the-top service management

There was a heated debate over the issue of management of cross-border over-the-top (OTT) radio and television services.

FLC’s general director, two deputy general directors resign

FLC’s Vice Chairwoman and General Director Bui Hai Huyen and two other deputy general directors, Dam Ngoc Bich and Le Thi Truc Quynh, tendered their resignations on February 27.

Ho Chi Minh City seeking investors for $37 million Saigon Silicon City

Ho Chi Minh City Committee has requested the local Department of Planning and Investment select a new set of investors for the Saigon Silicon City project.

163 IPOs in Southeast Asia in 2022

IPO fundraising was subdued in Southeast Asia last year, as Vietnam saw eight successful IPOs while raising $71 million.

Kimono-Ao Dai Fashion Show to be held in Hanoi

A fashion show entitled "Kimono - Ao dai Fashion Show" will be held in Hanoi on March 4 by non-profit organisation Be-Japon in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam and BRG.

Government requests quick completion of Power Plan VIII

The Power Development Plan VIII is very important and complex, so the Ministry of Industry and Trade needs to complete and meet the requirements soon, urged Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Leather Summit 2023 to open this week

The Leather Summit 2023 will be held at the famous Craft Village Cluster in Phu Yen commune and Thon That Craft Village, Minh Duc commune, Hanoi on March 1.

Porcelain paintings in Da Nang’s famous temple set record

The Quan The Am Pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son District in Da Nang has a set of 16 porcelain paintings that have been recognized as setting a Vietnamese record.

HCM City authorities grapple with pedestrian access problems

A growing number of parked vehicles, vendors, and businesses are encroaching upon these spaces, rendering them virtually impassable to pedestrians.

Pioneering enterprises to lead Vietnam’s digital technology in world market

'Going together’ is one of the principles the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has suggested to technology firms to reach out to the world market.

Vietnam attracts nearly US$535.4 million in FDI over two-month period

Vietnam attracted nearly US$535.4 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of the year, a decline of 85.1% against the same period from last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Companies come up with big M&A plans from early in the year

A number of companies are pursuing merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year amid tighter funding from banks.

Many cruise ships cancel trips to Nha Trang

In February, three cruise ships canceled trips to Nha Trang after travel companies found it difficult to organize tours to Nha Trang and the surrounding area.

Da Lat to host Best Dance Crew 2023

Dalat Best Dance Crew 2023 - Hoa Sen Home International Cup is scheduled to take place from April 29 to April 30 at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Rice exporters to benefit from tight supplies, lower costs

Vietnam is very likely to benefit from the upward trend in rice prices which is fueled by limited supplies and a shift away from the Indian supply.

Vietnam’s branded specialty fruits are as expensive as imports

Vietnam’s local branded specialty fruits are selling well in the domestic and international markets. Some are as expensive as Japanese products.

Vietnamese cueist finishes third at Las Vegas Open

Local cueist Duong Quoc Hoang suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of his Polish player Wiktor Zielinski at the 10-ball semi-finals at the Las Vegas Open pool tournament played on February 26.