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Uncle Ho’s 130th birthday to be celebrated nationwide

Many arts and cultural activities like exhibitions, performances and a film week will be held nationwide to celebrate the 130th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday, which falls on May 19.

Top-flight football to return to Vietnam in early June

At long last, football is back. The national top-flight V.League 1 will return to action on June 5 after being on hiatus since early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Protectionism no good for economies amid COVID-19: APEC expert

Some developing countries in Asia, including Vietnam, could still grow amid the COVID-19 pandemic due to an increase in domestic demands when the manufacturing sector recovers.

Historic book about Vietnam at the end of the 19th century released

Readers who are curious about the people, landscape, lifestyle and customs of Vietnam at the end of the 19th century can find their answers in a book by French doctor, explorer and photographer Charles-Édouard Hocquard  

Netflix collaborates with Skyline Media to expand Vietnamese movies selection

Netflix on May 14 announced it will continue the expansion of its Vietnamese content library with the acquisition of 13 films through its first collaboration with Skyline Media.

Preferential programme promotes solar power

The HCM City Power Corporation Corporation under Vietnam Electricity (EVNHCMC) is co-operating with suppliers to carry out preferential programmes to encourage enterprises and individuals in the city to use solar power.

Barber truck offers free haircuts to people in need

There is nothing unusual about barbershops, but in HCM City there is a barbershop that moves.

Small businesses change business models to survive pandemic

Seeking new markets, making new products and following new business thinking are actions now being taken by Vietnam’s businesses to overcome current difficulties.

In which cases VN coast guards permitted to open fire?

The Law on Vietnam Coast Guard stipulates four cases when the Vietnam Coast Guard is allowed to open fire.

The Vietnam Coast Guard has the right to pursue ships that violate sovereignty

The Vietnam Coast Guard has the right to chase vessels at sea for inspection and control in the following cases: violation of sovereignty, sovereignty right, national jurisdiction ...

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MAY 16

Vietnam takes first ever measures to kick-start ailing economy

Foreign investors call for greater flexibility in Vietnam's upcoming PPP law

A lack of a unified legal framework governing PPP is the main factor that Vietnam’s infrastructure sector growth potential is capped at 6.1% per year through 2029.

Tech does its part to tackle coronavirus

Nguyen Huy Dung, director-general of the General Department of Information, under the Ministry of Information and Communications, talks on IT application in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 highlights Vietnam’s omni channel shopping trend

Local retailers in FMCG should rethink their channel strategy as Covid-19 impacted the way Vietnamese consumers shopping.

Prohibited acts in the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard

Clearly defining prohibited acts is the legal basis, legal corridor to ensure that the operations of the Coast Guard always comply with the law, ensuring disciplines and law.

Keys to nation’s investment optimism

Recent analyses by the World Bank indicate that Vietnam will be one the few countries in the entire world to experience positive economic growth in 2020.

Multinationals riding high in Vietnam’s pharma landscape

Multinational corporations like Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, and Reckitt Benckiser gaining the advantage in Vietnam’s over-the-counter channel, or non-description drugs, in the first quarter of 2020 has in part fuelled their global performance.

Vietnam urged to take prompt action to protect biodiversity

Biodiversity in Vietnam is facing serious challenges, especially in the context of climate change.

A vaccine for real estate amid challenging times

The Vietnamese real estate market has been feeling the pinch, but it can make a swift recovery when the pandemic is brought under control with support policies from the government and promotional campaigns from developers.

Vietnam hopeful about post-COVID-19 investment wave

Vietnam is expecting to welcome a new wave of high quality foreign direct investment in the near future according to some economists thanks to the country’s internationally acclaimed efforts to fight COVID-19, a new factor to assess business risks.