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Vietnam’s inflation remains under control: Finance ministry

Fiscal policies such as tax cuts and freezing of payments have been supportive of the overall efforts of keeping inflation at bay.

Investors tip-toeing around real estate risk

Vietnam is moving towards developing a balanced capital market and reducing the pressure on capital supply for banks – a process that requires dealing with internal problems such as corporate bond issuances as well as land-right auctions.

Detailed entry requirements for international visitors to Vietnam

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Document No. 829/PA-BVHTTDL on its plan to reopen the tourism sector in the new normal.

Enjoying the timeless Phuc Linh cake of Hue

Phuc Linh cakes are an ancient tradition of Hue, itself the ancient royal capital city of Vietnam.

Axie Infinity CEO faced ‘mixed emotions’ when deciding to maintain the hacked game

At the moment when Ronin Network, the sidechain of Axie Infinity, was hacked, Nguyen Thanh Trung felt mixed emotions.

SEA Games 31: Delegates need to show negative Covid-19 test results, skip quarantine

The Ministry of Health launched an urgent dispatch on Covid-19 prevention and control measures for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on April 18.

Too many toll stations too close for comfort in southern Vietnam

Many toll stations on roads built under Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contracts in the southern region, including HCM City, are improperly located, frustrating the public, especially drivers.

Big 4 banks lack billions of dollars in capital needed to maintain 10% CAR

It is estimated that the four largest state-owned banks in Vietnam (Big 4) will have to increase billions of USD to meet the need for capital to maintain the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) at 10%.

Solar and wind power project developers demand long-term fix

A new proposal on transitional policy mechanisms for wind and solar power projects that missed the commercial operation deadline may not be strong enough for the long-term plans of developers.

Vietnam’s public debt totals VND3,500 trillion as of June 2021

Vietnam’s public debt, including the central Government’s debt, Government-guaranteed loans and loans of provinces, stood at over VND3,500 trillion as of June last year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Big firms change key personnel

Big changes in corporations owned by famous businesspeople have been reported.

First ginseng market to make its debut in Vietnam this month

A market displaying Ngoc Linh ginseng, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to open in both in-person and online forms in order to honour the ginseng as Vietnamese treasure.

Vietnamese business should learn to avoid fraud in international trade

A number of Vietnamese export businesses have recently fallen victim to fraud due to their limited knowledge of international trade, losing both goods and cash in the process.

Foreign investors pour VND1.5 trillion into Mobile World

Foreign investors have spent VND1.5 trillion to buy MWG shares of The Gioi Di Dong Investment JSC (Mobile World) as prices hover around the historic peak.

Five Vietnam Coast Guard generals arrested on embezzlement charges

The Criminal Investigation Agency under the Ministry of National Defence has launched criminal proceedings against and arrested five generals and two other senior officers of the Vietnam Coast Guard on charges of embezzlement.

Vietnam's vaccine passport: All you need to know

The Health Ministry begins to issue vaccine passports on April 15 in line with schedule.

Vietnam Railways to reduce subsidiaries under restructuring plan

The Prime Minister has approved the restructuring of Vietnam Railways (VNR) to reduce the number of its subsidiaries.

SEA Games 31 opening ceremony to tell stories of bamboo and wet rice culture

Chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the fabulous opening ceremony of SEA Games 31 aims to introduce to domestic and international audiences the colorful culture and friendliness of the Vietnamese people.

Culinary map showcasing 100 Vietnamese delicacies in the pipeline

The Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA) has launched a programme aimed at searching for 100 typical Vietnamese dishes in order to establish a digitised culinary map of local delicacies in the future.

Eight local and foreign associations propose delaying wage rise

Eight local and foreign industry associations have proposed the Government postpone the minimum regional wage hike until January 1, 2023, instead of July 1 this year as proposed by the National Wage Council.