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Vietnam named among cheapest nations to live in Southeast Asia

The cost of living in Vietnam is currently among the cheapest compared to other countries throughout Southeast Asia, according to the newswire LivingCost.

Vietnam kick-starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign for kids aged 5-12

Vietnam on April 14 kick-started a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children aged 5 to under 12 in Quang Ninh province, using the Moderna vaccine.

Big names bet on IPO frenzy in international markets

Major Vietnamese conglomerates are contemplating plans to offer their shares on foreign exchanges to scale up their financial soundness and place their brand on the world stage – a process which continues to be easier said than done.

Vietnamese investor joins Metaverse, invests in Korean unicorn

VNG says that it has invested in the Korean unicorn startup Haegin, officially "jumping" into the Metaverse market and promoting its "going global" strategy.

How does the Russia-Ukraine conflict affect Vietnam's maritime industry?

The fact that many shipping lines have closed shipping routes to and from Russia can create opportunities for Vietnamese ship owners to increase their market share in the future.

Vietnam trade forecast to set new record this year

Experts are optimistic about Vietnam’s trade this year, driven by the enforcement of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs), forecasting that total import-export revenue might hit a record US$700 billion.

Japanese YouTuber who found home in Vietnam

Akari Nakatani is flying the Vietnamese flag in her home country, helping to spread the word about Vietnam to a Japanese audience.

Cashless payments are here to stay

Cashless payments have become a norm in many countries in recent years, bringing great benefits to individuals in the payment process.

Some 400 delegates to attend SEA Games 31’s flag raising ceremony

The flag raising ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) will take place at the My Dinh National Sports Complex in Hanoi on May 11 morning with the participation of about 400 delegates, according to the organising committee.

State-owned enterprises - good and bad

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) have not been able to fulfill their leading and motivating role in the economy and lack a strategic vision to develop and participate in global value chains.

US$1.5 billion needed for building Vietnam's container vessel fleet

Approximately $1.5 billion is needed to build new ships, purchase old ones, and rent and buy containers for Vietnam’s container vessel fleet, according to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA).

Culture and tourist park to be built on alluvial islet in Hanoi’s Red River

Hanoi plans to develop an alluvial islet amid the Red River into a cultural and tourist park in order to explore the potential and advantages of the natural beauty of the Red River.

Vietnam to strictly handle tax 'dodging' of cross-border platforms

Local tax authorities are closely monitoring activities and collecting cash flow data of cross-border platforms such as Facebook, Google, and YouTube, and strictly handling tax fraud.

Vietnamese scientist pursues doctoral study at world-renowned university

Before ‘settling down’ at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, Nguyen Minh Quang sought study and research opportunities in many different countries.

Starting the day with Phu Yen-style chicken rice

The chicken rice found in most eateries in the central coast province of Phu Yen is a favorite breakfast among the local fishermen.

American ex-teacher convicted of child sexual abuse against Vietnamese boys

US citizen and substitute teacher Paul Bodner was recently sentenced to 11 years for sexual abuse committed against Vietnamese boys in HCM City.

Trisedco aims at VND2.3 trillion revenue and VND150 billion profit in 2022

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the Travel Investment and Seafood Development Corporation (Trisedco) recorded impressive business results in the fiscal year 2021, with net revenue reaching nearly VND2,26 trillion, 107.62% higher than the plan.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 13

National Press Festival opens in Hanoi

IDI sets the highest growth target in its history in 2022

At the 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the IDI International Development and Investment Corporation (IDI), held on April 10, 2022 shareholders voted to approve the company’s published reports and plans.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 13

Expanding foreign markets for Vietnamese goods