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The strangest 'tree climbing fish' on the planet lives in Vietnam

“Thoi loi” (giant mudskipper) is one of the strangest fish on the planet because it can both dive deep under water and hang on trees. This is a specialty fish in some mangrove areas in Vietnam.

Where is Vietnam in the global digital race?

Vietnam is one of the fastest growing internet-based economies in the region. E-commerce revenue has been growing at a rate similar to the growth rate of world e-commerce revenue and higher than the country’s GDP growth.

Mobile apps bringing great convenience to Vietnamese

As smart phones are becoming increasingly popular to the public, the growth of practical mobile apps is something to be expected. 

Vietnam advised to upgrade regulations on land use right auctions

Owing to vague legal regulations on auctions for land use right and weak sanctions, the incident of winners in Thu Thiem land use right auction canceling their contracts happened, leading to various negative impacts to the city.

E-wallets need 'sandbox' to boom

There are about 40 e-wallets for 97 million people. Vietnam, a market with nearly 100 million people, a part of the Southeast Asian market with 700 million people and dominated by cash payments, is attractive to big players.

 

Vietnam enters Wanderlust’s list of ideal destinations in March

According to Wanderlust, the spring weather of March is the ideal time to explore mountainous areas in Northwest Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 25

Samsung Vietnam, Google bolster digital transformation in education

 

HCM City adds more incentive policies to attract investors

HCM City is reviewing the land fund and removing obstacles in legal procedures to soon put IPs Le Minh Xuan 2, Phong Phu, Le Minh Xuan, Vinh Loc and Tay Bac Cu Chi into operation.

Forbes Vietnam removes one name from its Under-30 2022 list

Forbes Vietnam on February 24 announced that it had removed Ngo Hoang Anh from its Under 30 2022 list, following allegations from others who have charged Anh with sexual harassment.

Discovering the mossy forest of Hon Giao

Starting the new year off right, we went to Hon Giao in the Central Highlands to find more about the unique moss forest that sits at an altitude of 1,800m.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 25

1 billion USD tourism project kicked off in Ninh Thuan

Three localities propose opening casinos

Three localities have proposed new casino projects and to pilot allowing Vietnamese people to play.

President Phuc: Vietnam encourages investment in sustainable development

The nation incentivizes Singaporean businesses to continue to expand their investment locally, while also considering investment promotion a priority moving forward, especially with regard to clean energy and sustainable development.

Vietnam raises great concern over armed conflict in Ukraine

Vietnam is concerned about the armed conflict in Ukraine and is paying special attention to the situation of the Vietnamese community in the country, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on February 25.

Car manufacturer Skoda to enter Vietnam market

Skoda Auto, a popular car company from the Czech Republic, has unveiled their latest plan to develop a car factory in the northern province of Quang Ninh this year.

China tightens rules on imported produce, Vietnam forced to change

With a population of 1.4 billion, China is an important market for Vietnamese agricultural products. However, this huge market is no longer easy. Instead of importing all kinds of agricultural products, since 2018, China has changed its rules.

 

Vietnamese airlines already build safe air traffic routes amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on February 24 officially issued a press release regarding the impact of the Russia – Ukraine situation on Vietnamese airlines’ international routes.

Vietnam tourism proactive in digital transformation

Cities and localities across the country have devised their own digital transformation programmes, which shows they have realised the importance of digital transformation to tourism development.

Vietnam may become the world’s new production base

More and more foreign investors are coming to Vietnam, which is gradually making Vietnam a new production base of the world.

The race of pharmaceutical retailers

The pharmaceutical industry has become the next hot race in the retail sector as the big players are accelerating the expansion of pharmacy chains.