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Rising above headwinds to growth

Vietnam has produced significant economic achievements that have simultaneously strengthened the country’s international status. 

Many break-throughs are to happen in the transport sector

Nguyen Van The, Minister of Transport talks to the Thời báo Kinh tế (Economics Times) newspaper that the transport sector will do its best to achieve many breakthroughs to take the sector to a higher level.

Census surmises main population dynamics

With strong demands for real estate especially in urban areas, Vietnam’s golden demographics and a positive economic outlook will drive the mid-end and affordable housing segment in the country’s residential market beyond 2020 forward. 

Da Nang full of spring atmosphere

A new spring has arrived in every street corner of the central city of Da Nang, with colourful flowers and green leaves bringing gaiety and hope for the new year.

 

Countryside market during Tet holiday

The Tet atmosphere with the new spring season is coming all over the country.

 

Working groups thrash out solutions for economic growth

Vietnam has never before received so many recommendations from international investors on sustainable development in all sectors of concern, with expectations to step up involvement in socio-economic development in the new decade. 

New TV shows on women and family values air during Tet

Women, love and family values are the themes of new TV shows on HCM City Television that will begin to air during the Lunar New Year or Tet, which begins on January 24.

Beer sale drops remarkably ahead of Tet

Beer is often a best seller during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival but many retailers have been forced to lower their prices to encourage customers to buy.

Microalgae can reduce pollution and be used as biofuel

Microalgae are being used as materials to reduce environmental pollution and create new-generation biofuels.

Japanese fashion giants see new frontier in Vietnam

Japanese fashion brands are swooping into Vietnam as local consumers become more brand-sensitive as they grow prosperous.

Starbucks, Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf losing to Vietnamese chains

Starbucks was the only foreign café chain to make it into the Top 5 in Vietnam, according to Euromonitor.

Business wary of 2020 oil projections

While global oil supplies in 2019 were vulnerable, the fluctuations have not affected long-term petrol prices, yet business plans for some in the market in 2020 remain complicated.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter hosts various cultural activities to greet new spring

The Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter launched a series of activities at Kim Ngan Temple at Hoan Kiem district’s 42-44 Hang Bac Street on January 18 to greet the new spring and the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Walking on the most romantic road in Gia Lai

On the opposite side of T'Nung Lake from Pleiku City, a road with a row of old pine trees, green tea hills, an ancient temple and fields, is considered the most the most beautiful street in the Gia Lai mountain city today.

State urged to remove barriers to pave way for private sector

Over the last 10 years, Vietnam’s private enterprises have not developed t their great potential.

VinMart closes numerous stores to reach break even point sooner

The profit margin of VinMart+ has been improving over the last three years, and despite current losses, the retailer expects to turn a profit next year.

Mergers of universities, junior colleges kicks off in Vietnam

Unable to enroll students and taking a loss for a long period, many universities and junior colleges are planning to merge with other schools. 

Ministry of Finance warns Song Da Corporation

The MoF announced the financial situation and production of Song Da Corporation, with the total revenue in 2018 reaching $78.26 million, down 32.2 per cent.

Top Vietnamese player to compete in Gibraltar Masters 2020

Top Vietnamese player Grandmaster Le Quang Liem will compete with arch rivals at the Gibraltar International Chess Festival.

Countries ramp up efforts against new coronavirus

Many countries are stepping up measures to prevent the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that have infected over 400 people, mostly in China.