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Vietnam's auto sales in 2019 picks up 12 percent

Members of the Vietnam Auto Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported a year-on-year sales surge of 12 percent in 2019, riding on hefty festive discounts and promotional programmes.

Vietnamese photographers win big at India’s photo contest

Vietnamese photographers have won many prizes at the first International Photography Awards of India’s Apawards.

2019: a year of strong growth for Vietnam telecommunications

Preparation for 5G, MNP (mobile number portability) and elimination of ‘trash’ simcards were the most noteworthy events in 2019.

More universities are granted self-autonomy

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha talks with about his plan to grant more universities autonomous rights. 

 

Half of seas, islands to be surveyed by 2030

By 2050, 60% of farming areas in Vietnam will be equipped with water-saving irrigation systems, according to the country's Water Management Strategy, which was recently approved by Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.

 

STEM education to be applied in Vietnam’s schools

General schools will have to prepare to organize STEM education, including the building of curricula, material facilities and upgrading of teaching staff.

1.1 tonnes of firecrackers seized by police

Nearly 1.1 tonnes of firecrackers have been seized in Yen Bai Province by the police, said lieutenant colonel Nguyen Manh Thang yesterday.

 

SOE equitisation plan likely to be missed in 2017-20

The equitisation of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) has fallen behind the target set by the Government and ministries for 2017-20.

Number of business households turning into companies remains low

HCM City has applied measures to encourage business households to turn themselves into companies, but the results have not met expectations, according to the municipal government.

 

A lot of pressure for Vietnam's inflation control in 2020

The fluctuating price of pork last year had significant impacts on the market, as the price plummeted in the first half of the year then soared in...

Vietnam's GDP growth forecast robust for 2020

Vietnam would look to maintain economic growth of 6.76 per cent this year.

As rubber price falls, rubber companies shift to develop IZs

Since the core business field is facing difficulties, rubber companies are now gathering strength on developing industrial zones (IZs).

Vermicelli village busy ahead of Lunar New Year 2020

The Thang Long vermicelli making village in Thanh Hoa province is busy at the moment for completing orders for the upcoming Lunar New Year (or Tet).

Entertainment Events in Hanoi & HCMC on January 13 – 19

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Foreign financiers deepens engagement in Vietnamese market

Rising foreign investment flow in Vietnam has prompted overseas banks to expand operation in the country.

Scenarios for Vietnam's stock market in 2020

Vietnam will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the stock market establishment in 2020.

Car sales in Vietnam up 12% y/y in 2019

The year of 2019 was a difficult period for Vietnam’s auto market, but also marked positive performances of most local car producers.

Fermented fruit not an issue for drink driving ban

Fermented fruit lovers can breathe a sigh of relief now police have confirmed that blood-alcohol levels fall rapidly after consumption, meaning it's fine for them to drive home without being over the limit.

Pho Tho-Ba Bo flower village gears up for Tet

Gardeners working in Pho Tho-Ba Bo flower village in Can Tho are gearing up to launch a range of beautiful flower pots to the domestic market to meet the increasing demand for the Lunar New Year or Tet.

HCMC to kick off projects to ease traffic congestion around airport

Work on five projects to reduce traffic congestion in the Tan Son Nhat International Airport area in HCMC will begin soon.