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Hanoi to approve Red River subdivision planning in June

It is expected that Hanoi authorities in June will approve and issue the Red River subdivision planning, which will help the capital city become more spacious and modern.

Experts warn of risks with cryptocurrency trades

Cryptocurrencies are booming in Vietnam as investors consider them promising investments while Government agencies and experts warn of their risks.

New policy mobilising land for HCMC's development

HCM City is planning to apply new policies to mobilise land along key infrastructure system to quench the thirst for urban development. Despite the new policy potentially creating a clear land fund for the market,

Businesses borrow VND400 trillion at high interest rates, raising concerns about solvency

The financial health of many enterprises that issued bonds in 2020 is getting worse, with profits not high enough to pay bond interest.

AstraZeneca vaccine will continue to be used in Vietnam

No cases of blood coagulation have been recorded in Vietnam, so the vaccine will continue to be used as planned.

More stimulus to allure capital into science and technology investment

New policy moves are expected to encourage more firms to embrace science and technology investment while also supporting firms through tax incentives.

Polluted Dong Nai River basin needs co-ordinated clean-up by cities, provinces: experts

Concerted efforts are needed by HCM City and the 10 provinces in the Dong Nai River basin to improve management of water resources and protect the environment, experts have said.

History proves Hoang Sa, Truong Sa belong to Vietnam

“The State of Vietnam was the first state in history to exercise its sovereignty over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) since they were ownerless pieces of land, at least since the 17th century.

High-tech a bright spot in FDI picture

Although the country’s registered foreign direct investment capital went down by 15.6% on-year due to the pandemic, financial injections still managed to find their way to high-tech projects in the first two months of the year.

British artist finds inspiration in Vietnam

A cool afternoon in early spring. Life flows in the West Lake area of Hanoi, where people run or ride bicycles past the shores of the lake. Gusts of wind bring moisture and the faint odour of fish.

Vietnam to form digital government by 2025

Digital government will be formed by 2025, representing a transition from e-government. The challenge will be management of change.

Vietnamese officer to work at UN peace operations department

The Defence Ministry held a ceremony on March 12 to present the President’s decision to send Lieut. Col Tran Duc Huong from the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, to take up a position at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Another support package to accelerate business rebound

With the gradual recovery in the confidence of the business community in the first two months of the year, continued support for enterprises is needed to help them stay afloat and weather the storm.

Vietnam appeals for enhanced efforts to address conflict-driven hunger

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy underscored the need for the UN Security Council (UNSC) to double efforts to resolve conflict-driven hunger while speaking at a high-level open debate of the council on the issue on March 11.

FLC and FLC Chairman hold nearly 90% of Bamboo Airways stake

In February 2021, Bamboo Airways increased its charter capital from VND7,000 billion (US$303.7 million) to VND10,500 billion ($455.5 million).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 12

COVID-19 vaccinations underway in Hai Phong, Bac Ninh

Solar power developers' capacity still not fully used up

The Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) of over VND2,000 per kwh, or 9.35 cent, has encouraged many investors to pour money into solar power. However, they have fallen into a dilemma because of unforeseeable problems.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 12

Residential segment sees little impact amid Covid-19 pandemic

HCM City continues to grow start-up eco-system

The HCM City People's Committee has approved a programme to support an innovative start-up eco-system over the next five years.

Health Ministry warns against fake Covid-19 vaccines

Many domestic and foreign organizations and businesses have contacted the Ministry of Health to suggest providing vaccines against Covid-19.