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Malaysian PM pays visit to Vietnam

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived in Hanoi on August 26, beginning his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam needs new method to attract FDI from US, EU: experts

Vietnam attracts FDI by offering preferences in land access and tax incentives. However, if it wants to attract FDI from the US and EU, preferences alone will not be enough.

QR codes fail to meet expectations

Since early 2018, Hanoi’s consumers have been able to scan quick response (QR) codes to trace the origins of agricultural products sold at supermarkets and convenience store

Silk industry at Ma Chau village

Ma Chau silk village, at Nam Phuoc town, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, is a famous traditional handicraft village associated with the history of Duy Xuyen district. 

Vietnam aerospace industry taking off

Vietnam has become increasingly appealing to global aerospace component manufacturers given the favorable internal and external conditions.

Traditional costumes of the Lu ethnic minority

The Lu ethnic minority of Lai Chau province have long earned their living by growing cotton, raising silkworms, spinning thread and weaving fabrics.

The path of domestic garbage in Hanoi

Hanoi has opened many sanitary waste collection points, but the capital city is still at risk of being flooded with garbage.

VN e-logistics sorting out supply

Leading logistics providers are looking to technological investment and e-logistics as Vietnam's limits in infrastructure and connectivity continue.

NA leader calls for stronger AIPA-ASEAN partnership

AIPA supports the regional grouping’s efforts in realizing and associating the ASEAN Vision 2025 as well as ASEAN’s initiatives in strengthening regional connectivity.

 

Strong FDI brings gold for Vietnam’s industrial zone developers

Vietnam is one of the most attractive destinations for the industrial sector in Southeast Asia and JLL expects that the trend will continue in the second half of 2019 and interest from foreign investors in Vietnam will remain strong.

 

Integrated service easing food deliveries

While food delivery apps have brought many benefits to food shop owners, the introduction of an integrated service model by sector giant GrabFood has already revolutionised the way the service is offered.

 

Thousands of Hanoi residents to use bus for free from September 1

Thousands of Hanoi citizens will be allowed to use buses free of charge from September 1, including national contributors, people with disabilities, the elderly people aged over 60 and members of poor households.

 

HCMC & NZ sign deal on startup and innovation cooperation

The HCM City Department of Science and Technology and Creative HQ, one of New Zealand’s leading innovation facilitators, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on cooperation to develop the city’s startup and innovation environment.

 

VN Association of Financial Investors proposes state divestments to build deepwater ports

The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) has requested the PM and relevant authorities' approval to build deepwater ports from the proceeds of divesting state ownership in large corporations like Vinamilk, Sabeco, and FPT.

 

Muong Lo Festival takes place in Yen Bai

The Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival and The Discovery Mu Cang Chai Terraced Fields will take place from September 20 to 25 in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

Dak Lak authorities vow to find cause of land collapse near aluminum factory

Authorities have pledged to find the causes of a land collapse close to the red mud reservoir of Nhan Co Alumina Factory in Dak R’lap District of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Urban parents rush to bring kids to IELTS classes

Hanoi students begin practicing for IELTS in very early ages to prepare for the entrance exams to star schools.

Licence compulsory for motorbike drivers in Hanoi

Drivers of xe om – or motorbike taxis – carrying passengers and goods and drivers of non-motorised vehicles will have to register with authorised agencies, according to a new draft regulation.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to US still need to be careful

The US Department of Commerce on August 21 has just announced the results of the 13th period of review (POR13) for 31 Vietnamese enterprises to export shrimp into this strict market with the tax rate of 0 percent.

 

Teen victim thanks UK authorities in touching letter

A teenage human trafficking victim who was stuffed into a tiny suitcase and smuggled into the UK has thanked the authorities who saved his life.