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PM highlights Vietnam-RoK, ASEAN-RoK fruitful cooperation

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has highly valued cooperative relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), as well as between ASEAN and the RoK.

Young engineer sets up observatory to capture the stars

Looking at the glistering astrophotography images, a viewer may think they were shot by NASA's modern telescopes. But, in fact, they were created by a young engineer in the suburbs of Hanoi.

Banking M&As set to flourish

Merger and acquisition activities in Vietnam's banking sector are expected to grow in the years to come despite certain regulatory barriers hindering foreign investors.

VN takes lead in Southeast Asia’s solar photovoltaic market

Vietnam has taken the lead in Southeast Asia’s solar photovoltaic market with the largest installed capacity in the region, said Rishab Shrestha, a specialist working for Wood Mackenzie.

Urban railway project to be delayed as cost increased

Hanoi People's Committee have proposed to delay the Nam Thang Long-Tran Hung Dao Urban Railway Project until 2027 after proposing increased project investment.

 

Hanoi to hire consultant for clean water pricing

The independent consultant will assess the quality of water intake and calculate production costs of waterworks.

Sustainable infrastructure investment speeds up growth in Vietnam

Sustainable infrastructure investments are becoming the norm and enabling stable economic and social growth in Vietnam, Nirukt Sapru, CEO, Vietnam and ASEAN & South Asia Cluster Markets at Standard Chartered Bank.

Vietnamese students eligible to borrow US$107 monthly

From December 1, 2019, university and college students are eligible to ask for a loan of VND2,5 million (US$107) monthly for living expenses. 

 

Future of construction brainstormed by experts

Digitalisation is promising to become an optimal tool for construction sites that is observed and managed by digital technologies in order to increase systemisation and efficiency.

VN representative Thuy Linh among top 40 finalists during Top Model segment of Miss World 2019

Luong Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019, has been named among the top 40 contestants of the Top Model segment, according to the beauty pageant’s official fan page.

Festival honours traditional heritage

Traditional handicraft artisans from across the country have been demonstrating their skills and products during a five-day festival to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day which fell on Saturday.

Vietnam awaiting for UK court's decision to bring 39 lorry victims' bodies home

Vietnam and the United Kingdom were "in the process of completing" legal and technical procedures to repatriate the bodies of 39 Vietnamese migrants who died near London late last month, 

Phase 1 of Long Thanh airport faces cost overruns

The cost of the first phase of the Long Thanh International Airport is roughly US$1 billion higher than the estimate previously cited and approved by the National Assembly (NA), according to the NA Standing Committee.

 

HCM City, Mekong Delta face serious land subsidence

Land subsidence in HCM City and the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has ranged from 0.1 to 81 centimetres in the last 10 years, according to the Water Resources Management Department at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Car imports flood Vietnam, domestically assembled cars under pressure

Vietnam’s automobile industry not only has to compete with veterans Thailand and Indonesia, but also with new manufacturers in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Vietnam needs clear policies to promote renewable energy development: Int’l experts

Clear polices would greatly help provide a vision with specific targets of renewable energy for both authorities and investors in the road map ahead.

58% of Samsung smartphone revenue comes from Vietnam: PM

Around 50% of Samsung's smartphones and tablets are produced in Vietnam and exported to 128 countries and territories.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 25

G-bond issuance meets 73 percent of yearly plan

 

Hanoi determined in dealing with environmental pollutions

Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai announced Hanoi will be more determined in environmental management especially controlling wastewater discharge and construction sites in the capital city.

Chinese men wanted for gambling arrested in Danang

The police in the central city of Danang have detained five Chinese wanted for gambling.