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Vietnam pushes solar energy projects

Many solar power projects are scheduled to be connected to the national power projects by the end of June this year.

 

Vietnam’s economy forecast to surpass Singapore by 2029: report

Vietnam's economy is expected to surpass Singapore by 2029, according to a report by Singapore-based DBS Bank.

 

Ca Mau: Dozens of doctors at public hospitals resign

Many doctors quit working at public hospitals in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, the local Department of Health reported.

Vietlott fails to attract customers

Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott) is reporting slow sales with many agents struggling to survive.

 

HCM City to submit new plan for Metro Line No1 in July

The council for appraisal and adjustment of the Metro line No 1 and No 2 project of Metro Line No 1 project plans to submit a newly adjusted plan for the metro projects to the City People's Committee for approval in July.

Cheating parents need to go to the bottom of the class

Forty-four students in the northern province of Son La have been the centre of attention in the past few days.

New book on Sai Gon culture, lifestyle released

A new book on the culture and lifestyle of Sai Gon, now HCM City, was released by the Culture & Arts Publishing House last weekend.

Let every breath count: UNICEF Vietnam

UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers highlights the importance of raising awareness of the harm air pollution can do to children. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyen Khanh Chi finds out more.

Rising pollution a major concern for parents

Born and raised in Hanoi, 40-year-old Huong – not her real name – found it hard to move away from the comforts of city life despite her desire for a less polluted environment for her children.

Chinese scale up investments, buy local businesses in Vietnam

As more Chinese expand their businesses in Vietnam, many domestic enterprises have become Chinese partners or have been taken over by Chinese.

NA deputies question EVN power tariff hike

Discussion about the recent power price hike heated up the National Assembly (NA) morning session today.

BUSINESS NEWS 30/5

Vinafood 2 sets aside stellar provisions for fraudulent subsidiaries

 

Project promotes traditional art for next generations

Pham Ngoc, a reporter from Lao Động Cuối Tuần (Weekend Labour) interviews musician Kim Ngoc, director of Đom Đóm — the Hub for Experimental Art & Music, which is helping run the Future of Tradition project on traditional and contemporary art.

Implementing a solid franchise foundation

After rapid expansion, the franchising market in Vietnam is expected to continue upwards over the next few years with its increased involvement in free trade agreements. 

Foreign investors to join restructuring of Vietnamese banking system

Foreign banks have been expressing eagerness to jump on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bandwagon in the banking sector.

US ban on Huawei unlikely to affect Vietnam smartphone market: report

US restrictions on Huawei will not likely affect Vietnam’s smartphone market as well as the domestic mobile phone retailers.

Vietnamese scientist makes mycorrhizas from indigenous microorganisms

Using indigenous microorganisms (IM) as input materials, Nguyen Thi Minh from the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture has created biological products to improve soil which have lower cost and equal effectiveness compared with imports.

Vietnam’s trade deficit hits US$1.3 billion

Vietnam’s trade balance sustained an estimated deficit of up to US$1.3 billion during May, leading to the total trade deficit amounting to US$548 million for the year’s first five months.

Solar energy: Heavy discounts for electricity bills

Many people in Ho Chi Minh City are paying very little for their monthly electricity bills in recent times.

Real estate sector advised to reduce dependence on bank credit

The real estate market has slowed in the first months of 2019, which experts attributed to limited bank credit sources for the market.