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Why foreign retailers withdraw from Vietnam?

Capital withdrawals of foreign retailers in Vietnam have fielded a number of queries on whether the firms had sustained losses or if the local business climate lacked enough incentives.

Vietnam’s best XI ahead of King’s Cup opener

Here is the strongest line-up that Vietnam could field in their upcoming clash against host-nation Thailand in the King’s Cup 2019 .

Vietnam to review localities' child protection services

An inter-ministry task force will review child protection efforts in cities and provinces across the country in June, said Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affair Dao Ngoc Dung

Netflix to be accused of tax arrears in Vietnam

Local competitors are complaining about Netflix which they claim is dodging its tax obligation and does not supervise content in line with Vietnamese laws, reported VN Investment Review.

Top Cambodian legislator visits Ha Nam province

President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin and his entourage made a trip to the northern province of Ha Nam on May 29 as part of their on-going official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam has big chance to win UNSC’s non-permanent seat: senior diplomat

Vietnam has a big opportunity to win a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 term, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, has said.

Costume designed for VN contestant at Miss Universe 2019 stirs debate

An altar dress submission for Vietnam's national costume entry at the Miss Universe 2019 has become a topic for debate.

Six ICT executives join National e-Government Committee working group

The heads of six leading information and communications technology companies will join a working group for the chairman of the National Committee on E-Government.

Private firms in Vietnam encouraged to join credit information market

Private organisations will be encouraged to provide credit information service in Vietnam to improve transparency in the credit information market,...

More Vietnamese firms adopt human rights commitments

All major lead firms in the garment, footwear and electronics industries in Vietnam have adopted a policy commitment on human rights and ethical...

Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to pour US$220 mil in Vietnam

Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will invest VNĐ5 trillion (US$220 million) in Việt Nam in 2020-24, its chairman has said.

HCM City FC riding high under South Korean coach

After facing a relegation battle last season, HCM City FC now lead the V.League 1, largely thanks to South Korean coach Chung Hae-soung.

Fire-prevention software used effectively in northern Vietnam

Forest management officials in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang are now using a forest fire-warning software on their smartphones as part of fire-prevention and efficiency measures.

Vietnam's positive contribution to UN's activities

Over the past four decades, Vietnam has received tremendous support from the UN and its members and demonstrated its responsible member of the United Nations (UN) since joining the int'l; community.

 

Agencies argue whether Formosa’s slag is recyclable

The Thai Nguyen Department of Natural Resources and the Environment has proposed stopping the recycling of Formosa’s slag to make steel, saying that slag cannot meet the requirements for recycling.

Water management becomes crucially important in Vietnam today: experts

Improved water management can help Vietnam tackle the threat of climate change, Belgium Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen said at a workshop held in Hanoi on May 28.

 

Forex rate under pressure of US-China trade tensions

The foreign exchange market has heated up when the daily reference exchange rate set by the State Bank of Vietnam continuously climbed to new record levels and the VND/USD rates listed at commercial banks also surged.

 

Extra efforts needed to curb flow of drugs into Vietnam

The Ministry of Public Security is exerting efforts to stop drugs from entering Vietnam.

 

Mekong Delta needs to increase education expenditures: Education Minister

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha has instructed authorities in 12 provinces and one city in the Mekong Delta region to increase expenditures from their local education budgets to pay for facilities and equipment.

 

Vietnam to purchase more power from China, Laos

Vietnam plans to purchase more electricity from China and Laos in the coming years as the domestic power supply is running out, an official has said.