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Capital Law: Decentralization must be associated with supervision, inspection

The Capital Law, after 10 years in effect, has exposed many problems. Experts believe that Hanoi, which has been growing rapidly, needs a higher legal status.

Ex-Deputy Chief Inspector directs subordinates to overlook SCB's misconduct

In August 2017, the State Bank of Vietnam’s inter-agency inspection team was established to audit the Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB), encompassing its main headquarters and 12 branches.

HCM set to host Vietnam - US Trade Forum 2023

The Vietnam - US Trade Forum 2023 will take place on November 21 in Ho Chi Minh City as part of efforts to step up economic and trade co-operation between the two countries.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 20/2023

HCM City leads nation in logistics competitiveness in 2022

Trade ministry to publish FTA Index, facilitate utilisation of free trade deals

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is focusing on improving provinces’ capabilities in helping local businesses take advantage of free trade agreements such as the UKVFTA and EVFTA, including by issuing an FTA Index by the end of 2023.

Frozen IPO market makes it difficult to attract foreign capital

The diversification of listings and upgradation of the stock market status plays an important role in attracting foreign capital inflow.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 20/2023

NA scrutinises supervision of handling voters’ petitions

VN eco-label criteria for environmentally friendly plastic packaging issued

There are three specific criteria concerning materials, substances, and fuels; technical characteristics and permissible limits of pollution parameters in the product; and recovery, recycling, processing, and disposal.

Vietnam commemorates victims of traffic accidents

A national ceremony was held in the northern province of Hoa Binh on November 19 in commemoration of victims of traffic accidents in response to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Sketches by popular painter Pham Thanh Tam to be auctioned in UK

Chorley’s auctioneers is to offer human insight into the realities of war, through a collection of rare sketches by the Vietnamese artist Pham Thanh Tam (1932-2019), in its upcoming sale of Modern Art & Design on November 21.

Art exhibition showcases reversals of conventional perceptions in painting

An art exhibition themed "Going Against the Flow" by Artist Nguyen Ngoc Dan was launched on November 18 at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Fansipan peak covered in frost as temperatures plunge to zero

A thin layer of frost could be seen covering the peak of Fansipan in Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai on November 20 amid the outdoor temperature dropping to below zero degrees Celsius.

Vietnam athlete wins gold at World Wushu Championships

Dang Tran Phuong Nhi on November 19 won the first gold medal for Vietnam in the women's nangun taolu (performance) event at the HYX 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) held in Texas, the US.

Connecting production and consumption of products of remote areas

Recently, the Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade has paid special attention and mobilized businesses in the area to actively implement the program to bring Vietnamese goods to rural, remote areas and islands.

Nghe An develops its western region with new thinking

Nghe An focuses on reviewing and building additional mechanisms, policies and financial resources for development and promoting administrative reform, creating a favorable business investment environment to attract investment into the western region.

Investors buy bank shares, cautious about real estate

Positive signs have appeared in the stock market following a conference discussing lending to the real estate sector. While securities and bank shares have made a breakthrough, real estate and construction shares remain quiet.

Government issues action program for bio-tech development

The Government issued Resolution 189/NQ-CP, dated November 16, 2023 detailing an action program to spur bio-tech development and application serving the national sustainable growth.

Market economy status to be launching pad for export growth

The US has officially initiated the changed circumstances review (CCR) to recognize Vietnam as a market economy. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) said this is good news which will bring great advantages to the country.

Red River's millennial communal house features unique architecture

The Chem Communal House in Hanoi has been designated a National Special Relic for its exceptional architecture and history.

Chinese 'Ngoc Linh' ginseng poses threat to real ginseng

The Ngoc Linh ginseng market has become chaotic because of 'fake' Chinese ginseng. The authorities of Quang Nam, the home of Ngoc Linh ginseng, have cracked down on fake products.