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Vietnam to ‘play big’ with support from Amazon

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has said that the presence of Amazon in Vietnam will give opportunities to Vietnam’s businesses to reach the world market, but businesspeople are not so optimistic. 

Where to begin with your digital strategy

Will Nguyen, KPMG partner and head of IT Advisory, digs into the multiple benefits technology disruption could bring to business development.

Rooftop solar to ensure renewable energy future

With Vietnam’s energy demand projected to increase by more than 10 percent annually in the next five years and required power capacity to double, the country is moving to diversify its energy mix.

Germany Embassy announces new visa service

 Applications for 90-day Schengen visa through Germany can now be submitted through Visa Application Center in Hanoi and HCMC and soon in Da Nang.

MWG a major contributor to 2018 online revenue growth

 MWG makes highest revenue contribution in online retail sales nationwide last year.

E-commerce battle for share

 2019 promises to be an exciting year for e-commerce in Vietnam as players continue to fight for dominance.

Talks Café, a learning English start-up project by Dinh Minh Quyen

Have you heard about the after-work café model that lets you improve your English and make new international friends for the same price as going to an ordinary café? 

Automobile market set for major breakthroughs in 2019

The Vietnamese automobile market will enjoy major breakthroughs during 2019 once the supply source of imported cars is secured, has said Pham Van Dung, managing director of Ford Vietnam.

Vietnam Culture Festival on horizon

 The Vietnam Culture Festival is to take place from March 6 to 10 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Aviation promotes tourism growth in Central Coastal, Central Highlands regions

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a conference on tourism development for the Central and Central Highlands regions in Thua Thien - Hue province on February 16.

Long Bien Bridge turned into dating site with love locks

 Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge has emerged as a popular dating site as lovers use love locks and graffiti to save the memories.

Saigon Heat beat Formosa Dreamers at ABL

 The Saigon Heat escaped with a slim 74-72 victory over the Formosa Dreamers in the ASEAN Basketball League on Saturday.

One killed, 7 injured in road accident

 One person was killed and seven others were injured in a road accident in the central province of Thanh Hóa yesterday.

European business leaders increasingly upbeat about Vietnam

An increasing number of European business leaders are confident of the future of their enterprise and of the economic climate in Vietnam, according to the EuroCham’s Business Climate Index (BCI) survey for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Vietnam’s M&A market forecast to mark a banner year in 2019

 Experts have been upbeat about Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market this year, fueled by the government’s continued initiatives to relax the foreign ownership ceiling and the country’s adoption of new trade deals.

Hanoi win National Super Cup for second time

 Hanoi FC still had a 2-0 win against Becamex Binh Duong, thanks to Hoang Vu Samson’s brace, to win the 2018 Vietnamese National Football Super Cup at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium on February 16.

Russian Major General recalls Vietnam’s war to defence northern border

 It is the courage and resolve of soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army that contributed to the victory of the northern border defence war in Vietnam 40  years ago (February 17), said Russian Major General Viktor Demyanenko. 

Tan Vien Son Thanh, Lim festivals kick off

 The Tan Vien Son Thanh (Tan Vien Mountain Saint) festival is underway in Minh Quang commune, Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi from February 17-19.  

Ha Tinh: Lao man caught for transporting 294kg of crystal meth

 Competent forces of the central province of Ha Tinh on February 17 arrested a Lao man carrying 294 kg of crystal meth from Laos to Vietnam. 

Bonbon city tour explores Hanoi's history, culture

 A new Hanoi exploration tour called "Bonbon Hanoi" or “Bonbon City Tour” gives visitors a real taste of the history and culture of Hanoi, Radio the Voice of Vietnam reported.