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Head of Government delegation for int'l economic trade negotiations appointed

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan as head of the Government delegation for international economy and trade negotiations.

Over 1.8 bln USD pour into corporate bonds in H1

The total value of corporate bond issuances was recorded at 42.783 trillion VND (1.86 billion USD) in the first half, according to data compiled by the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA).

Vietnam moves up four places in 2023 Global Peace Index to 41st position

Vietnam moves up four places in 2023 Global Peace Index to 41st position

Bryde whales return to the south-central Vietnamese coast

Two whales were seen 1,000m off the coast of De Gi beach in Phu Cat district, the south central province of Binh Dinh last weekend.

Vietnam, Belgium to boost green finance cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has expressed wish to learn from Belgium’s experience in green finance as Vietnam's green bond market is now in the early stage of developing a legal framework and launching pilot projects.

Roasted cicadas: A treat for those brave enough

The crisp of cicadas joining with the piper leaves gives off a great taste which is hard to describe.

$20 million, 3D-printed bike project stops operation in Vietnam

A project involving a unibody carbon fiber bicycle 3D printed with industrial-grade carbon fiber, developed by Le Diep Kieu Trang, former CEO of Facebook Vietnam, and her husband has stopped operation.

Appeal and quiet period of Vietnamese paintings

The multimillion-dollar price tags on Vietnamese paintings in the global market not only confirm the artistic value infused with Vietnamese identity but also showcase the allure of the art investment market.

Foreign travel website suggests things to do and buy for under US$10 in VN

During a five-day trip to Hanoi, many tourists will realise that the capital boasts a rich blend of history, vibrant culture, and culinary delights, according to foreign travel website youthopia.sg.

VN seeks world heritage recognition for Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha has requested Hai Phong and Quang Ninh to urgently study the recommendations of IUCN to review and update a nomination dossier for seeking UNESCO’s recognition of “Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago” as a world heritage site.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 5/2023

First Vietnamese start-up attends world’s leading tech conference

Danang Electronic Carnival to take place on July 7

The Danang Electronic Carnival will take place in the central city of Da Nang on July 7.

Techcombank receives two FinanceAsia Awards

The Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) has won the Best Bank and Most Innovative Use of Technology in Vietnam Awards 2023, presented by FinanceAsia.

Vietnam’s regulatory interest rates to further down in third quarter: UOB

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has lowered its 2023 economic growth forecast for Vietnam from 6% to 5.2%, and forecast that Vietnam will continue to cut regulatory interest rates in the third quarter of this year to stimulate its economy.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 5/2023

ASEAN Working Group on Chemicals and Waste to gather in Hanoi

Vietnam likely to keep inflation below 4.5% in 2023: Economists

The goal of keeping inflation under 4.5% this year will be totally feasible, as the rate may range between 2.5-3.5%, experts said at a seminar held in Hanoi on July 4.

90% of households in HCMC to have broadband Internet by 2025

HCM City authorities have decided that the majority of residents will have broadband by 2025 and smartphones for internet connection.

FPT Smart Cloud partners with Home Credit Indonesia

FPT Smart Cloud has joined forces with Home Credit Indonesia - a tech-based financing company with 6-million customers - in an official strategic partnership for AI development.

Forestry products bring home over 6.4 billion USD from exports in H1

Vietnam raked in an estimated 6.42 billion USD from forestry product exports in the first half of 2023, down 28.8% year on year, according to the Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hanoi considers possible sites for airports

With the first option, the airport would be located in an area belonging to four communes in Thuong Tin and Thanh Oai districts. With the second option, it would be in five communes in Ung Hoa district.