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Export-oriented producers struggle to gain foothold at home

Many companies have been so geared to foreign markets that they find it difficult to find favour at home when the global downturn strikes.

Management of captive tigers in VN improved with DNA sampling

A collection of biopsy samples from 26 captive tigers for DNA analysis was completed at Đại Nam Zoo in the southern province of Bình Dương.

Student from Laos falls in love with Vietnamese dance

Choby Vongxay is over the moon about Vietnamese folk dance. He intends to take it back to his homeland after graduation so he can continue to perform.

Vietnam is behind the world in IoT

In order to obtain a high ratio of IoT (Internet of Things) device connection density to the population, Vietnam needs to make greater efforts with the cooperation of all technological firms.

ASEAN Online Sale Day to get underway in August

ASEAN Online Sale Day 2023, the largest online shopping event in ASEAN, is scheduled to take place from August 8 to August 22.

M&A in Vietnamese real estate heat up

The market is witnessing a significant number of mergers and acquisitions as large corporations and investment funds quietly acquire real estate businesses and projects in Vietnam.

Hanoi’s economy sees effective recovery

The economy of Hanoi is recovering gradually after the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to drastic directions of the capital city’s all-level Party committees and authorities and joint efforts of the business community and people.

Vietnam logistics sector offers attractive investment opportunities

Vietnam might have one of the fastest growing logistics industries in the world, but it remains highly fragmented.

Chinese enterprises massively expand investment in Vietnam

In early June, two Chinese companies specializing in energy storage and battery manufacturing revealed their plans to invest a staggering US$1 billion in expanding production facilities in Vietnam.

HCM City to use VR for tourism

HCMC is gearing up to become a smart tourism destination by incorporating virtual reality technology, planning to install virtual travel booths in the city to showcase tourist sites and provide travelers with easy access to travel information.

Sex ratio at birth worsens, especially in Red River Delta

Gender imbalance at birth has been found in all regions of Vietnam, especially in the Red River Delta area, according to the General Office for Population (GOP).

Sales of car imports still slow, but expected to pick up in July

The automobile market continues to be gloomy with weak demand. Sales of imported cars are even worse as only domestically assembled cars can enjoy the 50 percent vehicle registration tax cut per a government decision.

Vietnam, RoK boost intellectual property cooperation

The Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening intellectual property cooperation at a ceremony on June 22 in Hanoi.

Vietnamese women volleyballers advance to AVC Challenge Cup’s semifinals

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team beat Iran 3-0 on June 21, advancing to the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup in Indonesia.

China remains Vietnam's top pepper export market

Vietnam has exported 2,657 tonnes of pepper to the Chinese market as of mid-June. Exports to US and EU markets have dropped.

US and Vietnam celebrate achievements in addressing environmental pollution

The US and Vietnam celebrated their joint achievements over the past seven years addressing environmental pollution challenges across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s local currency bond market up 5.1%: ADB

The local currency bond market in Vietnam grew 5.1 percent quarter-on-quarter to reach a size of VND2,626.1 trillion (US$111.9 billion) at the end of March.

HSBC cuts its 2023 inflation forecast to 2.6% from 4.0% previously

HSBC Vietnam launched a report entitled “The State Bank of Vietnam - Third time’s a charm?”, with an expectation that the SBV will deliver one more 50bp rate cut in this easing cycle, sometime in the third quarter 2023, to further support growth.

Natural disasters leave 33 dead and missing in first 6 months

Aside from the tragic deaths, property damage from natural disasters is estimated at VNĐ211.3 billion (close to US$9 million).

Former Japan Airlines leader takes helm of Bamboo Airways

The new Board of Directors of Bamboo Airways elected Hideki Oshima, former executive officer at Japan Airlines, as its new chairman following the firm’s annual general meeting of shareholders 2023 in Hanoi on June 21.