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The war for power at local banks

The power war at commercial banks has become hot, with some banks changing managers regularly in recent years.

Bank transactions jam up system before Tet

Congestion and errors in bank transactions have been reported because of a sharp increase in payment transactions before Lunar New Year 2023 (Tet).

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 16-22)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on January 16-22.

Tickets for many Tet flights already sold out

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), 90-100 percent of seats for some domestic air routes on pre-Tet days have been booked.

VN studio compensated in copyright dispute in Russia

In a lawsuit related to a copyright dispute between the two cartoon characters Wolfoo and Peppa Pig, a Moscow Court has decided that Entertainment One UK Ltd (EO) has to pay 240,000 rubles in compensation to Sconnect Vietnam.

Billion-dollar challenge begins to establish a greener Vietnam

To follow suit with its previous net-zero carbon commitments and accelerate the energy transition towards green and sustainable sources, Vietnam is now making long-term planning to use public and private finance for the energy transition.

Vietnam ponders progress index amalgamation work

The government may soon enact a new indicator framework to make it easier to manage and compare progress up and down the country.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 15

Positive signals for rice exports in 2023

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 15

2023 homeland spring programme kicks off

Tourist sites near Hanoi for Lunar New Year 2023

Mua Cave, Ha Long Bay, the northern port city of Hai Phong, and Mai Chau are destinations near Hanoi that interest many tourists.

Artist welcomes New Year with 2,023 feline statuettes

Sculptor Nguyen Tan Phat’s collection includes 2,023 feline statuettes, meticulously crafted from jackfruit wood and covered with lacquer, or from laterite, the indigenous materials of the artist’s hometown.

Foreign visitors enjoy making banh chung and tasting Tet jam

Many foreign tourists enjoy were interested in making banh chung (glutinous square cake) and eating Tet jam at My An beach in Da Nang city.

Films that lack a ‘Vietnamese soul’

A remake can often succeed because the original product was good.

Vietnam's foreign reserves to return to US$100-billion mark by year-end

During the first 10 months of 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) was forced to sell an estimated 20% of total foreign exchange reserves to stabilize the exchange rate.

Gold bar-shaped watermelon pairs fetch US$64

Watermelons in the shapes of gold bars favored by residents in Ho Chi Minh City fetched VND1.5 million (US$64) a pair.

Trade possibilities restored as China softens restrictions

It is anticipated that reopening of China’s border could somewhat alleviate Vietnam’s sluggish import and export positions.

Industrial property taking spotlight

The industrial real estate segment wants to be a bright spot for the country in 2023, and the prospects are there for new funding from neighbouring countries if Vietnam can utilise its advantages to the fullest.

The most common types of scams on Vietnam’s cyberspace

The Ministry of Information and Communications’ (MIC) Authority of Information Security (AIS) has named three major categories of scams, including 16 of the most common scams that occur on Vietnam’s cybersecurity.

Data flow advances head wish list for year of the database

Domestic and international businesses in Vietnam are expected to enjoy more favourable data sharing and integration in 2023, as the country plans to make new moves to promote data flows and facilitate business.

The glass noodles village on the Nhue River

On the peaceful banks of the Nhue River lies the picturesque Cu Da ancient village, which is famous for brick houses with traditional architecture and for making glass noodles.