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Downgraded infrastructure slows down FDI attraction in industrial parks

FDI attraction to industrial parks and export processing zones in HCMC has slowed down as businesses have blamed the issue of the downgraded infrastructure systems in the zones and surrounding areas.

Vietnam’s ten excellent young persons in 2018 announced

 The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union yesterday announced ten excellent  young persons who will be hornored with Vietnam Excellent Young Faces Award 2018. 

Vinamilk eyes 47% stake in GTNFoods

 Dairy processor Vinamilk has announced that the firm will spend VND1.5 trillion on 116.7 million shares of GTNFoods JSC, which owns a series of brands such as Moc Chau Milk, Vinatea and Ladofoods.

Police investigate PVN's loss-making oil exploration project in Venezuela

The Ministry of Public Security is investigating a loss-making oil and gas project worth more than US$1.8 billion of the State-run Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) in Venezuela.

Luc Ngan litchi to be granted GI certificate in Japan

 Litchis grown in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang might be granted a Geographical Indication (GI) certificate in September this year in Japan, becoming the first product in the province to obtain the GI overseas.

Blockchain, AI engineers most sought after

 Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) engineers may earn a monthly salary of over US$2,200, as the demand for labor within the industry is on the rise.

Vietnam National Science, Technology Contest winners to participate in Intel's fair

The Ministry of Education and Training has announced that the winner of the National Science and Technology Contest will take part in the upcoming Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in the US.

Vietnamese company succeeds in developing lithium battery

 Power Centric, a Vietnamese company based in the Saigon High-tech Park, has succeeded in developing a lithium battery technology called Mopo for use in electric bikes.

Vietnam is GrabFood's second-fastest growing market in Southeast Asia

Just eight months after the official launch, Vietnam has become the fastest growing market in Southeast Asia of GrabFood, outside of Indonesia. What are the reasons behind this tremendous achievement?

Japanese firms seek fresh base for investments

With Vietnam’s typically-low localisation numbers currently increasing at its highest-ever rate, Japanese investors in particular are now becoming more attracted to the country’s manufacturing potential. 

Vietnam's top billiards players ready for World Championship

 The nation’s top two billiards players, Quyet Chien and Quoc Nguyen, are set to represent Vietnam at the upcoming UMB World Three-cushion Championship for National Teams in Viersen, Germany.

HCM city detects infection of A/H5N6 avian flu virus in 900 ducks

 The sub-department of animal husbandry and veterinary medicine in Ho Chi Minh city has detected the A/H5N6 bird flu virus in 900 infected ducks.

Three dead following mine collapse in Nghe An

 Three men have been killed after a tin mine collapsed in Quy Hop ward of Nghe An province on March 13.

Efforts augmented to contain African swine fever epidemic

 Vietnamese authorities forces are ramping up efforts to tackle African swine fever, which is spreading in several localities.

Women’s football team to play friendlies ahead of Olympic qualification campaign

Vietnam will play two friendly matches with Myanmar ahead of the second round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Concert features multimedia artist in Hanoi this weekend

Contemporary artist Luong Hue Trinh will play electronic music to introduce her compositions to Vietnamese audiences on March 16.

Private sector a key driver of Vietnam's economy

 The private sector plays an important role in any country’s economy but private enterprises in Vietnam are still subject to a host of risks and difficulties posed by administrative institutions.

Train crashes into car in Hai Duong, killing two

 A car was hit by a train while crossing the railway in the northern province of Hai Duong, leaving two people dead.

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism responses to Vietnam Health Programme

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have asked staff to take physical exercises twice a day at the workplace from March 12.

EVFTA, Industry 4.0 critical to Vietnam’s next development phase

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Industry 4.0 are two significant factors that should be utilized to help guarantee success in the next phase of Vietnam’s development, heard a conference held in Hanoi on March 14.