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No Vietnamese killed, injured in Osaka earthquake

There is so far no report on any Vietnamese killed or injured in the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Osaka, Japan, on June 18 morning, according to the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka.

Moves afoot in banking M&As

 M&As in Vietnam's banking sector have been relatively quiet in recent years but more deals appear to be on the horizon.

Mai Linh needs to redouble efforts to win back market from Grab

Entering into agreements with Japan’s leading transport firm Willer Group and Singapore’s media tech firm IDOOH Pte., Ltd., Mai Linh is trying its best to re-conquer the market from Grab, which holds the upper hand. 

VN-Index drops by 2.87 percent on June 18

The VN-Index of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange decreased by 2,87 percent to close at 987.43 points on June 18, the first transaction day of the week,  with 181.39 million shares worth nearly $202.2 million being traded. 

Local companies embracing environment and the community

 Many Vietnamese companies now actively define their business strategies as being linked to environmental protection and community contributions.

Being smart in the "smart" era

 Creating a smart factory is the objective of all of Vietnam's leading manufacturers but internal and external obstacles must be tackled.

Retail investors feel headaches finding a suitable investment channel

 As diverse investment methods co-exist in the market today, retail investors might be confused in choosing a suitable “basket” to put their “eggs” in with a view to raising their assets effectively.  

Best-selling fan items for World Cup

The World Cup is the most popular sporting event on the planet. Vietnamese traders will not miss their chance to make money from the football tournament.

Hundreds of yogis perform at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain

More than 800 people from 30 yoga clubs in the northern provinces have participated in an impressive performance at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh Province.

Over 7 million Vietnamese use IPv6

 The use of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Vietnam in the first half of 2018 grew 6.54%, lifting the usage rate of IPv6 in the country to 14.43%.

What is the future for Vietnam’s retail industry?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese retail market is undergoing a restructuring with new trends expected in the next three years, especially changes in investors’ strategies.

VN cashew industry suffers from weakness

Vietnam is expected to remain the world’s No. 1 cashew nut exporter in 2018 with a global market share of 65%, but local cashew enterprises have operated inefficiently, facing numerous problems.

Vietnamese logistics industry short of personnel

 Despite its huge potential and forecasted annual growth rate of 12 per cent, as well as import-export turnover reaching $623 billion by 2020, the Vietnamese logistics industry is facing difficulties in enlisting personnel.

Retail investors feel headaches finding a suitable investment channel

As diverse investment methods co-exist in the market today, retail investors might be confused in choosing a suitable “basket” to put their “eggs” in with a view to raising their assets effectively.

Burial plots offered for sale

 There is a new segment in the property market in and around HCM City: burial grounds.

Premium product market in VN set to take off

 Mollis organic towels of Phong Phu Corporation have received “very good response” in the market after being launched last year, a sign that premium products are becoming more popular in Viet Nam.

Tay Ninh to lease 1,544ha of forest environment for eco-tourism

  The People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province has agreed to lease a special-purpose forest environment in sub-zone 66 in Thanh Tan Commune’s Nui Ba Historical-Cultural Park (Ba Den Mountain) to develop eco-tourism.

SHB Da Nang to test former Argentinian footballer

 SHB Da Nang will test former footballer of Argentina Nicolás Alejandro Dul del Río to enhance their force for the second leg of the V.League 1.

Hanoi to inspect resettlement apartments

 The construction ministry has asked the Hanoi People’s Committee to inspect resettlement apartment housing projects.

PM issues national plan to eradicate hunger in VN

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a National Action Programme on Zero Hunger, aiming to ensure enough food and nutrition for all citizens.