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HÀ NỘI — Credit institutions will receive special loans from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to pay depositors in case they face mass withdrawals, according to a new SBV regulation.

HANOI - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it and diplomatic agencies of Vietnam in China have urgently worked with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Yunnan province's authorities on the information that China is preparing to release floodwater from its Malutang hydropower dam, which is located in Yunnan province's Wenshan district, and the upstream of the Lo River in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese leader underlined equality, open mindedness, mutual benefits and international law compliance in carrying out economic connectivity and cooperation initiatives in the region and the world.

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has sent a diplomatic note asking China to strictly regulate the flow of water from the upper reaches of the Red River downstream, as the country addresses the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.

(VEN) - Although the automobile market faced many difficulties and challenges in early 2024, the automobile supporting industry is standing a good opportunity for transformation.

Units under the Northern Power Corporation have been making efforts to promptly fix the problems. By the morning of September 11, a total of 1,376 out of 1,604 medium-voltage power lines with incidents were resumed operation.

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's semiconductor industry has received a strategic boost after a US-supported institute was launched in Hà Nội on Wednesday to help enhance its capabilities.

GENEVA – Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Minister-Counsellor Le Dinh Ba held a working session on September 9 with a delegation from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) of the US led by its director of global policy for trade and supply chain matter.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on September 10 held working sessions with representatives of some leading groups in Hong Kong (China) as part of his trip to Hong Kong for attendance at the 9th Belt and Road Summit.

According to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, as of August 31, the total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Việt Nam reached over US$20.52 billion, representing a 7 per cent year-on-year increase.

The Bắc Giang Provincial People's Committee recently hosted a conference titled 'Meeting and Dialogue with the Business Community of Bắc Giang', where provincial leaders listened to local businesses' opinions and proposals, aiming to address challenges and develop practical solutions for investors and enterprises.

Indonesia-based ride-hailing and delivery service app Gojek has decided to exit Vietnam from September 16 as a step towards focusing its operations in major markets with higher growth potential.

Housing credit has been on the rise as the property market finds its footing and path to recovery, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

The Bank for Investment and Development of Cambodia (BIDC), a subsidiary the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) held a ceremony in Phnom Penh on September 6 to receive the Royal Order from King Norodom Sihamoni and celebrate its 15th anniversary (2009-2024).

The Hồ Chí Minh City Development Bank (HDBank -sticker: HDB) was once again honoured as the “Leading Partner Bank in Vietnam” by the Asian Development Bank at an award ceremony for the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program in Singapore on September 3.

Shareholders should have 180 days to contribute charter capital to their company instead of 90 days starting immediately, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) recently proposed.

Mai won the best motion picture, the best actress, best the script editor and the best production designer.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta Province of Vĩnh Long is calling on the community to join in the preservation of its heritage.

The online museum platform Google Arts and Culture has officially launched an exclusive site for Việt Nam called 'Vibrant Vietnam' said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

The 10th Chùa Rô ox racing festival, an iconic cultural event for the Khmer community in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Bảy Núi region, took place on September 8, featuring 24 outstanding pairs of bulls in Tri Tôn district and Tịnh Biên township.

The tourism sector of Hà Nội reported total revenue during the 4-day National Day holiday at VNĐ2.2 trillion (US$89.4 million), just behind HCM City with VNĐ3 trillion.

Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, a Swiss association for international cooperation, in collaboration with Vietnam’s Centre for Rural Economy Development (CRED), on September 10 launched the Swiss Executive Hospitality Training (Swiss EHT) programme, as part of the Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development project in Vietnam” (ST4SD) project.

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Site, has re-opened some tourist spots to welcome back foreign visitors from September 10 after being impacted by typhoon Yagi.

(VEN) - The 4,500 tourists from India’s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Group visiting Vietnam is considered one of the largest contingent of visitors ever to arrive in the country.