Economy

Creative economy offers abundant opportunities for Việt Nam CIEM

06:00 | 18/04/2024 Economy

Việt Nam should prioritise developing its creative economy to seize the abundant opportunities it presents, suggested the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

Vietnamese Prime Minister meets Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss cooperation and development

11:34 | 17/04/2024 Economy

They discussed Việt Nam's remarkable achievements, its consistent policies, and strategic breakthroughs in institutions, infrastructure, and human resource development.

Q1 sees China, US and Japan as top importers of Việt Nam's fishery products

06:00 | 16/04/2024 Economy

China, the US and Japan stood out as the primary importers of Vietnamese fishery products in the first quarter of this year, according to VASEP.

Public investment projects big push for construction materials sector

06:00 | 14/04/2024 Economy

The amended Land Law and newly-approved Law on Real Estate Business will positively impact real estate market recovery and facilitate the rebound of the local construction materials market.

High determination to achieve, exceed 2024 targets

09:54 | 22/04/2024 Economy

(VEN) - Vietnam’s industrial production continues to thrive, with the total investment in the country increasing by 5.2 percent compared to the same period last year, and the estimated trade surplus reaching US$8.08 billion. These figures indicate a trend of recovery in domestic business and production across various sectors in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The Government has set a growth target of 6-6.5 percent for 2024, and recently issued Resolution 44/NQ-CP showing its high determination to achieve or exceed the target.

Paraguay wants to expand economic cooperation with Việt Nam

06:00 | 20/04/2024 Economy

Paraguayan Minister of Industry and Commerce affirmed that Việt Nam and Paraguay hold huge cooperation potential in the areas of economy, trade and investment.

Global suppliers join Beautycare Expo 2024 in Hà Nội

09:20 | 19/04/2024 Economy

The three-day gathering serves as a pivotal event in the beauty sector, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and technologies from leading nations, and offering a platform for businesses to extend their networks, forge new partnerships and seek international collaborative ventures.

ADB maintains growth projection for VN at 6 percent in 2024 on sizeable public investment

11:46 | 12/04/2024 Economy

Positive inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) and remittances, a sustained trade surplus, recoveries in domestic consumption, and continued fiscal stimulus characterised by substantial public investment are seen as key to boosting growth in 2024.

MPI proposes policies on developing IPs and EZs

06:00 | 11/04/2024 Economy

The MPI is in the process of completing the law draft, including the six policy groups, to create conditions for building large IPs, meeting the requirements of supply chain development and green and digital economic development as current directions.

Hà Nội sees improved performance in hospitality market

06:00 | 11/04/2024 Tourism

The average room rate increased by 2 per cent quarter on quarter and 11 per cent year on year. Movenpick Hà Nội (four-star) recently resumed its operation after renovation, which supported this increase.

Việt Nam's economic rise fuels European optimism

06:00 | 09/04/2024 Economy

European businesses signal a strong likelihood of recommending Việt Nam as a top investment destination.

VN’s tuna products exported to 80 markets worldwide

06:00 | 07/04/2024 Economy

The exports of Vietnam’s aquatic product posted positive growth in the first quarter of this year, bringing hope for the entire seafood industry, including processed tuna products.

Việt Nam's recycling industry Challenges to opportunities

06:00 | 06/04/2024 Economy

Despite the emerging opportunities in the recycling industry, Vietnamese businesses are facing challenges in harnessing these prospects, putting them at risk of losing market share domestically.

Bank shareholders to receive high dividends, stock bonuses

06:00 | 05/04/2024 Economy

The payment rates range from 15 to 25 per cent.

Impressive “Made in Moscow” stand at Vietnam Expo 2024

12:28 | 04/04/2024 Economy

Manufacturers from Moscow are showcasing their products at the 33rd International Trade Fair Vietnam Expo 2024. The Made in Moscow stand has brought together 14 companies from various industries and is open to visitors all three days of the trade fair at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre (ICE) in Hanoi from April 3-6.

Việt Nam’s macro-economic achievements praised at international workshop

11:39 | 04/04/2024 Economy

Việt Nam’s macro-economic achievements were applauded at an international workshop co-organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of Laos.

PM Chính: VN strives for 6.5% growth this year

11:19 | 04/04/2024 Economy

To achieve the target, he urged relevant ministries to implement the "five determinations", "five assurances", and "five accelerations" in the coming time.

VIETNAM EXPO 2024 Uniting 480 enterprises from 16 countries, territories in a digital trade fair

15:24 | 03/04/2024 Economy

The major national pavilions from China, India, South Korea, and the Russian Federation among the 16 participating countries highlight Việt Nam's appeal for investment and foreign trade cooperation.

More support policies needed for fiber industry

06:00 | 31/03/2024 Economy

In particular, the fiber industry worldwide is at a loss, not just in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam's potential to become an AI dragon Meta

06:00 | 29/03/2024 Economy

Several Vietnamese companies, including FPT, Viettel AI, VNPT AI and VIN AI, are deeply engaged in AI research and application.

Hà Nội’s biggest promotion programme to start from April 30

06:00 | 27/03/2024 Economy

Major activities of the programme will be organised in May, July, and November, with discount of up to 100 per cent. The programme expects the engagement of 1,000-2,000 businesses from all economic sectors.

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Kazakhstan sees potential for increased agricultural cooperation with Vietnam

17:06 | 18/05/2024 Vietnam and other regions

(VEN) - On May 17 2024, on the sidelines of the 11th session of the Vietnam-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Trade, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a working session with Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov.

Event eyes potential areas of Vietnam-Kazakhstan future cooperation

10:30 | 18/05/2024 News and Events

(VEN) - On May 17, in Astana, Kazakhstan, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev co-chaired the 11th session of the Vietnam-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Trade, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.

Vietnamese tourism information centre opened in India

08:00 | 18/05/2024 Tourism

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and its partners on May 16 inaugurated a Vietnamese tourism information centre in India.

Mounting inflationary pressure requires Government’s flexible moves

06:00 | 18/05/2024 Economy

Q1 inflation was kept under control but inflationary pressure is still one of the noteworthy issues for the rest of this year.

Energy giants plan for national power plan

06:00 | 18/05/2024 Energy

The recent approval for Vietnam’s eighth national power development plan (PDP8) has heated up discussions around business strategies of energy giants in the race to gain advantages in energy transition towards the country’s net-zero goals.

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Việt Nam plans to preserve ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures at risk of disappearing

06:00 | 15/05/2024 Lifestyle

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a plan to support the study, restoration, and preservation of ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures which are at risk of falling into oblivion.

the hai phong red flamboyant festival celebrated the citys special unesco status

The Hải Phòng Red Flamboyant Festival celebrated the city's special UNESCO status

16:49 | 13/05/2024 Lifestyle

The Cát Bà Archipelago in Hải Phòng City and the Hạ Long Bay, in the neighbouring province of Quảng Ninh, is Việt Nam's first inter-provincial site listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

hcm city top spot in viet nam for slow travel lovers

HCM City: top spot in Việt Nam for slow travel lovers

09:00 | 13/05/2024 Tourism

HCM City has been named the destination travelers spend the most time in on average in Việt Nam.

The Anam Cam Ranh named among Vietnam’s best family hotels

06:00 | 11/05/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Anam Cam Ranh has been recognised as one of Việt Nam’s top family hotels by prestigious magazine Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau.

nguyen dynasty urns in hue make it to the unesco memory of the world list

Nguyễn Dynasty Urns in Huế make it to the UNESCO Memory of the World List

07:00 | 11/05/2024 Lifestyle

The urns received unanimous votes by all 23 member countries.

Policy

Ministry proposes tax filing deadline extension for 2024

06:00 | 17/05/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is considering proposals from other relevant ministries and agencies on a draft decree that would extend the deadlines for filing taxes.

Viet Nam targets to have 2 million enterprises by 2030

07:00 | 15/05/2024 Policy

Viet Nam targets to have at least 2 million enterprises and ten billionaires voted by prestigious world organizations by the end of this decade.

Law on Telecommunications hoped to promote development of new telecoms services

06:00 | 13/05/2024 Policy

The 2023 Law on Telecommunications (the Law), with 73 articles arranged in 10 chapters, is set to take effect on July 1 this year.

2024 Land Law to draw real estate investment, increase social housing supply

06:00 | 11/05/2024 Policy

The 2024 Land Law coming into effect will have a significant impact, with the two groups benefiting the most being overseas Vietnamese and resettled individuals who are compensated.

Industry & Trade

Energy giants plan for national power plan

06:00 | 18/05/2024 Energy

Vietnam charts vision for sustainable, modern fisheries

06:00 | 16/05/2024 Industry

Vietnam aims to have a sustainable and modern fishery sector by 2050, with maritime and inland waters biodiversity preserved and local livelihoods improved.

Vietnam should seize opportunity to join global semiconductor supply chain

08:00 | 15/05/2024 Industry

With the recommendation that Vietnam should act fast within 24 months regarding the goal of developing the semiconductor industry, the government has taken bold and prompt measures to seize this rare opportunity.

Việt Nam's wood industry strives to match sustainable wood demands

07:00 | 14/05/2024 Industry

Việt Nam's wood industry has many opportunities for recovery in 2024, with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification seen as essential mark for accessing global markets.

Investment

Desk established in Dong Nai to support Japanese investors

09:02 | 16/05/2024 Investment

Dong Nai province, an industrial hub in the southern region, has set up the Japan Desk at the headquarters of the Dong Nai Industrial Zones Authority to assist Japanese investors operating here.

Vietnam should not miss opportunities to attract FDI

08:00 | 14/05/2024 FDI

(VEN) - Despite its attractive investment environment with numerous advantages, Vietnam may lag behind in the global competition to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) if it does not improve its business environment.

New wave of Chinese investment

06:00 | 12/05/2024 FDI

(VEN) - The supply chain of manufacturing industries in Vietnam has become quite developed, with a consumer market of 100 million people and an abundant labor force. This explains why Vietnam’s investment and business environment attracts Chinese businesses.

Vietnam attractive destination for Dubai enterprises: Forum

09:04 | 11/05/2024 FDI

Vietnam is an attractive destination for enterprises from Dubai, the UAE, who has demand for trade in goods and investment in multiple fields like logistics, finance, and technology, heard a forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9.

Finance-Banking

Banks raise interest rates to attract depositors

16:47 | 17/05/2024 Finance-Banking

Many banks have adjusted up savings interest rates by 0.2-0.3 percentage point per year since early this months to lure depositors in the context that the savings amount at the banking system has declined for the first time after 25 consecutive month increase.

Credit access obstacles lifted for collective economic entities

06:00 | 16/05/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced that it will continue to strengthen review of regulations on lending activities to remove obstacles in accessing capital at banks for the collective economic sector and cooperatives.

Government urged to narrow domestic, global gold price gap

08:36 | 15/05/2024 Finance-Banking

Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on May 13 voiced concern over skyrocketing gold prices, asking the Government to quickly review market management measures to narrow the wide gap between domestic and global prices.

Biometric verification ensures safer money transfers

17:23 | 13/05/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - According to the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) Decision No.2345/QD-NHNN dated December 18, 2023, biometric authentication will be required for online money transfers and e-wallet top-ups exceeding VND10 million from July 1 this year. According to the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) Decision No.2345/QD-NHNN dated December 18, 2023, biometric authentication will be required for online money transfers and e-wallet top-ups exceeding VND10 million from July 1 this year.

Environment

Enhancing informal sector’s role in EPR implementation

06:00 | 18/05/2024 Environment

(VEN) - The informal labor force plays a crucial role in the waste value chain, helping producers and exporters achieve recycling rates through the EPR mechanism.

Centre opened to serve environmental data integration, monitoring network operation

06:00 | 16/05/2024 Environment

HÀ NỘI — A national centre for information - data integration and processing and environmental monitoring network operation has been unveiled by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Hà Nội.

Capacity building for policy makers, large emitters on ETS and carbon market

08:48 | 15/05/2024 Environment

Capacity building for policy makers and large emitters on Emissions Trading System (ETS) and carbon market aims to facilitate the pilot operation of the Vietnamese carbon market by 2025 and its official launch by 2028.

Environmental audit to be effective management tool in Việt Nam

06:00 | 15/05/2024 Environment

HÀ NỘI — An environmental audit is well established in countries with modern industries, but is very new to developing countries including Việt Nam.

Science - Technology

Semiconductor investment prioritized

06:29 | 17/05/2024 Science - Technology

(VEN) - Vietnam has recently completed the legal corridor to create conditions prioritizing investment and development of semiconductor chips.

Full cyber stream ahead Bắc Giang focuses on digital society development

06:00 | 11/05/2024 Science - Technology

Director of the provincial Information and Communication Department, Trần Minh Chiêu, said that the province was concentrating on building a safe and reliable digital environment for the community.

35 localities piloting four-wheel EVs for tourists, despite no official legal regulations

07:00 | 09/05/2024 Science - Technology

Four-wheel electric vehicles have been used for this purpose has been since 2010 in the capital city of Hà Nội, and to date, 35/63 localities in the country have received approval by the Prime Minister to pilot the operation.

2024 VinFuture Prize records 1,469 nominations

06:00 | 07/05/2024 Science - Technology

The 4th edition of VinFuture Prize, an annual international award that honours remarkable scientific breakthroughs and promotes innovations for humankind, has officially closed its nomination portal with a record of 1,469 submissions.

Society

HCM City to complete 183km of metro routes by 2035

06:00 | 17/05/2024 Society

HCM CITY — HCM City is striving to complete about 183 kilometres of six metro routes by 2035.

Railway sector gets creative to attract passengers

07:00 | 15/05/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — With recent increases in the price of flights, many domestic travellers have chosen to take the train and to build on that popularity whilst the railway sector has been making efforts to improve service quality.

Việt Nam’s largest high-speed ship service from HCM City to Côn Đảo launched

07:00 | 14/05/2024 Society

HCM CITY — A new high-speed boat service between HCM City and Côn Đảo Island off the southern province Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu was launched on Monday to meet the rising tourism demand.

Central Highlands to become renewable energy hub

08:58 | 13/05/2024 Society

(VEN) - The Central Highlands region is expected to undergo sustainable development, with a green and circular economy, and as a renewable energy hub of the whole country by 2050.

Vietnamese Brands

Vietnamese agricultural products to take part in Foodservice Australia 2024

15:08 | 17/05/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Brands are looking to increase their presence in the country and to further integrate with local distribution channels.

PV GAS launches Month of Workers

10:22 | 16/05/2024 Companies

(VEN) - On May 4, in Vung Tau City, the PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) organized a ceremony launching the Month of Workers and the Action Month for Occupational Safety and Hygiene in 2024.

National Brand Program promotes prestigious Vietnam

13:09 | 15/05/2024 Vietnamese Brands

(VEN) - After 20 years of implementation, the Vietnam National Brand Program has significantly supported businesses in promoting production, business and export activities, contributing to building Vietnam as a prestigious country with high quality goods and services.

Largest made-in-Vietnam bulk carrier launched