Companies

Andrew Khan appointed as new Managing Director of Carlsberg Vietnam

17:01 | 11/09/2024 Companies

Andrew Khan has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Carlsberg Vietnam, effective on September 1^st, 2024.

Vietnamese teams become SCG's ESG Ambassadors

22:04 | 07/09/2024 Companies

The SCG Sharing the Dream 2023 scholarship program has announced groundbreaking results from its ESG Ambassador 2024 initiative. For the first time in the program's history, two Vietnamese teams have won the competition.

Shinhan Life Vietnam shares love with pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital 1

09:22 | 01/09/2024 Companies

Shinhan Life Vietnam recently organized a visit and distributed 1,100 meals to pediatric patients and their families at Children’s Hospital 1. This activity aims to share the difficulties and bring a bit of joy to the children undergoing treatment at the hospital during the Mid-Autumn festival.

MM Mega Market Vietnam achieves the Green Business award

09:21 | 01/09/2024 Companies

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) was one of the retailers honored at the 2024 Green Business award ceremony organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA) in collaboration with Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper.

Bosch official first home appliance flagship store launched in Vietnam

08:53 | 23/09/2024 Companies

Bosch, a leading brand in premium household appliances from Germany, has officially opened its first flagship store in Vietnam.

Carlsberg Vietnam donates more than VND1 billion to northern regions affected by typhoon and flooding

15:38 | 17/09/2024 Companies

(VEN) - Carlsberg Vietnam, together with its employees, has donated over VND1 billion to support the northern provinces of Vietnam severely impacted by typhoon Yagi and the resulting flooding.

Otis Vietnam launches Gen3™ digitally-connected elevator

14:20 | 13/09/2024 Companies

Otis unveiled its Gen3™ connected elevator platform at its recent ‘Platform for Possibility’ launch event in Ho Chi Minh City.

SCG awarded Top 1% S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment

17:12 | 30/07/2024 Companies

(VEN) - SCG has been honored as the Top 1% S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment in the Sustainability Yearbook 2024 by S&P Global Inc.

Hoan My leading healthcare transformation in Vietnam

14:18 | 02/07/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Hoan My Medical Group organized a Healthcare Transformation Roundtable to share best practices, foster innovation, and improve the quality of healthcare services in Vietnam as patient needs evolve.

Viettel becomes the first firm in Việt Nam to receive ISO 30107-3 for FaceID

11:19 | 25/06/2024 Companies

Viettel's eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) system has achieved international recognition with the ISO 30107-3 certification for facial recognition (FaceID) at level 2. Viettel is the first and only enterprise in Việt Nam to attain this highest level of certification.

Fortune names PAN Group among Southeast Asia's Top 500 largest companies

14:47 | 19/06/2024 Companies

Following evaluations by Fortune, PAN Group (Ticker: PAN) has been recognised as one of the 70 Vietnamese enterprises featured in its Southeast Asia 500 listing, ranked as one of the largest companies in Southeast Asia.

SCG launches its first Low Carbon Super Cement in Vietnam

11:36 | 18/06/2024 Environment

Following the Vietnamese target of Net Zero by 2050, SCG, ASEAN's leading conglomerate, announced the launch of the SCG Low Carbon Super Cement in Vietnam.

Long Hậu sets to divest from Sài Gòn - Hiệp Phước Port

10:20 | 10/06/2024 Companies

As of March 31, Long Hậu held 80,000 shares in Sài Gon - Hiệp Phước Port, equivalent to an investment value of VNĐ80 billion (US$3.1 million).

Petrovietnam affirms its leading position

09:58 | 06/06/2024 Companies

(VEN) - Despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19 and the severe global economic recessions, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam or PVN) has exceeded its targets, ensured safe, stable production and trading operations, significantly contributing to maintaining the market’s stability and the country’s national energy security.

Company applies environmentally friendly technology

09:48 | 06/06/2024 Companies

(VEN) - Aware of the need to protect the environment during production, the Vinacomin - Mao Khe Coal Co., Ltd. has applied new, environmentally friendly technologies in mineral exploitation.

BCI Asia Awards celebrate the best in Vietnam’s architecture & building industry

17:23 | 03/06/2024 Companies

Vietnam’s ten architecture firms, property developers and main contractors were awarded at the annual BCI Asia Awards ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Proudly exporting Vietnamese incense sticks to the world

14:50 | 28/05/2024 Companies

East Sea Import Export Company Limited has been one of the top businesses in Vietnam producing and distributing incense sticks and incense’s raw materials

Vietnamese small businesses are confident of a positive 2024

16:56 | 24/05/2024 Companies

Vietnamese small businesses are confident of a positive 2024, with 86 percent projecting they will grow on the back of robust economic growth, improving the results from the previous two years, CPA Australia’s annual survey shows.

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.

PV Gas unions launch book donation program

14:00 | 06/05/2024 Companies

(VEN) - On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21, 2014 - 2024), to honor the value of books and promote reading culture among students at primary schools, the Trade Union and Youth Union organizations of Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) launched a book donation program with the theme “Donating a book, giving a future.”

Singapore Management University launches representative office in Vietnam

00:23 | 30/04/2024 Companies

Singapore Management University (SMU) launched its representative office in Vietnam, known as the SMU Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City.

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VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

17:15 | 21/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed Vietnam's value-added-tax (VAT) reduction should continue until at least June 2025, saying the tax cut has provided both the business community and the economy with much-needed support.

Top legislator starts official visit to Cambodia

17:09 | 21/11/2024 News and Events

Phnom Penh - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Phnom Penh on November 21 afternoon, beginning their four-day official visit to Cambodia, where the top legislator will attend the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP).

Việt Nam and Malaysia upgrade relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership level

17:01 | 21/11/2024 Cooperation

This significant milestone was marked by a joint press conference between General Secretary Tô Lâm and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where both leaders emphasised enhanced cooperation in key areas, including security, defence, the digital economy and maritime collaboration.

Hà Nội prepares for temperature drop as cold front approaches

16:56 | 21/11/2024 Environment

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

First Vietnam Dialogue opens new avenues for Vietnam-Germany financial cooperation

16:18 | 21/11/2024 Cooperation

The first Vietnam Dialogue, a thematic forum on capital investment in Vietnam, convened on November 19 in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together Vietnamese and German enterprises in banking, capital management, and financial technology.

Bird nest production in central province aims at sustainability

11:03 | 18/11/2024 Economy

More efforts should be put into developing a sustainable model for Dak Lak's swallow nest industry said participants at a conference organised by the Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

10:47 | 18/11/2024 Environment

(VEN) - While e-commerce has emerged as a leading sector of the digital economy, driving economic growth and leading the digital transformation of businesses, it has also resulted in significant waste with adverse environmental impacts.

Should Việt Nam implement VAT on fertilisers?

10:53 | 18/11/2024 Economy

A contentious debate has arisen over whether Việt Nam should impose a 5 per cent VAT on fertilisers to boost local production or retain the current tax exemption to support farmers.

Central bank issues new decisions on deposit interest rates

10:57 | 18/11/2024 Economy

According to the SBV, Decision No. 2410/QĐ-NHNN and Decision No. 2410/QĐ-NHNN aim to ensure consistency on a legal basis with other issued circulars on deposit interest rates.

Prime Minister joins Việt Nam Day in Brazil

11:09 | 18/11/2024 Culture

Chính highlighted the programme’s significance in celebrating 35 years of the Việt Nam-Brazil relations and the 112th anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh’s stop in Rio de Janeiro during his journey to seek ways for national salvation.

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Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

10:54 | 21/11/2024 Infographic

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.

Vietnam, Dominican Republic strengthening cooperation

08:45 | 20/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).

Vietnam - Brazil strategic partnership

10:26 | 19/11/2024 Infographic

During his trip to Brazil from November 16-19 for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders agreed to elevate the Vietnam-Brazil bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.

Nhon - Hanoi Station elevated urban railway comes into operation

09:04 | 18/11/2024 Infographic

The elevated section of the pilot Nhon - Hanoi Station urban railway project has officially entered commercial operation, three months after its debut. This marks a pioneering step toward green transformation, laying the foundation for the capital's public and sustainable transportation development.

Key facts on G20 and Vietnam's participation

09:42 | 17/11/2024 Infographic

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 16 to 19 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Policy

VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

17:15 | 21/11/2024 Policy

NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

08:54 | 21/11/2024 Policy

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.

Developing relations with China is Vietnam’s top priority: Deputy PM

08:40 | 20/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi – Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on November 19 held talks with Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of China, on the occasion of his attendance at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit and his visit to Zhejiang province.

Vietnam pledges to make more contributions to APEC cooperation

09:46 | 17/11/2024 Policy

Lima – Vietnam will continue actively contributing to and effectively implementing cooperation orientations and directions of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), State President Luong Cuong affirmed while addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, on November 16 (local time).

Industry & Trade

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

15:38 | 20/11/2024 Industry

HCM City - Greening production and processing to meet export requirements is both a trend and a necessity for many industries, including the tra fish sector.

Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

16:24 | 19/11/2024 Energy

Việt Nam Electricity (EVN), Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (TKV), and Đông Bắc Corporation have proposed solutions to secure sufficient coal for power generation as thermoelectricity is expected to rise significantly to meet 2025's socio-economic power demand.

Garment industry targets 47-48 billion USD in export turnover next year

16:16 | 19/11/2024 Industry

Hanoi – Vietnam’s textile and garment industry aims to achieve 47–48 billion USD in export turnover in 2025, according to Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Residents support restarting Ninh Thuận Nuclear Project, call for clear roadmap

14:46 | 18/11/2024 Energy

Local residents expressed their hope that the project will be implemented with a clear, coordinated timeline and that it will bring transformative development to the province.

Investment

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

09:43 | 20/11/2024 Investment

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.

Government approves investment policy to build Cam Lien Industrial Park in Quang Binh

16:57 | 18/11/2024 Investment

On November 16, the leader of the Quang Binh Provincial Economic Zone Management Board said that the Government had just approved the investment policy for Cam Lien Industrial Park.

Disbursement of public investment must be accelerated: Deputy PM

12:17 | 17/11/2024 Investment

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has called on ministries, agencies, and localities to accelerate the disbursement of public investment from now until the year-end and further tighten investment management.

LG plans to pour further US$1 billion investment into Vietnam

10:42 | 16/11/2024 Investment

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s LG Displays Co. Ltd has been licensed to raise its investment in a factory in Hai Phong city, northern Vietnam, by US$1 billion.

Finance-Banking

HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

10:53 | 21/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.

VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

16:46 | 18/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced a partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company based in Boston, to enable Vietnamese payers to digitally pay international education-related fees in their local currency to higher education institutions all over the world.

Vietcombank issues 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds for first time

18:55 | 16/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has successfully issued 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds, the first of its kind, to support eco-friendly projects.

UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

17:13 | 13/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.

Environment

Hà Nội prepares for temperature drop as cold front approaches

16:56 | 21/11/2024 Environment

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

09:02 | 20/11/2024 Environment

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

10:47 | 18/11/2024 Environment

National Environmental Protection Plan ensures high quality living environment

08:59 | 18/11/2024 Environment

The plan aims to effectively conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, proactively address climate change and promote a society that develops harmoniously with nature.

Science - Technology

People, community at heart of digital transformation: Deputy PM

09:26 | 21/11/2024 Science - Technology

He called on countries and organisations to bolster close cooperation to build an Internet community of safety, responsibility and development while laying stress on Việt Nam's significant progress in the digital transformation programme.

AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

11:19 | 20/11/2024 Science - Technology

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on November 19 emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) is the core technology of the 4th Industrial Revolution, as important as the steam engine of the first Industrial Revolution, the power generator of the 2nd Industrial Revolution and the personal computer of the 3rd Industrial Revolution.

Global scientific luminaries to gather at VinFuture sci-tech week

11:08 | 19/11/2024 Science - Technology

The VinFuture Foundation has announced its flagship Science and Technology Week and Award Ceremony scheduled for December 4-7 in Hanoi, bringing together leading experts in pivotal technological domains such as materials sciences, AI, air pollution and environmental studies.

Hà Nội to host 2024 e-commerce and digital economy forum on November 21

17:23 | 17/11/2024 Science - Technology

The event aims to address the practical needs of businesses in the industrial and trade sectors as they navigate digital transformation.

Society

Việt Nam-UK Institute plans for an international university

09:14 | 21/11/2024 Society

The Việt Nam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK) under the Đà Nẵng University will be turned into an international university – a key base of the Đà Nẵng University – in the 2030-50 Master Plan.

Hanoi aims to become a smart city by 2030

09:13 | 21/11/2024 Metropolis

(VEN) - At their 19th session, delegates of the Hanoi People’s Council approved a project for the development of an intelligent transport system in the city.

Huế Central Hospital boosts international cooperation to become global health hub

16:30 | 20/11/2024 Society

Every year about 100 to 110 delegations, comprising around 500 international experts, doctors and students, visit the hospital for research and training.

Hà Nội hospital partners with UK charity to provide surgeries for children with facial deformities

16:03 | 20/11/2024 Society

The 108 Military Central Hospital and Facing the World, a UK-based charity foundation, will partner in providing surgeries for children with facial deformities in Việt Nam.

Vietnamese Brands

VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

09:45 | 20/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The event is organised by the Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA).

Hòa Bình honey awaits reactions from UK

10:41 | 19/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Farmers, producers, and the agricultural authorities in Hòa Bình Province are waiting for feedback on their locally produced honey, which was exported for the first time to the UK last month.

Post-Typhoon Yagi trade networking event starts in Hải Dương

10:04 | 19/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Hải Dương Handicrafts Association and Nam Vũ Clean Agricultural Cooperative organised a trade event in Thanh Hà District to help local businesses expand markets and find partners after Typhoon Yagi.

Hòa Bình exports honey and pearl onions to UK

10:17 | 16/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

This shipment marks Hòa Bình Province's second export of processed agricultural products to the UK, and has a value exceeding VNĐ300 million (US$11,800).

Culture

Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

15:04 | 20/11/2024 Culture

(VEN) - Dong Ho folk painting village, located in Dong Khe Hamlet, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh Town, Bac Ninh Province, boasts an over-400-year history. Its origin is tied to the Vietnamese tradition of hanging paintings during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the Mid-Autumn Festival, and ancestor worship.

Vietnamese designers tell stories of culture at Fashion Week