Society

Generali Vietnam and NFVC inaugurate new kindergarten branch for disadvantaged children

09:15 | 03/11/2022 Society

Generali Vietnam Life Insurance LLC (Generali Vietnam), in collaboration with the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC), Dak Lak’s Provincial Fund for Children and Phu Loc Commune’s People’s Committee, recently inaugurated a new branch of Phu Loc Kindergarten in Loc Thai Hamlet, Phu Loc Commune, Krong Nang District, Dak Lak Province.

ICAEW awards qualification and certificate to nearly 200 members and students in Vietnam

15:01 | 02/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - Recently, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) held a ceremony to award the Chartered Accountants - ACA qualification to 13 members, CFAB certificates to 155 students and 26 BFP designation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Most Vietnamese consumers aware of Buy Now Pay Later installment plan

16:10 | 28/10/2022 Society

Ninety-five percent of Vietnamese consumers are aware of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)/installment plan as a payment option, though only a minority have used it in the last year, according to the Mastercard New Payments Index 2022. At the same time, an overwhelming majority said that backing from established financial institutions such as banks would increase their trust and comfort using installments.

GE Healthcare, TD Medical and Vinmec Healthcare System collaborate to raise awareness of breast cancer

15:55 | 27/10/2022 Society

GE Healthcare, TD Medical and Vinmec Healthcare System are collaborating to offer free breast scans at 26 screening facilities across seven major cities in Vietnam to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the aim of providing 8,000 free scans by the end of 2022.

Consumer spending in Asia Pacific remains strong, despite rising costs

14:39 | 04/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - Global consumer flight bookings throughout this summer stayed 15 percent above 2019 levels; In Singapore, outbound international bookings are over 10 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels; As remote work trends impact how we live and when we shop, consumers are shifting weekend spend to the traditional work week.

Singles Day 2022 set to see consumer shift in Vietnam

11:15 | 04/11/2022 Society

Criteo reveals that retail sales increased over the past holidays, but shoppers seek the best shopping experience and value for money in the wake of inflation and the post-Covid-19 recovery.

Vietnam cracks down on plastic pollution

06:00 | 04/11/2022 Environment

To reduce plastic waste pollution, Vietnam is taking specific action to change the behavior and lifestyle of consumers and promote sustainable production.

The competition “SCGP Packaging Speak Out 2022 – Vietnam” announces winners

16:13 | 26/10/2022 Society

The final round of ‘SCGP Packaging Speak Out 2022 - Vietnam’ competition was organized in Ho Chi Minh City. Amongst the 11 finalists, team QIN from Van Lang University was named the winner with their unique idea of Mooncake packaging design.

Unique stone handicraft of Ninh Van Village

06:00 | 25/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - The traditional craft of the Ninh Van stone carving village in Ninh Binh Province has been handed down through the ages, and the village has become an attractive tourist destination.

PVCFC issues Code of Business Conduct, affirms brand standards

14:00 | 22/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - Expressing the elected agriculture vision and mission, the PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (Ca Mau Fertilizer, PVCFC, Hose: DCM) officially issued the Code of Business Conduct (COC) that is applied to all members. This is the basis for PVCFC to set up policy programs as well as a "guideline" that will guide it towards high-class governance standards, solidify its position in the eyes of customers and partners, and leverage competitive value in the market.

Turning plastic waste into clean energy

06:00 | 22/10/2022 Environment

(VEN) - Parts of the waste collected in Vietnam’s northern provinces are recycled to make RPF (refuse paper and plastic fuel) burning pellets that generate the same amount of heat as coal. This solution both contributes to treating waste and provides an alternative to coal.

BAEMIN honors female customers on the occasion of Vietnamese Women's Day

09:21 | 21/10/2022 Society

On the occasion of Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20), BAEMIN has launched an interactive in-app activity called "Nàng Thơ" (personalised poetry giving activity for female users).

“Sinh Con, Sinh Cha” discusses parenting topics with hundreds of families in Thanh Hoa City

15:05 | 20/10/2022 Society

Generali Vietnam Life Insurance LLC (“Generali Vietnam”), in collaboration with the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC), Thanh Hoa Province’s Department of Labor, Invalids & Social Affairs and Provincial Fund for Children, recently organized a "Sinh Con, Sinh Cha" (Born Children, Born Parents) workshop for more than 500 parents, children and the teachers, staff of Hoa Mai Kindergarten in Ngoc Trao District, Thanh Hoa City.

“Clean river - Blue sea” contest launched in Nam Dinh Province

13:53 | 16/10/2022 Environment

On the morning of October 16, 2022, the Center for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD), in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DONRE) of Nam Dinh Province, Giao Thuy District Youth Union and related stakeholders, organized an event series: Community Coastal Clean-up and “Clean river – Blue sea” Contest Launch at the coast of Bach Long Commune, Giao Thuy District, Nam Dinh Province.

Vietnam labor market growing strong

06:00 | 16/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - The Vietnamese labor market is maintaining an impressive recovery momentum, with most production and business activities back to their pre-COVID-19 status. This is the conclusion of the National Research Program on Great Places to Work conducted by Viet Research in collaboration with the Vietnam Investment Review, expected to be published in November 2022.

New Zealand Education Fairs come back with valuable scholarships for Vietnamese students

16:43 | 11/10/2022 Society

New Zealand Education Fairs 2022, the largest annual event on New Zealand education, will officially return on October 29 in Hanoi, and on October 30 in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Phu Cu District Medical Center good performance

15:00 | 11/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - The Medical Center of Phu Cu District is a public medical facility under the jurisdiction of the Hung Yen provincial Department of Health, providing professional services in preventive medicine, medical examination and treatment, rehabilitation, food safety and more. The center operates under a self-financed mechanism.

Unilever Vietnam supports efforts to build green, clean and healthy schools

14:31 | 11/10/2022 Society

Unilever Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Education & Training recently hold the announcement and implementation training event for “Green - Clean - Healthy Schools” program for the academic year 2022-2023. The training has been deployed to all primary schools in Hoa Binh Province, underpinning the expansion in more than 10 provinces and cities nationwide.

Kim Dong District Medical Center better service

06:00 | 11/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - The Medical Center of Hung Yen Province’s Kim Dong District is a Grade III district hospital, providing professional services in preventive medicine, medical examination and treatment, rehabilitation, food safety and more.

Province promotes intellectual property policies

13:00 | 10/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - The Hung Yen Province Department of Science and Technology has been advising provincial authorities on scientific and technological promotion policies and elimination of outdated or unnecessary ones.

Hung Ha General Hospital improves quality

11:00 | 10/10/2022 Society

(VEN) - Hung Ha General Hospital is located in Son Lam Ward of Hung Yen City, on an area of over 10,000 square meters. It is the first private hospital in Hung Yen City built to provide a quality medical environment for local residents and those in surrounding areas.

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Central bank to cut refinance rate in next quarter: UOB

06:12 | 02/04/2023 Finance-Banking

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) anticipates the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will cut its refinance rate in the second quarter this year by 100 basis points to 5.00%.

Intellectuals form important force for social development: Party leader

06:00 | 02/04/2023 Science - Technology

The Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) held a ceremony on March 24 in the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to mark 60 years since then President Ho Chi Minh had a meeting with intellectuals (May 18, 1963) and its 40th founding anniversary (March 26, 1983-2023).

Thai Nguyen wants to be everyone’s cup of tea

06:00 | 02/04/2023 Province

(VEN) - The leading tea growing province of Thai Nguyen is trying to expand its export markets with safe and organic growing, brand development and protection and enhanced management.

Investment surges in Bac Ninh Province

13:00 | 01/04/2023 FDI

(VEN) - In February 2023, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bac Ninh Province continued to soar, almost doubling the number of projects and tripling the registered capital. Various business promotion plans are expected to help the small province just east of Hanoi achieve breakthrough investment attraction throughout the year.

Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023

06:00 | 01/04/2023 Science - Technology

The Vietnamese team won 17 prizes at the International Robothon 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 26.

Uncorking bottlenecks for support industry development

06:00 | 18/03/2023 Industry

(VEN) - Vietnam is mulling legislation to boost the low localization rate of its industrial production and means to modernize its support industries and increase their participation in the local and foreign value chain.

Vietnam adopts high integration standards

06:00 | 25/03/2023 Companies

(VEN) - Given Vietnam’s increased integration into the global marketplace, domestic producers are being urged to meet standards beyond those expected of high-quality Vietnamese products.

Vietnam seeks response to corporate tax overhaul

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - All European Union states and many other countries will introduce a global minimum tax (GMT) of 15 percent on large corporations by the start of 2024, and Vietnam is being urged to devise appropriate policies and adapt to the new taxation.

Understanding UK trade remedies

06:00 | 17/03/2023 Vietnam and other regions

(VEN) - The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which entered into force on 1 January 2021, has become a two-way highway promoting bilateral trade. However, increasing protectionism trends make it important for Vietnam and its business sector to understand UK regulations on trade remedies and dispute settlement.

Vietnam amends intellectual property law

06:00 | 24/03/2023 Vietnam and other regions

(VEN) - Vietnam’s newly amended Intellectual Property Law has gone into force, bringing the country in line with international best practices.

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Hà Nội seeks support from World Heritage Centre in restoration of Kính Thiên Palace

06:00 | 01/04/2023 Culture

Hà Nội has received great attention and help from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in cultural conservation and development.

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National Tourism Year 2023 kicks off in Bình Thuận

06:00 | 01/04/2023 Tourism

The 'Bình Thuận-Green Convergence' themed programme seeks to drive green growth and promote tourism development through collaboration with other economic sectors for sustainable progress.

Oscar dream

09:05 | 28/03/2023 Video

Witness the inspiring story of Vietnamese director Hà Lệ Diệm and her documentary 'Children of the Mist’. Despite facing several challenges, Diễm shot and edited the film in just four years with a borrowed camera and minimal training. Her incredible talent has earned her multiple prizes at international film festivals, and was even short-listed for the Oscars this year.

Vietnam remains world’s second-largest coffee exporter

08:55 | 28/03/2023 Infographic

Vietnam remained the second-largest coffee exporter in the world from February 2021 to January 2022, according to the International Coffee Organisation.

Ha Long Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels among ten adventurous tourism places in Southeast Asia

07:00 | 25/03/2023 Infographic

The travel magazine The Travel has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.

Policy

Vietnam objects to Taiwan’s live-fire drills in Ba Binh

19:10 | 31/03/2023 Policy

Vietnam resolutely opposes to and demands Taiwan (China) to cancel live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh (Itu Aba) belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly), vice spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on March 31.

E-visa stay period may be extended to 90 days

18:09 | 27/03/2023 Policy

The Ministry of Public Security has recently proposed that e-visa holders might be able to stay in Viet Nam for up to 90 days instead of the current 30 days.

New legal documents in first half of March 2023

06:00 | 23/03/2023 Policy

VEN lists the latest legal documents issued by the Vietnamese Government, ministries and state agencies.

Animal feed industry asks for import tax reduction on raw materials

09:55 | 20/03/2023 Policy

The Government has received a proposal from the Vietnam Feed Association to eliminate the import tax on soybean meal, currently set at 2%.

Industry & Trade

HCM City to host international paper, coatings, rubber, and plastic expos

09:29 | 29/03/2023 Industry

Four international exhibitions, Paper Vietnam, Rubber and Tyre Vietnam, Coatings Expo Vietnam, and Plastech Vietnam, will be held in HCM City from June 14 to 16.

Bac Kan produce takes off

10:00 | 26/03/2023 Industry promotion

(VEN) - Efficient trade promotion has helped agricultural and unique products of the northern province of Bac Kan reach foreign markets, including the Czech Republic and Japan, among others.

Bac Giang develops rural industrial exports

07:00 | 25/03/2023 Industry promotion

(VEN) - The northern province of Bac Giang has become an industrial development center in recent years, with industry making a growing contribution to the provincial gross regional domestic product (GRDP). However, many rural industrial establishments in Bac Giang remain small-scaled and lack investment capital, equipment, machinery and technology, limiting production capacity, product quality, competitiveness, and domestic and foreign market expansion.

Ocean dialogue dicusses offshore renewable energy potential

09:53 | 24/03/2023 Energy

Offshore renewable energy was the centre of discussion at the 10th Ocean Dialogue in the central province of Khanh Hoa on March 23.

Investment

Investment surges in Bac Ninh Province

13:00 | 01/04/2023 FDI

Vietnam's retail market proves attractive for foreign investors

09:21 | 29/03/2023 FDI

Vietnam is becoming an attractive retail market for companies all over the world with many regional and global FDI investors recently announcing plans to increase capital and expand distribution networks here.

Asian investors increasingly keen on Vietnam

13:00 | 26/03/2023 FDI

(VEN) - Vietnam is considered a promising destination for investment from Asia, as evidenced by the increasing operations of multinational corporations.

India introduces pharmaceutical industry' opportunities to potential Vietnamese investors

19:54 | 23/03/2023 Vietnam and other regions

Invest India, the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, had networking hybrid meet in Ho Chi Minh City, introducing investment opportunities in Indian pharmaceutical industry to potential Vietnamese investors.

Finance-Banking

Central bank to cut refinance rate in next quarter: UOB

06:12 | 02/04/2023 Finance-Banking

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) anticipates the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will cut its refinance rate in the second quarter this year by 100 basis points to 5.00%.

Decree 08, a magic wand for corporate bonds?

06:00 | 30/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - Economists believe the newly issued government decree on the private issuance of corporate bonds will have a positive impact on the corporate bond market.

Foreign investors expand consumer finance business in Vietnam

09:08 | 29/03/2023 Finance-Banking

Large foreign financial groups have actively penetrated the Vietnamese consumer finance market, which has significantly helped accelerate the digitalisation of the country’s financial services.

Stock market violations to face stricter sanctions

07:10 | 26/03/2023 Stock Market

The State Securities Commission (SSC) will review the Law on Securities and related decrees to complete the legal framework, and strengthen sanctions for violations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors.

Environment

COP28 President-Designate to speak at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue Conference

16:21 | 29/03/2023 Environment

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, will visit Berlin to give a keynote speech at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue Conference 2023 (BETD) and meet with senior leaders and ministers from across the world. During the BETD, Dr. Al Jaber will repeat his call for governments, the private sector and civil society to work together for swift and ambitious action to reduce global emissions and progress the energy transition.

Turning coffee grounds into energy

13:00 | 27/03/2023 Environment

(VEN) - Turning coffee grounds into biomass energy has helped the Nestlé Vietnam Co., Ltd save VND40-50 billion a year.

Vietnam saves 298,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2023

10:48 | 27/03/2023 Environment

With lights turned off for one hour starting 8:30 pm on March 25 in response to the 2023 Earth Hour campaign, Vietnam saved 298,000 kWh of electricity equivalent to about 555.6 million VND (23,617 USD), according to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN)’s National Load Dispatch Center.

The value of wood scraps for business

13:00 | 25/03/2023 Environment

(VEN) - Reusing scraps derived from most stages of wood exploitation and processing will increase business profits by two to three percent.

Science - Technology

Intellectuals form important force for social development: Party leader

06:00 | 02/04/2023 Science - Technology

Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023

06:00 | 01/04/2023 Science - Technology

The Vietnamese team won 17 prizes at the International Robothon 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 26.

Vietnam, US cultivate sci-tech, innovation cooperation

06:00 | 30/03/2023 Science - Technology

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy held a working session in Hanoi on March 23 with a business delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) led by the council's President and CEO Ted Osius who were on a working visit to Vietnam from March 21-23.

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