Society

Geographic advantages for economic development

13:00 | 10/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - Having identified transport infrastructure as a strategic breakthrough, Quang Ninh Province has been investing in a modern transport system, shortening the distance between localities inside and outside the province and bolstering the connection between national, regional and international traffic networks.

Transport infrastructure key priority

06:00 | 10/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - Quang Ninh Province has mobilized major resources from various economic sectors to develop a modern, strategic socioeconomic transportation infrastructure. Vietnam Economic News’ Tien Dung & Thuy Lan discussed the province’s plans with Hoang Quang Hai, Director of the Quang Ninh Province Department of Transport.

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.

Giving a boost to logistics development

06:00 | 12/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - Quang Ninh Province has invested in major transport infrastructure projects to create conditions for logistics service development in a bid to become a regional logistics and multimodal transportation center connecting Vietnam to the world.

Cross-border and domestic services, tourism thrive

13:00 | 11/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - The northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh has achieved strong tourism and service development in part due to its greatly improved transport infrastructure.

Province draws growing number of investors

06:00 | 11/11/2022 Society

(VEN) - Quang Ninh Province has become an attractive destination for foreign investors thanks to its improved investment environment and consistent transport infrastructure.

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.

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.

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).

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Prime Minister demands faster disbursement of public investment capital

17:29 | 03/02/2023 Policy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demanded faster pace of public investment capital disbursement while chairing the Cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Trade ministry to support enterprises in boosting exports

13:19 | 03/02/2023 Foreign trade

The Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will collaborate with relevant agencies in carrying out measures to help enterprises expand their shares in foreign markets, said Vu Ba Phu, head of the agency.

Food and beverage industry to do well this year despite modest economy

13:00 | 03/02/2023 Industry

The food and beverage market is forecast to grow by over 18% this year to 720 trillion VND (30.7 billion USD).

Leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on Party’s founding anniversary

11:57 | 03/02/2023 News and Events

A delegation of Party, State, and Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) leaders paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Ha Noi on February 3 on the occasion of the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.

Hunting for real estate investment opportunities after Tet

09:32 | 03/02/2023 Property

Although the market faced a standstill at the end of 2022, wealthy investors are still hunting for potential business opportunities after the Lunar New Year holiday.

Shinhan Life Vietnam introduces flexible term life insurance product

14:45 | 03/01/2023 Companies

Shinhan Life Vietnam recently launched life insurance “Shinhan – Song Khoe with Fantastic Four S-Plus”. This is a flexible insurance solution that offers a wide range of options to optimize protection for each customer.

Hanoi tourism meets recovery targets

06:00 | 09/01/2023 Metropolis

(VEN) - An estimated 17.02 million tourists visited Hanoi in the first 11 months of 2022, over five times the figure in the corresponding period last year. That includes 1.27 million foreign tourists, meeting the minimum target set for the year.

Customs sector leads in IT application

06:00 | 05/01/2023 Digitalization

(VEN) - A new information technology (IT) system developed by the General Department of Vietnam Customs (Vietnam Customs) under its administrative reform is expected to generate savings of about VND920 billion in the next five years for 92,000 importers, exporters and operators of warehouses, yards and ports.

Nghe An Province increases local content of industrial products

06:00 | 06/01/2023 Province

(VEN) - Nghe An is one of the chosen destinations of large international investors shifting their supply chains to Vietnam, providing businesses in the north-central province with access to new opportunities for support industry development.

Rosy prospects for Vietnam-Argentina trade

06:00 | 04/01/2023 Vietnam and other regions

(VEN) - Commercial ties between Vietnam and Argentina are expected to expand in 2023. Ahead of the New Year, Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo Mara Beltramino spoke with Vietnam Economic News’ Hoa Quynh and Thu Trang.

Multimedia

Video Longform Infographic Photo

My Phong Nha

02/03/2022 18:00 Video

Phong Nha stands out with more than 300 caves, some of which are internationally famous. The caves and jungle create a unique landscape and terrain that you can rarely find in other places in the world.

Vietnam – Potential destination for Italian businesses

15/10/2018 11:09 Video

This year, Vietnam and Italy celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Italy diplomatic ties with many achievements in all fields, including the growth of economic cooperation. The remarkable achievements were contributed by trade and investment promotion activities organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM). Vietnam Economic News’ reporter talked with Mr. Michele D'Ercole - Chairman of ICHAM in Vietnam about these matters.

Policy

Prime Minister demands faster disbursement of public investment capital

17:29 | 03/02/2023 Policy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demanded faster pace of public investment capital disbursement while chairing the Cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Deputy FM highlights role of economic diplomacy in service of national development

11:05 | 01/02/2023 Policy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accompanied the Ministry of Planning and Investment and agencies to attract high-quality investment, connect and support foreign enterprises to invest and expand operations in Việt Nam, as well as to strengthen exchange and cooperation with investment funds and study international investment trends.

Việt Nam supports expansion of UN Security Council

06:00 | 30/01/2023 Policy

Addressing the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform at the 77th UN General Assembly on January 26 (local time) in New York, Ambassador Nguyễn Phương Trà also emphasised improving the working method of the UNSC and limiting the use of veto power.

Prime Minister assigns tasks to Deputy Prime Ministers

07:00 | 17/01/2023 Policy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed decision 19/QD-TTg assigning tasks to the Deputy Prime Ministers.

Industry & Trade

Food and beverage industry to do well this year despite modest economy

13:00 | 03/02/2023 Industry

The food and beverage market is forecast to grow by over 18% this year to 720 trillion VND (30.7 billion USD).

Moving ahead with 2023’s Global Priorities: Electrification and Decarbonization

15:05 | 02/02/2023 Industry

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates is taking center stage in the global efforts to address climate change and sustainability. Recently, leaders have gathered for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, kicking off a year of events leading up to the UAE-hosted COP28 at the end of the year.

Hanoi eyes 950 firms in support industries this year

06:00 | 02/02/2023 Support industries

Hanoi has set a target to have about 950 enterprises operating in the field of supporting industries this year, an increase of approximately 20 compared to 2022.

Vietnam to reduce environmental impact of textile-garment industry by 2030

06:00 | 01/02/2023 Industry

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has set a goal of helping Vietnam's textile and garment industry be more environmentally friendly by 2030.

Investment

Greening foreign investment

06:00 | 03/02/2023 FDI

(VEN) - The government’s declared commitment to reduce net carbon emissions to zero by 2050 has prompted a wave of high-quality, sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI) projects.

Southeast region prepares for new FDI wave

09:18 | 02/02/2023 FDI

The southeast region is preparing necessary conditions in infrastructure, administrative procedures and human resources to welcome a new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI), as investors have flocked to the region right from the beginning of this year.

January FDI nears US$1.7 billion

14:46 | 31/01/2023 FDI

Vietnam attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth US$1.69 billion as of January 20 this year, down 19.8 percent annually, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Viet Nam calls for more investment in green growth

16:52 | 22/01/2023 FDI

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha called on foreign businesses to boost investment, support Viet Nam in green growth, and well implement international commitments on sustainable development and climate change, including UNCOP26 commitments to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Finance-Banking

Tax revenue up 4.4 percent year-on-year in January

08:40 | 03/02/2023 Finance-Banking

Tax revenue in January was estimated at VND165.7 trillion (US$7.06 billion), or 12.1 percent of the ordinance estimate, up 4.4 percent year-on-year, the General Department of Taxation reported on January 31.

State-owned banks under capital increase pressure

10:52 | 01/02/2023 Finance-Banking

Vietnam’s four biggest State-owned banks have an urgent need for capital increase in 2023 as their charter capital is too low, with some unable to ensure the regulated minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR), according to industry insiders.

Positive prospects for Vietnam’s stock market this year

14:48 | 31/01/2023 Stock Market

2022 was an eventful year for the Vietnamese stock market with many records set.

Positive 2023 securities market forecasts

06:00 | 20/01/2023 Stock Market

(VEN) - Vietnam’s securities market experienced strong volatility in 2022, stemming from investor caution in the face of global economic and political uncertainties.

Environment

Vietnam looks ahead to 2023 climate summit

06:00 | 25/12/2022 Environment

(VEN) - World leaders are hoping the COP28 Climate Change Summit, scheduled for November 30 to December 12, 2023, in the UAE will achieve expectations not met at the COP27 summit held in Egypt in November 2022.

Preserving nature, facilitating business

06:00 | 10/12/2022 Environment

(VEN) - In the past few years, the natural resources and environment sector of Hung Yen Province has advised authorities on state management of natural resources and the environment, contributing to provincial economic growth, industrialization and modernization.

AkzoNobel Vietnam protects Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse against harsh weather

11:40 | 24/11/2022 Environment

AkzoNobel, a leading global paints and coatings company and the major producer of Dulux brand, has completed repainting the Cu Lao Xanh Lighthouse project with Dulux Weathershield®. It is the third lighthouse in Vietnam recoated under the “Lighthouse Protection Campaign” of AkzoNobel.

JTI Vietnam commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions

16:25 | 15/11/2022 Environment

Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and to limit its impact on life on earth, the rise in mean global temperature should not exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The private sector plays a huge role in helping to achieve this goal, and companies must commit and take concrete action in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

Science - Technology

Managed security provides IT talent gap solution for businesses in SEA

16:34 | 30/01/2023 Information technology

Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky today reveals the state of MSSP in the region, particularly the main benefits that local SMBs and enterprises gain from this outsourcing model.

Headquarters of Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology inaugurated

09:23 | 30/01/2023 Science - Technology

An inauguration ceremony of the headquarters of the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (VKIST) was held at the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Ha Noi on January 17.

WHO to share mRNA vaccine technology with VietNam

09:14 | 30/01/2023 Science - Technology

Vietnam, along with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Serbia will receive support from the World Health Organization (WHO)'s mRNA technology transfer hub in South Africa, announced the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 23.

Welcoming the year of digital data for Vietnam

16:57 | 22/01/2023 Digitalization

(VEN) - In 2022, the government assigned more important functions and tasks in digital transformation, government, economy, society, technology, and electronic transactions to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Society

Hunting for real estate investment opportunities after Tet

09:32 | 03/02/2023 Property

Although the market faced a standstill at the end of 2022, wealthy investors are still hunting for potential business opportunities after the Lunar New Year holiday.

Vietnamese university up 97 places in Webometrics ranking

10:00 | 02/02/2023 Society

Vietnam National University (VNU) - Hanoi climbed 97 places to rank 661st in the latest Webometrics Ranking of World Universities in 2023, which was announced on February 1 by the Cybermetrics Lab, a member of the Spanish National Research Lab.

PM inspects national key transport projects

09:36 | 31/01/2023 Society

The first phase of the 652.86km North-South Expressway has 11 component projects, three of which are invested in public-private partnerships (PPP). The rest, including the Mai Sơn-National Highway 45 project, are funded with public investment.

A great chance to invest in commercial property

10:46 | 30/01/2023 Property

Vietnam's commercial real estate sector is still in its infancy and is mostly focused on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. However, industry analysts assert that the market area has a great deal of untapped potential.

Vietnamese Brands

Nestlé Vietnam and the journey to sustainable development

13:00 | 10/01/2023 Companies

(VEN) - With nearly three decades of operation in Vietnam, Nestlé Vietnam has been implementing many initiatives to improve human health and protect the planet through its commitments and sustainable development strategy. Recently, the company has continued to be honored as the Most Sustainable Business in Vietnam.

VIMC embarks on strong recovery

06:00 | 10/01/2023 Companies

(VEN) - In the context of the strong recovery of the maritime transport market, the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) has brought into play its internal strength to achieve successful business results in 2022.

MM Mega Market launches a new modern Giá tốt business model

16:18 | 30/12/2022 Vietnamese Brands

Recognizing changes in shopping behaviors, MM Mega Market has publicly launched its new business model – Giá tốt. Giá tốt is currently present in big cities and provinces in Vietnam with more than 250 Giá tốt partners, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa, Quy Nhon, Buon Ma Thuot, Rach Gia, etc.