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Work on Long Thành international airport starts next month

  A rendering of the Long Thành International Airport plan in the southern province of Đồng Nai. Photo courtesy of Airports Corporation of Việt Nam HCM CITY — Construction of the proposed Long Thành international airport in the southern province of Đồng Nai is expected to start next month as promised by State-owned Airports Corporation of […]


First e-commerce pavilion for Danish brands launched on Lazada

  Danish Ambassador to Việt Nam and CEO of Lazada Vietnam sign an exclusive partnership MoU. — Photo courtesy of Danish Embassy to Việt Nam HCM CITY — Danish Ambassador to Việt Nam Kim Højlund Christensen and the CEO of Lazada Vietnam, James Z Dong, on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form an exclusive partnership to provide consumers […]


Week of Mường Khương mandarins opens in Hà Nội

  Mường Khương mandarins are displayed in the event. VNS Photo Mai Hương HÀ NỘI — Foodies in Hà Nội have the chance to enjoy the local cuisine of the northwest region when visiting the Week of Mường Khương mandarins and Lào Cai Province’s agricultural products which opened at Big C Thăng Long supermarket on Saturday. […]


Experts propose solutions to push agriculture industry during pandemic

  The COVID-19 pandemic has affected exports of local fresh vegetables and fruits. Experts and managers have proposed a number of mechanisms, policies and solutions to promote a sustainable agricultural system. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam  HÀ NỘI — The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted local agricultural products and exports, especially to China, disrupting agricultural value […]


Work starts on King Crown Infinity residential and commercial complex in HCM City

  Construction on the King Crown Infinity residential and commercial complex project began on November 21 in HCM City’s Thủ Đức District. — VNS Photo HCM CITY — Construction began on Saturday on the King Crown Infinity residential and commercial complex in HCM City’s Thủ Đức District. With two 30-storey buildings, the King Crown Infinity is […]


More M&A deals in the banking sector next year: local media

  The signing ceremony between BIDV and KEB Hana Bank in November 2019. — Photo bidv.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s equity market may witness big merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in 2021 as local banks are trying to lure foreign capital on the country’s participation in international trade deals. Vietnamese banks, especially small-cap ones, […]


Việt Nam set to create value in global supply chains, CEOs tell forum

  Representatives of the HCM City Young Entrepreneurs Association and leaders of Bến Tre Province sign an MOU at the Việt Nam CEO Forum in HCM City on Thursday. VNS Photo Bồ Xuân Hiệp HCM CITY — Việt Nam is set to play the role of “value-creating” partner in the global supply chain by continuing to […]


Real estate inventories see decline: MoC

  The number of resort projects licenced in the central region was surged with 37 new projects, six times higher than the previous quarter despite of the decrease nationwide. — Photo kinhtechungkhoan.vn HÀ NỘI — Inventories in the real estate market have been on the decrease thanks to increasing liquidity, according to the Ministry of Construction […]


BKAV’s first batch of AI cameras exported to the US

  BKAV’s AI assembly line. BKAV is one of the first manufacturers in the world to successfully integrate AI into security cameras. — Photo courtesy of BKAV HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam-based cybersecurity corporation BKAV exported its first batch of artificial intelligence (AI) View security cameras to the US, the most demanding market in the world. The […]


Office rental rates to fall by end of year: experts

  An office space in Việt Nam. The office rental is expected to fall by the end of this year. — Photo doanhnhasaigon.vn HCM CITY — Office rental rates will continue to drop while supply will be in the non-central business district areas in HCM City in the coming time, according to property research companies. The office rental […]


Electronics industrial clusters to be piloted

Khai Quang Industrial Park in Vĩnh Phúc Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hùng HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Planning and Investment has instructed localities to review and report on the development of industrial zones with investment projects in the electronics industry with a scale starting from US$20 million. The reports will be used to pilot a scheme […]


Digital transformation optimises productivity and reduce costs and time

Experts at FPT Techday 2020 in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of FPT HCM CITY — With synchronous and solid investment in technology, businesses could quickly transform operations into a digital enterprise model to optimise productivity, reduce costs and time, attendees heard at FPT Techday 2020 in HCM City on Thursday. Based on implementing digital transformation […]


Businesses get access to non-interest loan package

  A representative of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies gives a loan disbursement contract to an employer in the central province of Quảng Bình. — VNA/VNS Photo  HÀ NỘI — Forty businesses have received money from the Government’s non-interest loan package of VNĐ62 trillion (US$2.7 billion) to pay salaries to nearly 1,200 employees who have stopped working due to […]


Health Park launches Health Land Phú Quốc brand

  Health Park Holding and Từ Tâm Community Healthcare Education Centre sign cooperation agreement on the sponsorship of the centre’s “Do Not Turn Away” project in HCM City on Thursday. — VNS Photo HCM CITY — Health Park Holding, which is building and developing the first healthcare park system at tourism destinations in Việt Nam, on November 19 launched the […]


Foreign fund to quit Gemadept

  Gemalink port, run by logistic firm Gemadept. — Photo gemadept.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Invest Fund II has put its entire holding of 42.87 million shares of the logistics firm Gemadept up for sale in an attempt to make a complete divestment. If successful, the fund will slash its stake at Gemadept to zero from 14.44 […]


Shares gain for four consecutive sessions

  Passengers board a Vietjet aircraft. Shares of Vietjet (VJC) rose 4.6 per cent on Friday. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet  HÀ NỘI — Shares gained on Friday afternoon, driven by robust inflows on growing investor confidence. The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose 0.69 per cent to close at 990.00 points. […]


Energy connection important pillar for ASEAN’s sustainable development: official

  The 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting was held on Thursday. — VNA/VNS Photo  HÀ NỘI — Energy connection between ASEAN member countries is an important pillar that needs to be strengthened to ensure energy security for the strong and sustainable development of the ASEAN Community, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đặng Hoàng […]


Coastal industrial zones attractive to investors

  An aerial photo of Bạch Đằng Bridge connecting Hải Phòng City and Quảng Ninh Province. — Photo courtesy of DEEP C HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s industrial zones property located near the sea is attracting great attention to investors as they maintain high occupancy rates and rental prices, heard attendants at a conference held […]


Sacombank receives SBV commendation

  The Emulation Flag that Sacombank has been awarded by the State Bank of Vietnam for its excellent achievements in the banking sector’s emulation movement in 2019. — Photo courtesy of the bank HCM CITY — Saigon Thương Tín Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) has been awarded the State Bank of Vietnam’s Emulation Flag for its […]


Smarter logistics will benefit Việt Nam: experts

The automated sortation system of delivery firm Giao Hang Nhanh (GHN)  with capacity of 40,000 orders per hour  in HCM City. Smarter logistics are reported to be key for Việt Nam to advance in the global value chain. — Photo courtesy of the firm HÀ NỘI — Smarter logistics are key for Việt Nam to advance […]