Korean budget carrier T’way Airlines plans to reopen the HCM City – Incheon route from July 22. — Photo nhandan.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Korean budget carrier T’way Airlines plans to reopen the HCM City – Incheon route starting July 22 in an effort to restart its international operations post-pandemic. T’way Airlines will operate one-way flights from […]
Brian Spence Brian Spence* Although COVID-19 is sadly still raging in some parts of the world, countries that have dealt with it effectively can now look to the future. Việt Nam is at the very top of that list, recording no deaths and less than 400 cases. This fact has not been lost on the world and […]
The photo of the Hà Nội Stock Exchange. The northern market regulator held 16 auctions in June to raise US$1.4 billion worth of government bonds. — Photo hnx.vn HÀ NỘI — The State Treasury raised total VNĐ32.6 trillion (more than US$1.4 billion) worth of government bonds in 16 auctions at the Hà Nội Stock […]
Customers at an Agribank office in HCM City. — Photo Agribank HÀ NỘI — Banks in HCM City had slashed interest rates, extended debt repayment deadlines, and maintained debt classifications for businesses hurt by the COVID-19 on the total loans worth more than VNĐ384.6 trillion (US$16.53 billion) as of June 29. About 230,700 borrowers have […]
Representatives of the HCM City Centre for Supporting Industries Development, Saigon Hi-Tech Park and Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., sign a MoU in HCM City on July 2 to boost local spare parts suppliers . — VNS Photo HCM CITY — The HCM City Centre for Supporting Industries Development, Saigon Hi-Tech Park and Techtronic Industries […]
If you are an expat and planning on staying in Việt Nam for the long haul, you may have considered purchasing a property here. It may not be as straightforward as you are used to, but there are changes in the pipeline to make it easier for foreigners to own their own homes.
Vietjet’s representative delivers his speech during the award ceremony in HCM City this week. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet HCM CITY — Vietjet has been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in Asia at an award ceremony held in HCM City this week. Hosted by Asia’s leading human resource magazine, HR Asia Magazine, the event honoured the leading enterprises with […]
Propzy Việt Nam, a real estate tech company, unveils a platform for financial, insurance and real estate services on July 2. — VNS Photo Việt Dũng HCM CITY — Real estate technology company Propzy Việt Nam has set up a platform to offer customers comprehensive services related to finance, insurance and real estate. John Le, […]
Gold buyers are seen at Mạnh Hải. Gold Firm in Hà Nội. Gold prices are rated 16 per cent higher since the beginning of the year. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Việt HÀ NỘI — Local gold prices eased slightly yesterday after soaring to an 8.5-year high at near VNĐ50 million (US$2,168) per tael (1.2 ounces) […]
Production at the VIT Garment Company. Việt Nam needs more textile and dyeing projects to produce fabric meeting origin regulations at free trade agreements like EVFTA and CPTPP. — Photo nhandan.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Fabric production is a challenge for Việt Nam’s textile and garment industry when it comes to free trade agreements (FTAs) requirements on […]
Mobifone tests the 5G network in April. Việt Nam has developed a 5G network for the country’s innovation. — Photo courtesy of Mobifone HÀ NỘI — The development of 5G in Việt Nam will be the foundation for innovation for all economic sectors in the country, said Nguyễn Phong Nhã, deputy general director of the Authority of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information […]
A factory belonging to a foreign company. A new wave of foreign direct investment is forecast in Việt Nam due to a variety of reasons. — Photo tapchitaichinh.vn HCM CITY — A new wave of foreign direct investment driven by global uncertainty such as the US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic is imminent in […]
A booth showcases their products at the 2020 Consumption Stimulus Fair. — VNS Photo Văn Châu HCM CITY — The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade will host the 2020 Consumption Stimulus Fair from July 2 to 5 on 19 Đào Trinh Nhất Street in Thủ Đức District. The fair, financed by firms and […]
TikTok launches TikTok for Business, aiming to help brands tell their stories. — Photo Courtesy TikTok Vietnam HCM CITY — TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, has recently introduced a new global platform called TikTok for Business, aiming to help brands tell their stories in a more creative and engaging way. With this new platform, brands and marketers […]
The launching ceremony of the Việt Nam Grand Sale 2020 in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The capital city of Hà Nội plans to organise 200 shopping stimulus events during the national promotion month. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a launching ceremony for the national promotion month on Wednesday […]
Sacombank cardholders can get promotions of up to 100 per cent and refunds of 50 per cent of their bills when shopping at Vincom shopping malls during the ‘Red Sale Carnival’ through the month of July. — Photo courtesy of Sacombank HCM CITY — Through July, on the occasion of ‘Red Sale Carnival’ at […]
Việt Nam’s services growth is expected to stage a recovery over the second half of 2020. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Fitch Solutions have revised up its 2020 real GDP growth forecast for Việt Nam slightly to 3 per cent, from 2.8 per cent previously. Việt Nam’s real GDP was reported to grow by […]
A customer receives her lychee ordered on MoMo in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of Momo HÀ NỘI — More than 75 tonnes of lychee were sold via the e-wallet MoMo in the past 20 days as part of the programme ‘Supporting Vietnamese Agricultural Products’. According to the firm, the first season of the […]
A customer makes a payment using a QR code. Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is working with commercial banks and intermediary payment services institutions to implement QR code for power bill payment. — Photo nld.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is working with commercial banks and intermediary payment services institutions to offer QR code payments for power bills. Each […]
Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Việt Nam Shirel Levi The co-operative relations between Israel and Việt Nam are growing strong in all spheres, with the two countries currently negotiating the official signing of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). It is one of the items discussed by Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Việt Nam, Shirel Levi, in a recent […]
