Vietnam remains attractive destinations for Japanese IT firms

Link Station, one of the IT companies in Japan’s Aomori prefecture, has an ambitious plan to develop its branch in Vietnam into one of its central offices in Southeast Asia.

Positive investment opportunities in Vietnamese stocks

Due to the impact of COVID-19, Việt Nam’s GDP growth rate reached a low point in the first quarter of 2023 at 3.4 per cent but has shown robust growth in recent quarters.

Small, low-value items imported on e-commerce platforms should be taxed

The vast majority of those are being imported through e-commerce platforms, including some of the largest in the country such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok, with combined value reaching billions of dollars monthly.

Vietnam’s inbound tourism booms, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Vietnam's inbound tourism is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, exceeding pre-pandemic levels as of the late April, signaling a promising season for the sector.

Proposal of compulsory non-cash payment for gold transactions controversy

The General Department of Taxation proposed the State Bank of Vietnam study regulations on making non-cash payments compulsory for gold transactions together with a control mechanism to improve transparency.

Untapped potential for Vietnam to build international transshipment ports

It was forecast that about 12.8 million TEU of container goods would be transshipped via ports in the East Sea by 2030.

Real estate market in the South picking up

The real estate market in provinces and cities in the Southern region of Vietnam in the first months of 2024 grew, with land, low-cost housing and apartments seeing higher demand.

Mekong Delta moving to navigate drought, saltwater intrusion

The Mekong Delta is the largest area for rice, fruit and fisheries production in Vietnam but has also been hit hard by climate change.

Hanoi’s wastewater project to undergo trial operation

Once the project is officially operational, waste water from 150 main sewers along the banks of the To Lich River will be collected and treated before being discharged into the river.

Creative economy opens up new space for economic development

Exporting creative goods generates billions of dollars for Vietnam each year, but understanding of this economy is still in its very preliminary stages.

Paris Court of Appeals yet to rule on Vietnamese dioxin victim’s lawsuit

The Paris Court of Appeals has yet to rule on Vietnamese French dioxin victim’s lawsuit against American chemical firms that supplied herbicides to the US army during the war in Vietnam, following a three-and-a-half-hour hearing on May 7.

Efforts to reduce sea freight rates

Numerous Vietnamese shippers have been facing challenges due to escalating sea freight rates, aggravated by arbitrary surcharge hikes by shipping lines.

Walking tour to experience public art space opens in Hanoi

The group of artists from Hanoi transformed the footbridge on Tran Nhat Duat Street into a joyful, vibrant and illuminated work of art in the evening.

VN needs to prioritise non-traditional energy source development

This strategic move is crucial for the nation to attain its target of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Hanoi pilots parking cashless payment

The pilots began on April 15 and in spite of some early problems, drivers have been generally positive.

Kim Son sedge weaving named as intangible cultural heritage

Over 30,000 craftsmen are currently working in the Kim Sơn sedge weaving craft in the district, which accounts for around 80 per cent of the district’s yearly handcraft production value.

VN registers strongest bullion demand since 2015

The World Gold Council’s demand trends report for the first quarter of this year showed that Việt Nam gold demand was strong in the quarter, supporting record-high prices.

Luc Nam pineapple considered specialty of Bac Giang Province

High in fiber, packed with Vitamin C and beautiful to look at, how the pineapple lands of Bac Giang Province are proving a draw for foodies and photographers

More people report losses from online financial investments

Scammers have appropriated billions of dong by tricking people into making financial investments online.

Grand parade for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary in photos

Thousands of people and tourists gathered at the Dien Bien Provincial Stadium to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024) this morning.

Filipino fisherman recovered adrift near Truong Sa

In the afternoon of May 6, the naval ship handed over the Filipino fisherman to a Filipino patrol ship at a point 80 nautical miles off Da Thi island

State Bank announces 4th gold bar auction to stabilise prices

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 7 announced a morning auction for a total of 16,800 taels of gold in Hanoi on May 8.

Vietnam dominate HCM City’s Asia Open Pickleball Championships

Vietnam won 17 golds to top the Asia Open Pickleball Championships which is organized for the first time in HCM City.

Vietnam Business News May 7/2024

SJC gold price reaches 87 million VND per tael

National Assembly deputies concerned about electronic cigarettes

The National Assembly’s committees on May 4 held a session on explaining state management responsibility for preventing and fighting the sale of electronic cigarettes.