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Intel and LG bypass Vietnam for billion-dollar projects: Analyzing the reasons

Foreign corporations such as Samsung, Intel, and LG have surveyed Vietnam for potential investment but ultimately decided to invest their billion-dollar projects in other countries.

Over 200 linked to Trinh Van Quyet’s crimes evade trial

Over 200 individuals, including relatives and acquaintances of former FLC Group Chairman Trinh Van Quyet, have been implicated in assisting his criminal activities. However, they will not face trial.

Quang Tri to unveil investment opportunities in 30 key projects

A conference to invite investments and reveal more details for ambitious plans for Quang Tri will be held on July 6

VN’s export products encounter 253 trade defence lawsuits

Those include 138 anti-dumping investigations, 50 self defence cases, 37 anti-evasion of trade remedies and 27 anti-subsidy cases.

Vietnam’s steel exports affected by EU’s extension of safeguard measures

The European Commission has extended safeguard measures on steel products for two more years until June 2026, impacting many steel exporting countries, including Vietnam.

Vietnam's path to a green economy: Challenges and opportunities

Vietnam is progressing its energy transition by decreasing its dependence on fossil fuel-based electricity and prioritising the development of clean, sustainable energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

Rail transport gains two-digit growth

In the first six months of the year, Vietnam Railway Corporation's total revenue rose by 10 per cent year-on-year to more than VNĐ4.5 trillion, including VNĐ3 trillion from the parent company, up by 11.2 per cent.

Vietnam Airlines to receive new planes this month

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will receive new Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-10 planes in July, the airline has announced.

Developing EV charging stations crucial for promoting green transport: Insiders

Developing charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) is an important part of the country’s scheme to promote the use of EVs in Vietnam to build a green transport system, according to insiders.

Man boasting of 'secret' way to earn money owns business with modest income

Nguyen Thanh Tien had introduced himself as the best-paid real estate expert in Vietnam, who teaches the secret to earn millions of dollars, own islands, and get rich from real estate. However, his business is incurring losses.

Hackers can steal money even when facial authentication is required

The requirement of facial authentication when transferring money is useless if scammers can successfully persuade victims to transfer money to them.

SSC suspends Deloitte Vietnam auditors following SCB fraud case

The State Securities Commission has suspended the professional status of four auditors from Deloitte Vietnam following the SCB case. This decision has raised questions regarding the role and responsibility of auditors in such incidents.

CMC signs MOUs with Korean partners at VN-Korea Business Forum

As part of Vietnamese PM’s visit to South Korea, CMC Corporation has signed memorandums of understanding with KSP Steel and RSupport to enhance technology integration and drive digital transformation.

'Red supply chain' evolves beyond low price and quality perceptions

Component suppliers, mostly Taiwanese (China), are facing stiff competition from powerful mainland rivals who are no longer synonymous with low prices and low quality.

Vietnam’s int'l aviation market rebound

The international aviation market has fully recovered and slightly surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang said at the Ministry of Transport’s mid-year conference on July 3.

Yearly agricultural export target achievable: official

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has affirmed his confidence that Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports can reach the revenue target of 55-56 billion USD this year.

Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama

Tourism is a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama in the first half of 2024 with revenue from accommodation and food services estimated at 356.4 trillion VND (14 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of 15.2%.

Ministry stops property transactions of 11 individuals in rubber group’s case

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has requested information about the assets of 11 individuals involved in the case of the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), and to stop business transactions of these people.

Chu Lai Port serves as key logistics center in central region

After 10 years of development, Chu Lai has affirmed its role as a large commercial port of the central region and Central Highlands.

Despite crop failure, Bac Giang litchi farmers pocket big money

Bac Giang farmers have had a record litchi crop failure this year with output just 42.5 percent of that last year. However, farmers earned VND4.8 trillion, a record high revenue.