Danang opens two new direct flights to India
HCMC – Two direct flights linking Danang to New Delhi and Mumbai City were launched on October 18, helping boost tourism in Danang City. The two direct flights from Danang to New Delhi, Mumbai and vice versa were operated by Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier. Using Airbus A320 aircraft, the
New Mien Dong coach station handles thousands of passengers each day
HCMC – The new Mien Dong coach station, located in Thu Duc City, handles a daily average of 2,600 passengers, with some 206 coaches departing from the station, a representative of the Mien Dong coach station told the media. After receiving some 79 long-haul bus routes on October 11, the new
HCMC set to start work on three key roads by year-end
HCMC – HCMC will begin construction on three major traffic infrastructure projects by the end of this year with an investment of over VND10,000 billion. Luong Minh Phuc, director of the HCMC Management Board of Transportation Works Construction and Investment Projects (TCIP), said the three
HCMC transport dept proposes replacing Cat Lai bridge project
HCMC – The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed building two bridges across the Dong Nai River toward District 7 and Thu Duc City, replacing the long-planned Cat Lai Bridge. The first bridge would connect the southern region of HCMC and Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province. The route’s
EU investment may surge in late 2022
HCMC – Some 42% of European businesses active in Vietnam may expand their operations in the country, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) said in a recent report. European investor confidence in Vietnam’s growth potential slightly decreased amid global economic uncertainties, as
Can Gio poised to become seaside resort city
HCMC – The outlying district of Can Gio in HCMC is planned to become a seaside resort and eco-tourism city, with GDP per capita of VND182 million annually by 2030. The goal has been outlined in the HCMC Party Committee’s recently-issued resolution on the development priorities of Can Gio. Under
Train tickets for Lunar New Year holiday available next week
HCMC – Train tickets for the 2023 Lunar New Year holiday will be offered for sale from October 25 to cater to the strong demand of passengers during this peak travel season. Passengers traveling in groups can book tickets in advance from October 11 to October 20. From October 25, tickets will be
China considers importing sweet potatoes from Vietnam
CAN THO – China will send a team to Vietnam this week to conduct inspections of sweet potato growing areas and packaging facilities in preparation for importing the produce into the Chinese market. Le Van Thiet, deputy director of the Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture
Deep C on the path towards sustainable growth
Since its early years of operation, DEEP C has positioned itself as a leading developer and operator of an industrial zone and port complex in Haiphong City. During 25 years of development, the Belgian company has proven its long-term dedication to sustainable growth. In an interview with The
FDI disbursements at five-year high
HCMC – Capital disbursements of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects reached US$15.4 billion between January and September, its highest nine-month figure in five years. The total amount of FDI capital that was disbursed in the first nine months increased 16.2% year-on-year, according to the
Long Hau shares face sanctions over late report release
HCMC – The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has decided to restrict Long Hau Corporation from trading its LHG shares on the southern bourse from October 24, as the company remains sluggish in submitting its 2022 reviewed semi-annual financial report. HOSE had repeatedly urged the industrial park
VSIP Group gets green light to develop industrial park in Can Tho
CAN THO – The Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) Group yesterday, October 17, received an investment certificate to develop a new industrial park in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. The investment certificate was presented to Kelvin Teo, CEO at Sembcorp Development, a wholly-owned
VN-S’pore trade grows 16% in Jan-Sept
HCMC – The January-September period saw two-way trade between Vietnam and Singapore expanding 16% year-on-year to US$7 billion. Speaking at his talks in Hanoi yesterday with Singaporean President Halimah Yacob during her State visit to Vietnam, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that despite
Qualcomm partners with Razer and Verizon to introduce the ultimate 5G handheld gaming device
SAN DIEGO – Razer recently unveiled the highly anticipated Razer Edge 5G designed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Verizon. This groundbreaking collaboration introduces the world’s first dedicated 5G handheld gaming device, equipped w
EU trade deal boosts logistics industry
(VEN) - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) not only promotes Vietnam's exports to European member countries but also helps increase the demand for logistics services.
Hanwha Life Vietnam launches Protection 365 and new e-commerce website
Ho Chi Minh City, October 17, 2022 - Hanwha Life Vietnam Insurance Company Limited (Hanwha Life Vietnam) officially introduced Protection 365 insurance product with a quick and convenient purchase method on the new e-commerce website at https: e.hanwhalif