Two more metro trains arrive in HCMC
On June 20, two more trains with three cars each arrived at the Khanh Hoi Port in the city's District 4 as part of HCMC's first metro line project, which connects Ben Thanh Market in downtown to Suoi Tien Theme Park. They are the fourth and fifth trains of the 17 trains on the urban rail line to
Vietnam s fresh lychees conquer international markets
Nearly a ton of fresh lychee Thanh Ha (Hai Duong) has been sent to the Netherlands to introduce to customers to the fruit. After being exported to the Netherlands and France, Vietnamese lychees have attracted attention in these markets.
Vietnamese lychees confident of winning over consumer taste in Netherlands
NDO/VNA – Fresh lychees from Vietnam have hit the shelves of a supermarket in the Netherlands and received warm response, expecting to make further inroads into this market in the time ahead.
Manufacturing and processing sector playing key role in FDI attraction
NDO/VNA – The manufacturing and processing sector has taken the lead in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) since the beginning of this year, pulling in US$6.1 billion, or over 43% of the total.
International expo on support industries slated for October
NDO/VNA – The Vietnam International Expo on Support Industries and Processing - Manufacturing (VIMEXPO 2021) is scheduled to take place from October 27-29 at the International Centre for Exhibition (ICE) in Hanoi.
Quang Ngai calls for investment in key projects during 2021-2025
NDO – The Quang Ngai Provincial People’s Committee recently approved a list of key projects to call for investment in the period from 2021-2025.
Aviation sector sees long, uneven recovery
The fourth wave of Covid-19 is proving more devastating for the aviation sector. Revenue from air transport in 2020 dipped by over 61% against 2019, according to a draft report prepared by the Ministry of Planning and Investment MoPIC and Ministry of Finance.
Stock market closes in downbeat mood
On the southern bourse, the benchmark index closed at 1,356.52 points, with 176 gainers and 222 losers. Trade volume advanced 5.3%, from the session earlier, at 769.6 million shares, while the trade value lost 4% at VND23.4 trillion. Over 29 million shares worth VND1.3 trillion were traded in
HCMC pilots seaport fee collection
Accordingly, the HCMC Inland Waterway Port Authority will use the pilot results to assess the security of the system, the local media reported. According to the fee collection plan, the collection will be conducted automatically. Fee payers will make declarations of their cargo on the customs
First flow of gas pumped out of Su Tu Trang oil field in phase 2A
NDO/VNA – The Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) on June 18 welcomed the first flow of gas from Su Tu Trang (White Lion) oil field in phase 2A.
90% of tourism firms in HCMC suspend operations
According to the HCMC Department of Tourism, HCMC – Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 90% of tourism companies in HCMC, including small and medium ones and those specializing in inbound tours, have suspended their operations. From January 1 last year to March 3 this year, 152 tourism companies had
Vietnam Airlines gets nod to operate flights to Canada
Vietnam Airlines is the first Vietnamese carrier to get this certificate, which took effect on June 11, for an unlimited time period and number of flights. Therefore, Vietnam Airlines can carry passengers and cargo to every airport in Canada.
