Japan provides US$1.38-million aid to Vietnam
HCMC – The Japanese government has provided about US$1.38 million to nine healthcare, education, transportation and environmental development projects in Vietnam. The grant is aimed at benefiting locals at the grassroots level in Vietnam, according to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio.
Conference highlights need to relax visa policy to attract int’l guests
HCMC – A tourism conference on the visa policy was held by Thanh Nien newspaper on March 10. Addressing the conference, Nguyen Ngoc Toan, editor-in-chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper, said many countries have favorable visa policies for international guests. According to VisaGuide.World in late 2022,
Transport Ministry proposes extending auto test certificates by 15 days
HCMC – Vehicle registration and testing certificates should be extended by 15 days to give auto owners more time due to huge backlogs at auto testing centers, the Ministry of Transport proposed in a letter sent to the Government on March 10. During this 15-day period, vehicles should be banned
Ninh Thuan targets 2.7 million tourist arrivals this year
HCMC – The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has set a target to welcome 2.7 million tourists, including 20,000 from abroad, this year. Nguyen Long Bien, vice chairman of the provincial government, issued a decision on the plan on March 9 to implement tourism promotion programs and fulfill this
Local drug makers struggle to expand market share
HCMC – The Saigon Times Group held a CEO forum connecting experts, authorities and leaders of pharmaceutical firms yesterday, March 9, to discuss the shortcomings of domestic pharmaceutical firms and improve the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The forum, “Enhancing the competitiveness of
Work starts on largest fruit processing plant in Daklak
HCMC – The Central Highlands province of Daklak has broken ground on a 10-hectare fruit processing facility, the largest of its kind in the province. Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Group JSC is the investor of the VND480-billion project, which is located in Ea Drong Commune in Cu M’gar District,
Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to Japan, S.Korea drop
HCMC – Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to Japan and South Korea in January fell strongly against the same period last year. General Department of Vietnam data showed exports of dragon fruits to over 40 countries and territories brought total revenue of over US$47 million in the first month of the
STK gets loan worth US$52.5 million
HCMC – Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation (STK) has announced its affiliated company, Unitex Corporation, has secured a syndicated loan of US$52.5 million, equivalent to VND1,233 billion. The lenders comprised CTBC Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, Entie Commercial Bank
Quang Ninh gears up to welcome back Chinese tourists
HCMC – Authorities, travel companies and tourism service providers in Quang Ninh Province are preparing to welcome back group tours from China, as the northern neighbor has allowed the organization of group tours to Vietnam from March 15. China’s move to reopen outbound group tours is seen as a
Ba Ria-Vung Tau sets up checkpoints to prevent IUU fishing
HCMC – Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province will establish three inter-disciplinary checkpoints to fight against IUU fishing at the sea gates of Sao Mai, Loc An and Binh Chau, authorized to inspect fishing boats, sailors and fishing licenses. The Ba Ria-Vung Tau People’s Committee has decided to set up three
Two auto testing centers in Hanoi resume operations
HCMC – Two auto registration and inspection centers in Hanoi City, 29.03S and 29.14D, were allowed to reopen today, March 10, according to Vietnam Register. They are located in Nam Tu Liem and Thanh Oai districts, the local media reported. Vietnam Register will mobilize the auto inspectors of
HCMC calls for Singapore investment in major projects
HCMC – HCMC called on Singaporean investors to invest in the city’s priority projects such as HCMC – Moc Bai Expressway, Beltway No. 4, and Metro line 3A-3B-4, reported the local media. At a conference on investment and trade opportunities for Vietnam and Singapore enterprises held by the HCMC
Chinese firm to pour US$2.5 billion into Thai Nguyen
HCMC – China’s Sunny Group is planning to invest US$2.5 billion in an industrial project in the northern province of Thai Nguyen. At the Vietnamese Government’s Office on March 8, Thai Nguyen Province and Sunny Group signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an industrial center at the Yen
Deputy PM urges handling congestion at auto testing centers
HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Transport to find solutions to worsening congestion at auto inspection centers so as to protect the legitimate interests of car owners. Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha yesterday, March 8, worked with
VND17.7 trillion in corporate bonds to fall due this month
HCMC – The amount of corporate bonds falling due in March is VND17.7 trillion, triple the figure in the previous month, showed data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association. Of the total, the real estate sector accounted for 43%, at nearly VND7.7 trillion, the consumer goods sector 29% at VND5.1
Four toll stations to be set up on Nha Trang-Cam Lam expy
HCMC – The Nha Trang-Cam Lam expressway across Khanh Hoa Province will have four toll stations installed at the Dien Khanh, Suoi Dau, Cam Lam and Cam Ranh intersections, according to the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DRVN). DRVN reported this plan to the Ministry of Transport during its review
