Durian fastest growing fruit export to China
Durian was the fastest-growing export to China among fruits in the first two months of this year, rising by 291% year-on-year to US$56.9 million.
Interesting experiences suggested for the 30/4 - 1/5/2023 Holiday
Destinations with many unique experiences, imbued with local culture will be the right choice for visitors to enjoy the holiday with family and friends.According to international readers' votes at TripAdvisor's "Travellers' Choice Best of the Best" travel awards, Hanoi is the best food
Bell 505 plane crash on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: all victims found, investigation is underway
Bell 505 helicopter, number VN-8650, crashed in the sea bordering Lan Ha Bay (Hai Phong) and Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh). There were five people on the helicopter, including a pilot, Colonel Chu Quang Minh, and four Vietnamese tourists.
Six violations of TikTok in Vietnam pointed out
HCMC – The Authority of Broadcasting, Television and Electronic Information has pointed out six major violations committed by TikTok in Vietnam and plans to probe its operations, heard at a regular press conference yesterday, April 6. First, TikTok failed to handle violations in content related to
Last victim in Quang Ninh helicopter crash found dead
HCMC – Rescuers have found the body of the last passenger in the tourist helicopter crash in the waters between Quang Ninh Province and Haiphong City. The body was recovered near Cat Hai District, Haiphong City, a few hundred meters from where the helicopter’s wreckage was found. The Bell 505
Over VND26 trillion in corporate bonds issued in March
HCMC – The corporate bond market showed signs of recovery in March, with 11 rounds of bond issues worth a total of VND26,425 billion launched, according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA). This is a significant increase compared to previous months. January saw only one batch of
Steel prices inch down
HCMC – Weak demand has driven down steel prices, which now range from VND15.6 million to VND15.9 million per ton. Local steelmaker Hoa Phat Group, which holds a 40% share of the nation’s construction steel market, now quotes its rebar D10 CB300 at VND15.89 million per ton and rolled steel CB240 at
Agribank offers VND30-trillion credit line for homebuyers, developers
HCMC – The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, or Agribank, has rolled out a VND30-trillion credit line for social housing investors and homebuyers, applicable from now until June 30 of this year. The interest rate is 8.7% per year for investors and 8.2% per year for homebuyers,
GS25 convenience store owner lost $21,000 a day in 2022
Last year, CVS Holdings, which operates the GS25 Vietnamese convenience store chain, suffered a post-tax consolidated loss of over 167 billion VND, equivalent to nearly $21,000 per day.
Enterprises are not supposed to manage the petrol stabilization fund anymore?
On the morning of April 6, at a conference of full-time National Assembly deputies, The Ministry of Finance is suggested managing the petrol stabilization fund instead of keeping it at the enterprise as it is in case of deliberate misuse.
Ben Luc-Long Thanh expy project cost reduced
HCMC – The Ben Luc-Long Thanh expressway project now costs VND30,073 billion, down by VND1,247 billion, as its investment plan has been revised. The cost includes VND8,000 billion funded by the Asian Development Bank, VND10,600 billion provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and
Vietnamese wood exporters grapple with waning demand
Vietnamese wooden products exporters are expected to face uncertainties until the end of this year due to falling consumer demand in some major markets, according to VNDirect Securities Corporation.