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.
Vietnam, the Netherlands promote exports through digital environment
The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will cooperate with agencies, organisations, and businesses to support Vietnamese exporters in e-commerce.
Vietnam a potential market for French businesses, investors: experts
French businesses should innovate their approach, enhance their understanding of culture and language, and make changes to adapt to Vietnam's transitioning economy in order to expand their market share and boost investment in the Southeast Asian nation, said Dr. Jean-Philippe Eglinger, the founder
Fourth body found in Quang Ninh tourist helicopter crash
HCMC – A woman’s body was recovered today, April 6, 16 hours after a helicopter carrying a pilot and four local tourists crashed near Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province. The victim’s identity remains unknown. Early morning, rescuers recovered the body of Colonel Chu Quang Minh, the pilot. He is the
Saigon Times, central bank to host banking forum next month
HCMC – The Saigon Times Group, in collaboration with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), will hold a forum titled “Monetary policy in turbulent times”. It is planned to take place at the International Convention Centre in Hanoi on May 10. The event is being held amid economic uncertainties continuing
Over 115,000 phone numbers verified after being blocked
HCMC – Over 115,000 mobile phone subscribers had updated their information with telecom carriers as of April 2 after they had been blocked from making calls or texting, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications. Around 1.67 million mobile phone numbers were blocked on March 31,
Taxman collects VND427 trillion for State budget in Q1
HCMC – The total budget revenue collected by tax agencies reached nearly VND427 trillion in the first quarter of this year, up 4.6% year-on-year and accounting for over 31% of the year’s estimate, according to the General Department of Taxation. Of the total, revenue from domestic sources is
Tremendous potential in Vietnam's supporting industries
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in supporting industries can benefit from multinational groups’ China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam, wrote Filippo Bortoletti, Country Director of the Dezan Shira & Associates Vietnam.
Tourist helicopter crashes in Halong Bay
HCMC – A helicopter with five people on board crashed today, April 5, in the waters between Halong Bay of Quang Ninh Province and Lan Ha Bay of neighboring Haiphong City, reported the local media. Piloted by Colonel Chu Quang Minh, the Bell 505 helicopter was carrying four Vietnamese tourists who
Over 80 packaging facilities and sweet potato growing areas eligible for export to China
China has unveiled a list of more than 80 local packaging facilities and growing areas of sweet potatoes that fully meet phytosanitary requirements, meaning they are allowed to be exported to the Chinese market.
G-7 trade ministers vow to cooperate on tech export controls
Trade ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies on Tuesday agreed to cooperate to impose export controls for cutting-edge technologies amid concerns that countries such as China may use them for military purposes and surveillance.