Vietnam Air re-starts regular Beijing-Hanoi flights
HCMC – Vietnam Airlines yesterday, March 19, re-started its regular air service between China’s Beijing and Vietnam’s Hanoi City after a three-year pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Vietnam Airlines, Flight VN513 departed from Beijing at 15:30 and arrived at Hanoi at 17:55
Hoa Binh ships first batch of fresh sugarcane to U.S.
HCMC – The northern upland province of Hoa Binh yesterday, March 19, shipped its first batch of 20 tons of newly harvested sugarcane to the U.S. A ceremony was co-held by the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Tien Ngan Trade and Investment Company to mark this
New concerns for stock market
That many enterprises will be subject to inspection regarding their previous stages of flotation or divestment of State capital sparks concerns among investors. This could be another source of pressure on the stock market, which is already in a sensitive and very vulnerable state. Check on
Exploring new markets
Headwinds from slumping demand may pose further challenges for Vietnam’s export sector. To overcome difficulties, exporters need to gain a stronger foothold. What does a plunge in new orders indicate? New orders have dived among Vietnam’s key export industries, such as apparel, footwear and wood,
Housing finance
Vietnam’s depressed property market has led to calls for government intervention in credit markets to help overextended property developers and to stimulate demand for housing. Lessons from international experience suggest that there is scope for government action to improve the operation of the
Tasting fish noodle soup of Quy Nhon
Visitors to Quy Nhon should try the fish noodle soup, a specialty that has contributed to the culinary culture of this coastal city. As a coastal city, Quy Nhon always has an abundant source of fish. Quy Nhon fish noodle is special as it is processed right from fresh fish caught from the sea. The
Hindrances to FDI inflows
Vietnam is among the destinations receiving huge investment shifts from China and has taken the lead in the race for FDI capital against potential competitors such as China, Indonesia, India, and Mexico. However, the country still finds it difficult to attract FDI due to international political
Proposed time limit for apartment ownership gets thumbs down
HCMC – The National Assembly Standing Committee has not thrown its weight behind the time limit of apartment ownership as proposed in the draft of the revised Housing Law. Earlier, the Government proposed apartment ownership be terminated when it expires or when authorities order apartment
Vietnam remains promising market for Queensland meat exports
HCMC – Vietnam has imported over 37,000 tons of beef from Australia since 2020, with the northeastern state of Queensland being a key supplier, according to the Trade and Investment Queensland-Vietnam (TIQ Vietnam) Office. “The volume of Australian beef imported into Vietnam over the years
Auto importers in Vietnam seek 50% cut in registration fee
HCMC – The Vehicle Importers Vietnam Association (VIVA) has submitted a request to the Government seeking approval for a 50% reduction in registration fees for imported automobiles, matching the fee structure proposed for locally-made cars. VIVA, which has 12 members, made the above proposal in
Bamboo Airways begins selling Hanoi-Ca Mau flight tickets
HCMC – Local carrier Bamboo Airways today, March 17, began selling tickets for the air service connecting Hanoi City and Ca Mau Province in the Mekong Delta. Round-trip flights will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting April 29. One-way tickets start from around VND769,000.
Steel output and consumption dive in Jan-Feb
HCMC – Though the economic outlook in January and February has brightened, steel production, domestic consumption and exports plunged, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA). In the first two months of 2023, the output of finished steel products fell 16.3% year-on-year to nearly 4.3