Third passenger terminal proposed for Danang airport
HCMC – The government of Danang City is seeking approval from the Ministry of Transport to increase the number of flights and passengers at the Danang International Airport, including building a new passenger terminal to meet rising travel demand. Danang proposed that the ministry raise the
Ministry proposes amending rice import regulations
HCMC – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has written to the prime minister proposing amending Decree 107/2018/ND-CP on rice exports. The ministry said Vietnam usually exports 6-6.5 million tons of rice annually while statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs showed that the
Four rates of environmental protection tax on fuels proposed for 2023
HCMC – The Ministry of Finance has proposed applying four rates of environmental protection tax on fuels in 2023 depending on global prices. When the global oil price is below US$70 a barrel, the tax rates would reach the ceiling level of the tax bracket, which is VND4,000 per liter on gasoline,
Ha Giang tourism captivates visitors
The pristine and majestic scenery of the rocky plateau and the rich national culture make Ha Giang a destination that captivates domestic and international tourists. [...]
Free visit to the Ho Dynasty Citadel
THANH HOA – On the occasion of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, the Ho Dynasty citadel will offer free admission for visitors on November 23. According to [...]
Vietnam’s three medical universities cooperate with Harvard Medical School
HCMC – The Hanoi Medical University, the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC have signed a partnership with Harvard Medical School (HMS), a graduate medical school of Harvard University, to set up a program for the training, study, and
Former deputy health minister stands trial
HCMC – The Hanoi People’s Court started the trial for former Deputy Minister of Health Cao Minh Quang and eight other defendants for their alleged responsility for irregularities in the procurement of materials to produce antivirals of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The trial is expected to last
Earn hundreds of millions of dong thanks to soap art
HAI PHONG – Once stuck until he fell ill due to a loss in business, Mr. Ha Anh Tuan found a new direction – artistic soap [...]
Spa owners spend thousands of dollars on gardening in the city
HANOI – Ms. Nguyen Thuong in Nam Tu Liem district surprised friends and relatives when she invested hundreds of millions of dong in a system of [...]
PVChem to spend VND125 billion setting up subsidiary
HCMC – PetroVietNam Chemical and Services Joint Stock Corporation, or PVChem, has passed a plan to establish PVChem-CS with total chartered capital of VND125 billion. PVChem, which trades its PVC shares on the Hanoi Stock Exchange, will hold a 100% stake in PVChem-CS. Its subsidiary will
SCG’s Green Innovation makes highlight at APEC 2022, suggesting role models for ESG actions to tackle global challenges
At the 2022 APEC in Bangkok, Thailand on November 18-19, regional leaders discussed global challenges and opportunities for sustainable economic recovery. Among the discussions, the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) landscape was continuously the key highlight. As part of the APEC
Gasoline prices move sideways, oil prices down slightly
HCMC – Domestic retail prices of gasoline saw little change versus 10 days ago, while the prices of oil products, except for heavy fuel oil, fell slightly starting at 3 p.m. today, according to an announcement jointly issued by the ministries of Industry-Trade and Finance. The current price of