Dong Nai’s industrial zones attract US$900 million of FDI in Jan-Oct
HCMC – The industrial zones in the southern province of Dong Nai reported US$900 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals, reaching 129% of the target. There are 23 foreign-invested projects in supporting industries, with total pledged capital of US$231 million. Most of these
National Assembly approves adding birthplace info to new passports
HCMC – The National Assembly, the legislature of Vietnam, today, November 15, adopted a resolution that allows the addition of the place of birth (POB) field to new Vietnamese passports. In early July this year, the immigration department of the Ministry of Public Security began issuing brand-new
The scenery of Moc Chau in the early winter days makes the virtual life enthusiasts unable to miss
Moc Chau Plateau is entering wonderful days with fragrant flowers, blooming sweet fruits, and magical natural scenery. Moc Chau is a tourist destination that is [...]
Vocarimex to divest from Calofic
HCMC – Vietnam Vegetable Oils Industry Corporation (Vocarimex) has announced a plan to divest from Calofic Corporation, a cooking oil joint venture between Vocarimex and Singapore’s Wilmar International Limited. The Vocarimex management board decided to restructure its investment in Calofic and
Tram Chim National Park investment project approved
HCMC – The Dong Thap People’s Committee has approved a project for forest management and sustainable ecosystem development at the Tram Chim National Park for the 2021-2025 period, according to the local media. The project will cost VND73 billion, of which VND50 billion will come from the State
Environmental remediation project launched
HCMC – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) today, November 15, launched a project to reduce pollution in cooperation with Winrock International and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project is expected to be carried out in five years with an
Binh Dinh approves VND53.5-trillion steel project
HCMC – Long Son Phu My Iron and Steel JSC has got the green light from Binh Dinh Province to develop an iron and steel complex at a total cost of some VND53.5 trillion. According to the Binh Dinh Investment Promotion Center, the Long Son Iron and Steel Production Complex project would cover over
Vietnam’s exports to Germany grow
HCMC – Vietnam’s exports to Germany have grown strongly since the European Union–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force on August 1, 2020. Vietnam’s exports to Germany amounted to US$7.29 billion in 2021, and the first 10 months of this year saw the shipments continuing strong
Steel industry woes may last until mid-2023
HCMC – Steel output and consumption have plunged in recent months, and the situation is predicted to linger until the second quarter of next year. The Vietnam Steel Association said in its latest report that output of finished steel products in October had slid 16.38% month-on-month and 28.7%
G20 Summit starts, discusses how to recover together
BALI – In his opening remarks at the Group of 20 (G20) major economies summit on Tuesday morning, November 15, on the tourist island of Bali, Indonesia, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said people are responsible for collaborating to save the world and mend the global economy. “We have no option.
The small house in Phu Tho is located in the middle of a vast field, designed in the ‘grandparents’ era, but everyone likes it
The house is the home that Van’s family finds every weekend. The whole family can have fun, mingle with nature, and experience the feeling of living [...]
You don’t have to go far, just walking around Ho Chi Minh City, you can “eat down” famous dishes in 3 regions.
Try to spend a day, invite your friends to go around Ho Chi Minh City to eat all the famous dishes from the North – [...]