HSBC supports Vietnam for sustainability goals
HCMC – HSBC Vietnam and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda. Under the MOU signed on the sidelines of the ongoing 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the
The kind of wild plants that grow in the forest, it doesn’t take much effort to replant, and it gives a good income
A wild plant growing in the forest has a bitter taste, bringing a good source of income for the people of the mountainous commune of [...]
Selected, oversized “flying shrimp” market in the suburbs
Located in the suburbs, of Nghi Kim commune, Vinh city, Nghe An is a semi-agricultural commune with a market specializing in selling “flying shrimp” specialties. [...]
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc wins Luxury Beach Resort award
HCMC – The World Luxury Awards on October 31 announced Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc as the regional winner of Luxury Beach Resort. This year marked the 16th annual World Luxury Hotel Awards with the participation of numerous outstanding properties worldwide. The final winner results were announced
Defense Ministry agrees to build specialized airport in Binh Phuoc
HCMC – The military airfield in Hon Quan District, Binh Phuoc Province, is being considered for conversion to a specialized airport. The Ministry of National Defense has approved the proposal of the southern province of Binh Phuoc to develop a specialized airport at the location of the former one
Banks offer high rates to attract demand savings
HCMC – With the ratio of current account, savings account (CASA) having dropped sharply in the last nine months, many banks have raised interest rates for demand savings and deposits to attract more cash since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently hiked key interest rates. The CASA ratio is
Minimum monthly salaries for public employees set to rise in mid-2023
HCMC – The National Assembly of Vietnam has decided to raise the minimum monthly salary to VND1.8 million as of July 1, 2023. On November 11, at the fourth meeting of the 15th National Assembly, the NA passed a resolution on the state budget for 2023. Accordingly, the minimum monthly salary for
Transport Ministry moots shortening toll collection period for Highway 51
HCMC – After 15 rounds of negotiations, the Department for Roads of Vietnam under the Ministry of Transport and the investor have yet to agree on when to stop toll collection on National Highway 51. Under the project agreement, the estimated toll collection period would last 20 years and six
British Council resumes Aptis tests in Vietnam
HCMC – The Ministry of Education and Training has approved the resumption of Aptis testing at the British Council and four other companies two days after several foreign language examinations were postponed. The four other companies with testing approval from the ministry comprise Vietnam Trading
Fuel prices increase for fourth straight time
HCMC – Domestic fuel retail prices continued to rise further from 3 p.m. yesterday, November 11, marking the fourth consecutive hike. RON 95-III gasoline increased by VND1,100 to VND22,870 per liter and E5 RON 92 bio-gasoline rose by VND840 to over VND22,700 per liter. Kerosene is now priced at
In the swarming million-dollar estate of the Western brother, everyone is afraid to see
Owning a herd of 1,500 snakes with a value of over VND 1.5 billion, Khanh can regularly pocket half a billion VND from the profit [...]
Crafting “super weird” wooden masks for colorful festivals in the Central Highlands
With skillful hands, Mr. A Yuk has carved thousands of masks with diverse shapes and expressions, contributing to promoting the cultural identity of the Jrai [...]