Vicem Hoang Thach Cement Co. Ltd. chairman detained
HCMC – The police in the northern province of Hai Duong recently detained Le Thanh Long, chairman of Vicem Hoang Thach Cement Company Limited, the local media reported. On November 12, the Hai Duong police issued an arrest warrant for Long, 59, who was also a member of the board at Hoang Thach
Obstacles plaguing property development expected to be removed
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has formed a working group that will adopt measures to remove difficulties plaguing property projects in HCMC, Hanoi and other municipalities. The working group will be led by Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi. Deputy Governor of the State Bank of
Food production boosted in preparation for shopping spree
HCMC – Food and beverage manufacturers are ramping up output in preparation for a demand surge at the end of the year. According to an analysis of Mordor Intelligence Inc, a leading market research company, the Vietnam food service market is projected to register a compound annual growth rate of
PM hints at credit growth target expansion
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has hinted at expanding the credit growth target to maintain macroeconomic stability. The information was given during a meeting with voters of PM Chinh and the National Assembly deputies delegation of Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta on November 17. PM Chinh
Business-matching conference series kicks off in HCMC
HCMC – A series of business-matching conferences between HCMC and other localities kicked off at the Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium in HCMC yesterday afternoon, November 17, according to the local media. It comprises 500 booths of over 1,000 enterprises from 42 provinces and municipalities. Among
Investment options weighed for Con Dao Airport upgrade
HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has requested the Ministry of Transport and relevant agencies to evaluate two investment options for expanding and upgrading the Con Dao Airport off the coast of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The first investment option suggests the expansion project be
Vietnam sets US$27-billion footwear export target for 2023
HCMC – The country’s leather and footwear export revenue is expected to reach US$25 billion in 2022 and US$27 billion in 2023, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Associatiom (LEFASO). Footwear exporters booked US$2 billion in revenue in September, taking the total in the first
IDP allowed to resume IELTS tests from today
HCMC – The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a decision allowing IDP Education Limited to cooperate with IELTS Australia Pty Ltd to organize IELTS examinations within five years, starting from November 17. Candidates can take the IELTS tests of IDP at four locations across the country,
Additional 8,000 train tickets for Tet revelers
HCMC – The Saigon Railway Transport JSC has announced plans to launch an additional 15 trains with some 8,000 tickets for passengers who want to travel from HCMC to locations between Nha Trang and Hue cities in the central region. According to the Vietnam News Agency, the 15 more trains will serve
HCMC handles obstacles to aging apartment buildings
HCMC – The HCMC Department of Construction will team up with relevant departments and agencies to remove hindrances the old apartment buildings in the city relating to house rent calculation, temporary residence arrangement, compensation for rehabilitation and calling for investment. According to
Daklak to phase out elephant riding
HCMC – The Central Highlands province of Daklak has given the green light to a tourism project designed to protect the elephant population, the local media reported. Under a proposal of the Daklak Department of Planning and Investment, the provincial government approved a non-refundable aid
Vietnam’s President arrives in Thailand for official visit, APEC summit
HCMC – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation began their four-day official visit to Thailand this morning and will attend the APEC Summit 2022 in Bangkok from November 16 to 19. The Vietnamese President is the first among the leaders of the Asia-Pacific economies to
