Economic News

Fish-shaped bamboo dustbins help protect environment in Cai Chien island

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:46:00

Quang Ninh welcomes more than 10 million tourists each year. An increase in tourists has led an increase in waste, especially plastic waste.

Police catch 2 men with 72 kg of heroin in northern Vietnam

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:45:00

Dien Bien police caught two men with 72.6 kg of heroin on Saturday, the biggest bust in several years in the mountainous province.

Vietnam exports 14,200 tonnes of tea to Taiwan in nine months

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:42:00

Vietnam shipped to Taiwan (China) 14,200 tonnes of tea for over 22.5 million USD between January and September.

Speech to text software makes huge impression at VN Talent Awards

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:36:00

A speech to text program has been selected to the final round of the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019 which will be held on November 15 in Hanoi.

Central Vietnam scrambles to strengthen dykes, evacuate residents as storm Nakri nears

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:42:00

South central Vietnam rushed to fortify embankments and evacuate people Saturday, with Nakri, expected to be the strongest storm of the year, looming large.

German company ZF opens first plant in Vietnam

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:40:00

Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen, a global technology company, inaugurated its first plant producing chassis modules for cars in Hai Phong city on November 8.

Innovative street side eateries do Phan Rang Town proud

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:34:00

Local street food is one of the best ways to truly know a new place, and Vietnamese localities like Phan Rang are no exception.

Tourism to boost hotel real estate segment in Vietnam

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:32:00

Vietnam's growing tourism industry and thriving economy have drawn interest in the country's hotel and resort market from investors across the region, making Vietnam one of the most talked about markets in Asia Pacific.

Have your head in the clouds in Vietnam mountain commune

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:26:00

After the golden rice season ends, the highland commune of Y Ty in Lao Cai Province is covered in a sea of white clouds.

85 percent of businesses listed on stock market report profit growth in Q3

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:22:00

As many as 706 enterprises, 85 percent of 832 listed companies on the Vietnamese stock market, generated profits during the third quarter of this year.

Say it quietly: Hanoi has at least five noiseless cafés

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:17:00

A quiet coffee shop with city views of Hanoi, one of the world's biggest café hubs, is worth discovering. Here are five such.

Vietnam-Flanders business forum talks EVFTA, EVIPA

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:15:00

The signing of the free trade agreement and the investment protection agreement between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) last June has marked a new development step in their partnership and comprehensive cooperation, said Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang on November 8.

Experts discuss report on ecosystem degradation

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:11:00

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung received Chairman of the Special Committee for the Republic of Korea’s New Southern Policy Joo Hyung-chul on the sidelines of the Viet Nam-RoK Business Summit in Chu Lai, Quang Nam province on Saturday morning.

DPM Dung receives Chairman of Special Committee for RoK New Southern Policy

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:09:00

Vietnam-Japan economic cooperation dialogue held in Tokyo

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:08:00

The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) organised a dialogue on economic cooperation between Vietnamese localities and relevant agencies and businesses of Japan in Tokyo on November 8.

CPTPP creates opportunities for fine art and handicraft exports

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:06:00

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has opened up opportunities for Vietnam’s fine arts and handicraft products to make inroads into the 11 markets that have signed up to the trade pact.