VN-Index records biggest losing session in two weeks
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:39:00
The VN-Index fell 4.04 points, or 0.42 percent, to 960.99 points on Tuesday, its biggest losing session in the last fortnight.
Retail sales hit four-year high
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:37:00
Retail sales of goods and services reached VNĐ4.94 quadrillion (US$214.8 billion) in 2019, representing a rise of 11.8 per cent over the previous year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Mekong Delta craft villages get busy for Tet
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:35:00
The month before Tet (Lunar New Year), which will fall on January 25, are the busiest for residents of Mekong Delta craft villages since demand for traditional specialties spike.
37 foreigners suffer alleged food poisoning in tourism hotspot
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:34:00
Authorities in central Nha Trang Town are investigating the hospitalization of 37 foreigners showing symptoms of food poisoning.
City, provinces work together to ensure supply of goods at stable prices
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:32:00
HCM City will continue to work with southwestern cities and provinces to ensure an adequate supply of goods at stable prices, according to the city Department of Industry and Trade.
Football head coach contributes to Vietnam-RoK ties: official
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:29:00
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong hosted a reception for head coach of the national men’s football team Park Hang-seo in the city on December 31
Top leader’s message on Viet Nam's assumption of ASEAN, UNSC positions
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:23:00
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent out a message on the occasion of Viet Nam’s assumption of the roles of the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020 – 2021 tenure. Following is a translation of his message:
Fisheries sector to focus on standardising production next year for higher value
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:22:00
The fisheries sector in 2020 will focus on granting certification to brackish shrimp farms (tiger shrimp and white-leg shrimp), tra fish farms and aquaculture in cages, Director of the Directorate of Fisheries Tran Dinh Luan said.
Front to enhance supervision over administrative reform: VFF leader
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:20:00
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and its chapters will strengthen social supervision and criticism, especially those related to administrative reform, citizens’ satisfaction with enterprises, and public complaints and denunciations.
Vietnam rings in the New Year with fireworks
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:07:00
Thousands of revelers across Vietnam flocked to popular tourist spots to watch stunning fireworks and ring in the New Year.
SeABank completes settlement of VAMC special bonds
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:03:00
The Southeast Asia Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SeABank) has completed the early redemption of all special bonds at the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC), thereby helping the bank proactively monitor and handle bad debts.
HCM City announces 10 outstanding events in 2019
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:59:00
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City unveiled the top 10 events of the southern metropolis in 2019 at a recent press conference.
Hanoi hopes to unveil second metro line by 2020
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:56:00
Hanoi wants second metro line to enter operation by the fourth quarter next year, Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung said Monday.
Hanoi collects nearly 250 trillion VND to its coffer
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:54:00
Hanoi collected 249.127 trillion VND (about 10.780 billion USD) to its coffer in 2019, representing 101.5 percent of its projection and 13.5 percent higher than the figure in 2018, according to a leading municipal taxation official.
Policies take effect since January 2020
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:50:00
A series of policies related to management of investment in information technology application using state budget capital, region-based minimum wages, administrative violations in the field of land and the organization and operation of social funds and charity funds has come into force since January, 2020.
MoF proposes fines for invoice violations
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:48:00
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed fines of between 20 million VND (862 USD) and 50 million (2,155 USD) for the act of printing fraudulent invoices.
Upcycle your homestay while traversing central Vietnam
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:43:00
A 'go green' homestay in ancient town Hue offers nature enthusiast a unique space decked out with recycled materials at a reasonable price.
HCM City targets 17.5 billion USD in budget collection
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:40:00
Ho Chi Minh City was assigned to collect 405.83 trillion VND (17.5 billion USD) for the state budget in 2020, a rise of 1.68 percent compared to last year’s estimates, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.
