Economic News

HCM City needs over 83 trillion VND for transport infrastructure

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:39:00

Ho Chi Minh City will need over 83 trillion VND (over 3.57 billion USD) of investment capital to develop transport infrastructure in the city during 2021-2025, the city’s authorities said.

Water lilies bloom as floods finally come to Mekong Delta

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:32:00

During the annual flooding season, which peaks in October, farmers in Long An Province harvest water lilies in their fields all day

Hanoi records 7.35 percent economic growth in first three quarters

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:23:00

Hanoi has maintained a high growth rate so far this year, with the GRDP expanding 7.35 percent in the first nine months of this year, it was reported at the 10th session of the city’s People’s Council on October 25.

India backs VN and ASEAN’s East Sea positions

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:28:00

India advocates the positions of Viet Nam and ASEAN on maintaining peace and stability, ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflights in the East Sea.

Vietnam attracts over 29 billion USD in FDI in ten months

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:27:00

Vietnam attracted 29.11 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first ten months of 2019, up 4.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Dong Van rocky highland basks in autumnal splendor

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:20:00

Dong Van plateau in the northern province of Ha Giang is graced with buckwheat flowers blooming in profusion under blue skies.

Vietnam persists with Ho Chi Minh Thought in Party building

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:19:00

The Communist Party of Vietnam has always persisted with President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology “Our Party is a ruling Party”.

Fishing for a good time on Phu Quoc Island

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:14:00

With abundant marine resources, some shallow water fishing without using a rod adds flavor, literal and otherwise, to a Phu Quoc trip.

Vietnam willing to join hands with NAM members to deal with challenges

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:11:00

Vietnam will always adhere to principles and goals of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and is willing to join hands with other member countries to foster intra-bloc solidarity and cope with challenges facing the movement in a comprehensive, timely and effective manner, said a senior official.

Power utility mobilizes oil-fired electricty as water supply falls

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:09:00

National power utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has been mobilizing highly expensive oil-powered plants as low water levels have constrained production at hydropower plants.

Association contributes to Vietnam-Laos relations

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:07:00

The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Thai Nguyen on October 26 held its third congress, with the participation of 250 delegates representing more than 13,000 members of the association.

The indebted dozen: state-managed projects pile up losses

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:05:00

Twelve loss-making projects managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade have racked up debts totaling VND20.06 trillion ($862 million) as of June.

Half of Mekong Delta to be lost under sea level: research

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:01:00

More than half of the Mekong Delta will disappear under sea level in the next two generations if no action is taken now, research has found.

Golden opportunity for Vietnamese workers

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:58:00

With a host of high-income nations opening their doors to Vietnamese guest workers in recent times, this marks a golden opportunity for local labourers to secure a quality job and enjoy attractive incomes.

Social advertising top preference among Vietnamese companies: report

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:51:00

Social advertising is the most favored digital marketing tool for Vietnamese enterprises regardless of size, market research firm Q&Me said in a report.