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Vinh Phuc province officials disciplined for investment project violations

Politics - Wed, April 24, 2024 | 8:19 pm GTM+7

Dozens of officials in Vinh Phuc province have faced disciplinary actions by the Central Inspection Committee for violations related to investment projects.

Former chairmen of An Giang, Soc Trang provinces face disciplinary action

Standard Chartered revises down Vietnam GDP growth forecast to 6%

Man arrested after 7 workers die in cement crusher accident

Increased US imports propels Vietnam wood industry growth

Vinh Phuc province vice chairman arrested for accepting Phuc Son Group bribes

VAFIE to maintain core strength focus – offer policy advice, facilitate economic ties

Vietnam economic recovery expected to speed up in H2: WB

Vietnam’s economy has shown signs of uneven recovery in early 2024 and economic activities are expected to firm up in the second half of this year, the World Bank says in its latest bi-annual economic update.

Economy - Tue, April 23, 2024 | 4:37 pm GTM+7

Seven dead in northern Vietnam cement company accident

A serious accident occurred at Yen Bai Cement & Minerals Joint-Stock Company in Yen Bai province on Monday, killing seven people.

Society - Mon, April 22, 2024 | 7:04 pm GTM+7

Deputy head of Vietnam's parliament office detained for abuse of power

Deputy head of Vietnam's National Assembly Office Pham Thai Ha has been arrested for abusing his positions and power to influence others for personal gains.

Politics - Mon, April 22, 2024 | 1:10 pm GTM+7

Vietnam sees dramatic increase in fruit, vegetable exports to South Korea, Thailand

Vietnam saw high export growth in fruits and vegetables to all major markets in Q1/2024, but the intake by South Korea and Thailand was sudden and dramatic, a report says.

Economy - Sun, April 21, 2024 | 8:15 am GTM+7

Vietnam booth makes Milan Design Week debut

Italy’s Milan Design Week has featured a Vietnam Pavilion for the very first time, presenting unique wooden furniture and handicraft products from 35 Vietnamese businesses.

Economy - Sat, April 20, 2024 | 11:46 pm GTM+7

Tiny green market with big heart: HCMC meets demand for healthy food

Indigenous, local specialties produced by innovative startups are among thousands of quality products on display at the "Phien cho xanh tu te” (Kind Green Market) held this weekend in Ho Chi Minh City.

Economy - Sat, April 20, 2024 | 7:20 pm GTM+7

Hanoi-based firm’s leaders arrested for appropriating $2.4 mln from 18 investors

CEO Nguyen Thi Khuyen and her deputy Van Dinh Toan of Hanoi-based Tam Loc Phat Group JSC have been arrested for using fraudulent "tricks" to appropriate over VND61 billion ($2.4 million) from 18 investors.

Society - Sat, April 20, 2024 | 10:55 am GTM+7

Improved business environment, infrastructure can help Vietnam’s growth reach 6.5%: IMF

Improving the business environment and infrastructure can help Vietnam secure economic growth of 6.5% over the medium term, said Krishna Srinivasan, director of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department.

Economy - Fri, April 19, 2024 | 9:32 pm GTM+7

Vietnam labor minister reprimanded for lax management

The Politburo, Vietnam’s top decision-making body, has reprimanded Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) Dao Ngoc Dung for lax management and violation of Party rules and State laws.

Politics - Fri, April 19, 2024 | 5:32 pm GTM+7

Former Party chief, chairman of Lam Dong province dismissed

Tran Duc Quan, former Party chief of Lam Dong, and Tran Van Hiep, chairman of the Central Highlands province, have been ousted for violations related to the $1.03 billion Dai Ninh eco-resort, trade and urban area project.

Politics - Fri, April 19, 2024 | 4:55 pm GTM+7

Vietnam, UK strengthen fight against illegal migration

Vietnam and the UK have signed an agreement to increase cooperation on tackling illegal migration and stopping Vietnamese people risking their lives by crossing the English Channel.

Society - Fri, April 19, 2024 | 11:20 am GTM+7

Vietnam, Australia to work on developing competitive electricity markets

Developing competitive electricity markets in the context of high renewables integration will the focus of a collaboration agreement between the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) and the Australian embassy.

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 5:33 pm GTM+7

Vietnam added to Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies group by IMF

Vietnam has been removed from the Low-Income Developing Countries (LIDCs) group and added to the Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies (EMMIEs) group by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 4:05 pm GTM+7

Localities review projects related to troubled contractor Thuan An Group

The people's committees of Quang Nam, Phu Yen, and Dak Lak provinces have ordered a review of investment projects in their localities related to troubled infrastructure builder Thuan An Group JSC.

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 11:07 am GTM+7

Former UK premier Blair pledges to drive chip, AI investments to Vietnam

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has promised to help Vietnam attract investments into industries such as chip design and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 10:05 am GTM+7

Vietnam PM requests stable power supply during peak period

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday ordered drastic, synchronous and effective measures to ensure stable power supply during the peak period this year and beyond.

Economy - Tue, April 16, 2024 | 1:12 pm GTM+7

Misinformation a bane for Vietnam stock market investors: broker

Stock market investors in Vietnam closely follow official media and any misinformation it carries can badly hurt the market, says Nguyen Duy Hung, chairman of SSI Securities.

Society - Tue, April 16, 2024 | 11:50 am GTM+7

Thuan An Group chairman arrested for bidding violations

Nguyen Duy Hung, chairman of Hanoi-headquartered Thuan An Group Joint Stock Company, was detained on Monday for “violating bidding regulations causing serious consequences” and “bribing”.

Society - Mon, April 15, 2024 | 9:18 pm GTM+7

Vietnam, Sweden celebrate 55 years of ties with culinary bonding event

A culinary bonding event organized by the Swedish embassy in Hanoi Saturday was part of events celebrating the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Sweden diplomatic relations.

Society - Sun, April 14, 2024 | 2:35 pm GTM+7