Vietnam Investment Review

Everyone must stay on guard against COVID-19 outbreaks: Deputy PM

The risks of further coronavirus outbreaks remain ever-present and everyone must absolutely stay on guard, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said.

E-commerce companies called to account for fake books in circulation

E-commerce companies cannot deny their responsibilities behind the rampage of fake books on their platforms.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s message on ASEAN's anniversary

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has delivered a message on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s admission to the ...

Corporate 13:19

Vinatex facing difficulties in past two quarters

Corporate 13:18

VNG hit hard in 2020

Investing 08:00

AES and 5B accelerating transition to solar energy

Vietnam, Japan foster cooperation in industry, trade, energy

Vietnamese missions abroad celebrate ASEAN’s founding anniversary

PM: Testing key to containing spread of coronavirus

Corporate

CEO Talk

Biz Link

GE

Bad debts tend to rise despite slow credit expansion

Non-performing loans are still increasing despite slow credit expansion as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches many businesses to their limits.

E-commerce companies called to account for fake books in circulation

Foreign firms to gain greater footing in petrol retail market

Investing

M&A

Outbound Investment

30 years of FDI

Heavy Singapore investment rolls on through new normal

With Vietnam boasting great potential for investment, Singaporean businesses and individuals are rolling out projects across the country, channelling massive capital flows into diverse sectors.

Tien Giang attractive to both domestic and foreign investors

As a gateway linking the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, and the southeastern region, Tien Giang province with its role as an important part of the southern key economic region is becoming increasingly attractive ...

Getting legal framework up to speed with EVFTA

With the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement coming into force, Vietnam’s investment and trade ties with the European Union are expected to receive a new boost.

Vietnam and New Zealand renew education partnership amidst robust demand

John Laxon, regional director for Asia at ENZ talks about New Zealand’s efforts to build even stronger education ties with Vietnam in the coming years.

Topics

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency

Nearly 20,000 rooftop solar power projects installed

Banpu acquires new operating wind farm in Vietnam as part of plans for greener future

Thai RATCH shakes hands with Geleximco to invest in An Binh energy fund

Economic transition required in midst of global health crisis

Property

Green Buildings

Industrial Properties

Foreign access urged for holiday property

The Ministry of Construction has sent a proposal to the government to permit non-national individuals and organisations to purchase holiday property in Vietnam.

Singaporean imprint in the Vietnamese property market

Keppel Land’s growth over three decades in Vietnam

Industrial property proves most resilient to COVID-19

Ministry of Construction eyes building low-cost housing

Money

Insurance

Smart Payment Trends

Shares gain on large-caps

Shares had a good start on Monday morning thanks to the rally of large-cap stocks.

Sun Life Financial increases footprint in Asia

Canada-based insurer and asset manager Sun Life Financial is seeking opportunities to acquire Asian companies in a bid to increase its footprint in the region.

Pyn Elite Fund becomes CMC Group’s big shareholder

VN stocks fall on increased selling pressure

Reference exchange rate down despite gold price soaring

State Bank of Vietnam cuts some interest rates

Timeout

Travel

Hotels & Restaurants

The Insider

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Hotels repurposed as quarantine places for foreign experts

Last month, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee proposed to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security to consider and support the entry of 437 foreigners from 100 ...

Travel

Hanoi among world’s most popular destinations

Hotels & Restaurants

‘Lead with Care’ hospitality

The Insider

Rekindling and reimagining a musical artform

Lifestyle

Cat cafe offers purr-fect pick-me-up for rescued felines

Sports

Champions League setback as Atletico report two positive coronavirus cases

Juventus bet on Pirlo becoming new Zidane, Guardiola

Tiger Woods saves best for last at PGA Championship

TECHCOMBANK IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam rescheduled for 2021

Videos

EVFTA smooths the way for Vietnamese farm produce

Stranded tourists in Da Nang given support

Ho Chi Minh City listens to EU businesses

Da Nang to introduce social distancing measures from 0:00 hour on July 28

Ninh Binh diversifying tourism products

Vietnam has third global geopark recognised by UNESCO

Photos

Central Vietnam province hit by severe drought

Due to prolonged hot weather, the water levels in many reservoirs and lakes in the central province of Binh Thuan have dried up. Levels of groundwater have also significantly dropped.

Quang Tri Ancient Citadel

Beauty of Dak Nong Global Geopark

Infographics

Seven-month agro-forestry-aquaculture export reaches 22.3 billion USD (Infographics)

Nearly four million international tourist arrivals visit Vietnam in first 7 months (Infographics)

Society

Swing for the Kids

CSR

Everyone must stay on guard against COVID-19 outbreaks: Deputy PM

The risks of further coronavirus outbreaks remain ever-present and everyone must absolutely stay on guard, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said.

Two more COVID-19 fatalities reported, death toll at 13

Two more COVID-19 patients died early August 10, raising the country’s total death toll to 13, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son later the same day.

Vietnam records no new COVID-19 case on August 10 morning

Vietnam reported no new COVID-19 cases between 6 pm on August 9 and 6 am on August 10, keeping the national count at 841, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Vietnam confirms 29 new COVID-19 cases on August 9 afternoon

MPI launches “Vitality of Vietnam” programme

Vietnam confirms five new COVID-19 cases

World News

New Zealand eyes Cook Islands travel bubble

New Zealand plans to open a virus-free "travel bubble" with the tiny Pacific realm of Cook Islands before year's end, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday, while expressing caution about a similar arrangement with Australia.

World pledges 250 million euros for Lebanon's people: France

World leaders on Sunday pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be delivered "directly" to a population reeling from the deadly port blast in ...

ASEAN FMs’ statement on maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers have issued a statement on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Following is the full text of the statement:

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s message on ASEAN's anniversary

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has delivered a message on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s admission to the ...

EVFTA offers new prospects to European economies

The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into effect on August 1, not only opens up opportunities to spur Vietnam's economy but also offers new prospects to European economies at a time of global ...