Vietnam Investment Review

Government considers 2.6 billion USD support package for Vietnamese hit by COVID-19

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung submitted a relief package worth 61.58 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) to help those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic at the meeting of permanent Government members ...

Floundering service sector threatens mass unemployment

With restaurant and café chains struggling amid COVID-19, thousands of employees in the service sector could lose their jobs.

Salinisation struggle tackled head-on

Vietnam’s efforts to combat water shortages and saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta and climate change impacts in other regions have been fuelled by the United Nations Development Programme.

Money 10:19

Encouraging mobile money to stem the spread of COVID-19

Society 20:08

Government yet to consider lockdown of major cities: PM

Smart Payment Trends 18:21

Visa and NextPay sign MoU to promote cashless payments in Vietnam

Vietnam Railways only operates a couple of trains from April 1 on COVID-19 fight

PM elaborates on social distancing, calls for welfare guarantee

Guidelines on extension of foreigners’ temporary residence due to COVID-19

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Vietnam Railways only operates a couple of trains from April 1 on COVID-19 fight

State-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways is now running only a single couple of trains on the north-south network to prevent the spread of the pandemic.

Government considers 2.6 billion USD support package for Vietnamese hit by COVID-19

Floundering service sector threatens mass unemployment

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Toiling steel ventures ask for state urgency

The unpredictability of the global coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the demand for steel and forced steel projects to lay idle or cut production.

Human safety the top priority as groups submit to guidelines

As the health crisis continues to affect all walks of life, significant challenges are arising for business leaders to make their foreign-invested enterprises better prepared as well as to protect their workers.

World watches as China moves ahead on economic chessboard

China is beginning to offer a glimpse into the near future for some countries, as the economic superpower tries to pick itself back up slowly following major lockdowns in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Grounds for new hope to unfreeze FDI process

Vietnam’s foreign investment picture in the first quarter of 2020 showed the hardest downtrend in over a decade since the 2003 SARS pandemic, as the current coronavirus continues to thrash manufacturing, real estate, retail, services, ...

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Green Growth

Energy Efficiency

Largest wind turbines in Asia to power Vietnam

Ninh Thuan to get Southeast Asia’s largest solar power plan

Wind power investors yearn for preferential FiT deadline extension

Salinisation struggle tackled head-on

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Ascendas Reit acquires 25 per cent stake in Galaxis for $72.29 million

Ascendas Reit has acquired a 25 per cent equity stake in the holding entity for Galaxis for $72.29 million.

Sunshine Group introduces super-luxury condominium project overlooking Saigon River

Developers call for more practical support policies

Novaland continues receiving capital from international institutions

Homestay owners lose customers amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Smart Payment Trends

Encouraging mobile money to stem the spread of COVID-19

As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, many are opting for cashless payments, boosting the appeal of digital payments, particularly mobile money.

Bonds rising to primacy

The global rush for cash is putting immense pressure on the bond market, raising concerns about whether it is functioning well enough to effectively distribute funds to communities and businesses who still favour bonds fuel ...

VN stocks rally on policy assurance amid increasing virus infections

Banks are not allowed to pay cash dividends to alleviate COVID-19 impact

KB Securities Vietnam supports investors with attractive promotions

Reference exchange rate revised down on April 1

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Guidelines on extension of foreigners’ temporary residence due to COVID-19

The Vietnam Immigration Department has issued guidelines on extension of temporary residence for foreigners in Vietnam who are unable to exit Vietnam to return home due to the outbreak of ...

Travel

Irish tourists pen heartfelt message following quarantine period

Hotels & Restaurants

Muong Thanh continues to fly high

The Insider

Working together with giants toward sustainable development

Lifestyle

Over 5.2 million USD donated to aid COVID-19 fight in one day

Sports

Two Vietnamese among Top 10 ASEAN goal scorers in AFC Cup

Vietnamese footballers donate to fight COVID-19

Football tournaments postponed until at least April 15

HTV Cycling Tournament delayed due to COVID-19

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Vietnamese motherland embraces every citizen

Enterprises ensure employees’ safety amidst Covid-19 outbreak

COVID-19 fight: Together we win

Vietnam ranks 96th in global talent competitiveness index

EVFTA, EVIPA offer prospect of high quality FDI to Vietnam

Hoi An among world’s most romantic places

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Cyclo tour around Hue city

As Hue city, Thua Thien-Hue province is peaceful and boasts stunning ancient architecture, many tourists love cyclo tour to enjoy natural beauty in the former imperial city.

Abandoned hospital – a colossal waste of resources

Military soldiers take care of people under quarantine

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National social distancing: Necessary services not to be closed down (Infographics)

Vietnam attracts 8.55 billion USD of FDI in Q1 (Infographics)

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Swing for the Kids

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PM elaborates on social distancing, calls for welfare guarantee

The Vietnamese Government has made efforts to ensure that social welfare for the public is maintained, especially for the poor and the unemployed, amid the challenges posed by COVID-19, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Total cases of COVID-19 rise to 222 on April 2 morning

The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology reported four new cases of COVID-19, raising the total to 222 as of 6am on April 2.

National social distancing: Necessary services not to be closed down (Infographics)

Essential business facilities and services are not going to be closed during nationwide social distancing as ordered by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Nearly 29 million USD raised for COVID-19 fight

COVID-19 cases in Vietnam increase to 218

Hanoi: Over 68,000 labourers affected by COVID-19 pandemic

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Russian radio praises Vietnam’s COVID-19 prompt response

Russian radio Sputnik has lauded the Vietnamese Government’s prompt response to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, especially its decision to declare a nationwide epidemic and social-distancing order.

ASEAN, US enhance cooperation in COVID-19 fight

A teleconference of senior officials of ASEAN and the US was held on April 1 to promote coordination between the two sides in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and public health challenges.

US supports Vietnam, ASEAN countries in COVID-19 fight

The US Government has provided about 18.3 million USD in emergency medical and humanitarian assistance for ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, since the COVID-19 outbreak, said the US Embassy in Vietnam on April 1.

World watches as China moves ahead on economic chessboard

China is beginning to offer a glimpse into the near future for some countries, as the economic superpower tries to pick itself back up slowly following major lockdowns in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

COVID-19: Cambodia offers three-month tax breaks to aviation companies

The Cambodian government on March 31 decided to give tax breaks for three months from March to May this year to aviation companies to help offset losses caused by COVID-19.