Sep 8 declared day of Vietnamese language appreciation overseas
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has declared September 8 the day of Vietnamese language appreciation for communities abroad. The celebration would …
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VN-Index closes fourth session in the green
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.35 percent to 1,254.15 points Thursday in its fourth straight gaining session. The index closed 4.39 points higher after …
Vietnamese prefer digital payments
Phuong Thuy was dumbfounded when a shopkeeper handed over her bread but said they only accept cash and not online payments. Since she did not have any cash on …
Shipping firms report double-digit growth
Shipping companies have had one of their best quarters in years with most reporting double-digit growth thanks to high rates. Vinalines, the country’s …
Vietnamese universities partner with US aid agency in education reform
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a $14.2-million partnership Monday with three leading Vietnamese universities to strengthen …
Developers call for policy changes to ease social housing problems
Leading property developers have called on the government to fast-track approvals and ease restrictions that are stymieing the industry’s growth. The …
4 aviation violations that raised public hackles
Four incidents of unruly air passengers, including a woman who carried knife aboard a plane and people filming dangerous TikTok trends, have gone viral and …
VN-Index hits 6-week high
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 2.07 percent to 1,231.35 points Monday, highest since June 16, as investors’ sentiment improved. The index closed 25 …
Nowhere to hide for online sellers as taxman catches up
Many individuals who have been earning thousands of dollars from Facebook, Google, YouTube, and other online platforms have been taxed in recent years, …
Tourism recovery dogged by lack of staff, main market tourists
The number of new hospitality businesses is rising, but a shortage of staff and tourists from pre-Covid major markets are hampering the tourism industry’s …