Usurious loan sharks harass factories after workers default
Predatory loan sharks are harassing HCMC-based employers of workers who’ve defaulted on payments, threatening destructive action against their business …
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Vietnam business credit late payment rate higher than Asia average: survey
Half of receivables is not received on the due date and another 6 percent is written off as bad debts, a survey of businesses has found. Trade credit insurer …
US report ignores Vietnam’s efforts against human trafficking: foreign ministry
A human trafficking report by the U.S. does not accurately reflect Vietnam’s efforts in fighting human trafficking, the foreign affairs ministry said …
Electronics industry labor stuck low down in value chain
Most of Vietnam’s 1.3 million electronics workers perform simple tasks classified as low-value manufacturing, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
251,000 infants in Vietnam miss lifesaving vaccines due to Covid-19
More than 251,000 children missed out on one or more doses of vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) in Vietnam last year. The figure is …
Exporters enjoy gains from stronger dollar
“All our income is in USD while most expenses are in VND, which means we gain when we exchange the USD to VND to pay salaries and rents,” said Pham …
Vietnam to impose $43-86 fines for littering on streets
People found littering on streets, sidewalks and sewage systems will be fined VND1-2 million ($43-86) under a government decision that takes effect next month. …
Woman caught using knife on domestic flight
An elderly woman was caught cutting fruit with a 20cm long knife aboard a HCMC-Hanoi flight Monday morning. The apparent security lapse is being investigated. …
Grab Vietnam posts $12.8 bln loss in 2021
Grab Vietnam posted a loss of VND300.5 billion ($12.82 million) last year, with surging expenses on promotions and advertising amid intensifying competition. …
Aviation authority considers flight ban on unruly passengers
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the compilation of a list of troublemakers who violate regulations so they can be banned from …