HCMC – HCMC held inauguration ceremonies this morning, 26 April, for its two key traffic projects: a road parallel to Vo Van Kiet Boulevard in District 1 and Dang Thuc Vinh Street in the outlying district of Hoc Mon. The upgrade of Dang Thuc Vinh Street, also known as Provincial Road No.9, cost around VND700 billion. […]

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HCMC – Ba Ria – Vung Tau House Development JSC (Hodeco), which is listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange with the stock code HDC, has decided to cancel its plan to issue 8.6 million shares as HDC share prices have declined steeply. Between April 4 and 25, HDC plunged 38.1% from VND105,000 to VND65,000 and […]

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HCMC – Bac Luan 2 and Hoanh Mo border gates in Quang Ninh Province resumed customs clearance today, April 26, after over two months of suspension. The government of Mong Cai City where Bac Luan 2 border gate is located said that customs clearance at Bac Luan 2 will undergo four phases, including handling backlogs […]

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HCMC – Binh Duong Province today, April 26, broke ground on a project to add two more lanes to a section of National Highway 13 from HCMC to Binh Duong Province. Once in place, the 12.7-kilometer section will have eight lanes, helping ease traffic congestion and enhance connectivity between the two localities, the local media […]

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HCMC – Upon arrival at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC, passengers will find it easier to file a health declaration. The HCMC health authority asked the HCMC Center for Disease Control (HCDC) to change the health declaration requirement for arriving passengers starting from April 25. The move will help prevent the arrival […]

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HCMC – The consumer price surge triggered by the Russia-Ukraine military conflict will certainly cause inflation to exceed 4% this year, Associate Professor Dr. To Trung Thanh said at a seminar yesterday. Speaking at the seminar, which looked into Vietnam’s economic performance in 2021 and prospects in 2022, the head of the National Economics University’s […]

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HCMC – The north-central province of Quang Tri has cut deals with BB Group JSC and the United States’ Quantum Group on the development of two projects with a total estimated investment of US$5.5 billion. The two firms will survey and study the investment in the two projects in the East South Quang Tri Economic […]

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HCMC – The Ministry of Transport has added 10 wharves belonging to the country’s seaports to the national wharf system, raising the total number to 296. They are Nosco at the Quang Ninh seaport, Long Son at the Nghi Son seaport, Hai Ha in Quang Tri Province, VIMC Dinh Vu and FGG in Haiphong, Cai […]

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HCMC – Do Duc Luu, director of the Center for Disease Control in Nam Dinh Province, and four senior officials of CDC Nam Dinh have been detained for alleged involvement in the Viet A test kit price gouging case, reported the local media. Yesterday afternoon, the investigative police of the province pressed charges against the […]

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HCMC – Vietnam reported 7,417 new daily Covid-19 cases today, April 25, falling by 1,395 cases against the previous day, said the Ministry of Health. Hanoi still took the lead by case count, at 941. Phu Tho came in second with 493 cases, followed by Quang Ninh, Yen Bai, and Nghe An with 400-410 each. […]

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HCMC – Housing is increasingly unaffordable for low-income earners, while they find it hard to access social homes due to the complicated procedures for purchase and an undersupply. The demand for affordable homes is huge, but the number of such homes available remains small, Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, chairwoman of the HCMC Labor Federation, said […]

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HCMC – The Government Inspectorate has found some signs of violating regulations on the procurement of Covid-19 test kits, medical supplies and equipment at the Ministry of Health and in Hanoi and HCMC after inspections were launched in early 2022. Deputy Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate Le Sy Bay was speaking about the findings […]

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HCMC – Nguyen Binh Phuong has been picked as new board chairwoman of FLC Faros Construction Joint Stock Company (ROS), replacing Huong Tran Kieu Dung who was arrested for alleged stock market manipulation. The 49-year-old took up the post of general director of FLC Faros on November 30, 2020. The company on April 21 announced […]

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HCMC – A newly built bridge linking downtown HCMC and Thu Thiem Peninsula will be opened to traffic on Thursday, April 28, boosting connectivity between the central business district and the new urban area of Thu Thiem. Thu Thiem 2 Bridge is expected to ease traffic pressure on the Saigon River Tunnel and the Saigon […]

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DANANG – After a long halt on tourism induced by the Covid pandemic, Danang City is resuming sea tourism with the rollout of numerous programs and activities to bring tourists back to the central beach city. The “Starting the sea travel season” program will take place from April 28 to May 3 at the East […]

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HCMC – The HCMC area has been experiencing a hot spell over the past few days, with temperatures recorded at noon staying above 36 degrees Celsius. The scorching weather forced people to almost fully cover themselves with sun-protection clothing when traveling on the street. Many outdoor workers also sought shade to avoid sun exposure as […]

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HCMC – The Ministry of Health this evening, April 24, confirmed 8,813 new daily Covid cases, down by 1,553 against yesterday. Hanoi as usual registered the most number of new cases, at 970, followed by Bac Giang with 540, Phu Tho with 511 and Quang Ninh with 495. Nghe An and Yen Bai had 442 and […]

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The stock market underwent a drastic correction in the last two sessions of the week, with the VN-Index falling from the peak of 1,525 points to 1,482 points. As the corporate bond market has been marred by the recent revelations of illegal corporate debt issues, what are the impacts that the stock market can withstand? […]

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With expectations for a robust economic recovery this year, many enterprises have set ambitious growth targets despite the inflation pressure and a possible interest rate hike. Property, construction firms look to handsome profits The recent developments in the real estate market have encouraged property enterprises to complete projects and put them up for sale this […]

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HCMC – BASF and other co-sponsors have inaugurated the B Nhon Hung primary school in a remote area of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang after renovating it. This is the sixth school renovation project initiated in remote areas of Vietnam by BASF. As part of the project, two new classrooms and a playground with a total area of 328 square […]

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Besides modern characteristics as the country’s biggest economic hub, HCMC also boasts of ancient historical, cultural and artistic values of the southern region, with the Tomb of Le Van Duyet or the Tomb of the Marshal in Ba Chieu being a typical example. The relic site, located next to Ba Chieu Market in Binh Thanh […]

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I was thrilled. With the Vietnamese Government relaxing Covid-19 travel restrictions starting March 15, I could finally fly back to Vietnam after three long years! I was already looking forward to seeing my friends and, of course, sampling the sumptuous food. I started planning my trip back to Vietnam and the tourist mecca, Danang. As […]

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Instead of giving out vague calls, the State should create impetus to promote digital transformation within the business community. For businesses to rapidly transform digitally, the State must lead the charge. In fact, once they enjoy the benefits of digital transformation that public administrative services bring, businesses will look to transform themselves to get connected […]

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Lieng Rowoa Cascade, a 30-minute drive from the hilly city of Dalat in Lam Dong Province, boasts of majestic landscapes and a legend that never ceases to intrigue travelers Lieng Rowoa, also known as Voi (Elephant) Cascade, is a combination of a charming water flow, huge rocks and plentiful flora and fauna. Wild beauty is […]

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The central coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province is well-known for its wide range of seafood specialties. Of them, the flavorsome fish paste vermicelli soup is a favorite among foodies. The specialty from Nha Trang is a perfect combination of fish paste, slices of mackerel and fresh herbs. Although the dish is […]

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For each container of woodwork shipped from the Cat Lai port in HCMC, Vietnam to the United States, exporters have to pay up to US$25,000. Rising logistics costs and a shortage of shipping containers have put further pressure on exporters. “An upsurge in shipping and storage costs has made life hard for Minh Duong Furniture […]

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HCMC – Vietnam’s new daily Covid cases totaled 10,365 today, April 23, declining by 795 cases against yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health. The capital city of Hanoi again saw the most, at 978 cases, followed by Phu Tho with 753 cases, Bac Giang with 538 cases, and Nghe An with 456 cases. Fifty-five […]

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HCMC – Dengue fever has raised great concern in HCMC this year, as southern provinces and HCMC, over the past few weeks, have seen severe cases and deaths soaring. Data released yesterday, 22 April, by the HCMC Department of Health showed that the city had reported nearly 4,500 dengue cases, with 109 severe cases now […]

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HCMC – Three carriers under the Vietnam Airlines Group will add over 255 flights with over 50,000 seats to meet a spike in travels during the Reunification Day (30 April) and International Labor Day (1 May) holiday. This is the second flight increase by Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO as the four-day weekend holiday will prompt […]

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HCMC – The government of Cam Ranh City in Khanh Hoa Province has decided to ban all tourism activities on Binh Ba and Binh Hung islands for security reasons. The move ensures safety and security for the Cam Ranh military base in line with the prime minister’s Decision 44 dated September 2015. The municipal government […]

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HCMC – The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed the municipal government add 36 bus routes, including 32 inner-city routes and four inter-provincial ones in order to develop the public passenger transport system and better meet the commuter demand. Over the past few years, the city has gradually widened its public transport system. However, the […]

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HCMC – Aside from policy support in terms of finance, taxes and others, the State’s commitment to willingly becoming a consumer of eco-labeled products would encourage enterprises to shift to green production, said an economic expert at the Green Economy Forum 2022 organized by the Saigon Times Group in HCMC on April 22. Local consumers […]

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HCMC – Though it is hard for enterprises to access green credit, it is worth the effort due to its long-term benefits, experts told a session at the “Green Economy Forum 2022” organized by the Saigon Times Group on April 22. Speaking of access to green credit to green production as the highlight of the session […]

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HCMC – Runway 11R/29L and taxiways S1, S6, and S1A at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have returned to normal operation this morning, April 23, after their upgrades were completed, said Pham Van Hao, Deputy Head of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). The national aviation authority also put three other taxiways, […]

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HCMC – The government of HCMC has written to the Ministry of Health proposing suspending the on-arrival health declaration requirement at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Those arriving from abroad should only be required to self-monitor their health and use the PC-COVID mobile app while they are in Vietnam, the local media quoted the city’s […]

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HCMC – The Ministry of Health this evening, April 22, announced 11,160 fresh Covid infections, dropping by 869 against yesterday. Hanoi City still took the lead in terms of case count, at 980, followed by Phu Tho with 761. Bac Giang, Quang Ninh, Nghe An, Vinh Phuc and Yen Bai detected 452-539 cases each. The […]

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HCMC – DFJ VinaCapital Venture Investment has announced that it divested its entire 4.87% stake in Yeah1 Group Corporation (YEG) from. Earlier in late March, DFJ VinaCapital sold over 1.5 million YEG shares, or half of its registered volume, lowering its ownership in YEG to nearly 4.9%. After the sale, the venture capital fund was no longer a […]

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HCMC – With green economy now being an indispensable part of future planning and development, more preferential policies, credit and determination of enterprises will be needed to bolster it, said experts at the ‘Green Economy Forum 2022’ organized by the Saigon Times Group today, April 22. In his opening remarks at the forum, which centers […]

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HCMC – HCMC will organize a fireworks show from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on April 30 to celebrate Reunification Day (30 April) and International Labor Day (1 May). The fireworks display will take place near the Saigon River tunnel in Thu Duc City and the Dam Sen Park in District 11. Besides the fireworks […]

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HCMC – The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed developing more urban railways connecting to seaports and airports to meet the city’s development demand. The proposal, which has been sent to the municipal Department of Zoning and Architecture, is aimed at meeting huge commuter demand and boosting HCMC’s connectivity with the neighboring provinces of Dong […]

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HCMC – The Ministry of Health this evening, April 21, reported 12,029 new daily cases of Covid-19, falling 1,242 cases against the day earlier. Hanoi as the biggest hotspot reported 986 new cases, followed by Phu Tho with 836, Quang Ninh with 550, Bac Giang with 550 and Nghe An with 511. Today, the Dak […]

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HCMC – Louis Holdings Group and its affiliates Ladophar (LDP) and Angimex (AGM) have picked new chairmen, replacing Do Thanh Nhan who was arrested on alleged charges of stock market manipulation on April 20. Louis Holdings picked Vu Ngoc Long, a member of the board of directors, as new chairman, while Ladophar and Angimex selected […]

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HCMC – Three more tremors were reported in Kon Plong District of Kon Tum Province early this morning, April 21, raising the total number of earthquakes striking this area over the past one year to 173. The first tremor with magnitude 3.2 was felt at 00:55 today, with a depth of 8.3 kilometers. A few […]

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HCMC – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed granting ownership certificates for condotels, officetels and other lodging properties built on commercial land. The proposal was included in a draft Government decree amending and supplementing some decrees guiding the execution of the Land Law which is being consulted with ministries, agencies and enterprises, […]

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HCMC – A 632-meter-long glass walking bridge in the northern province of Son La, which has staked claim as the longest-of-its-kind in the world, will be opened to tourists on Reunification Day, 30 April. The Bach Long bridge, which is is part of the Moc Chau Island Tourist Area in Moc Chau District, is 2.4 meters […]

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HCMC – Local fuel retail prices were revised up today, April 21 after three consecutive downward adjustments, according to an announcement jointly issued by the Ministries of Industry-Trade and Finance. Bio-fuel E5 RON92 is up by VND660 per liter to VND27,130, while the higher-grade RON95 petrol is now priced at VND27,990 per liter, up VND680, […]

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HCMC – A fire erupted at a three-storey house on Pham Ngoc Thach Street in Hanoi City’s Dong Da District at dawn today, April 21, leaving five people dead and two others injured. The fire broke out on the first floor of the house owned by Doan Thi Manh, 74, and the blaze spread quickly […]

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HCMC – Vietnam’s textile and garment exports in the first quarter of the year reached nearly US$8.7 billion, up 20.3% year-on-year, the highest ever since 2012, according to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs. In March, the country exported textiles and garments worth over US$3 billion, soaring by 48.3%, or more than US$1 […]

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‘Taste of Australia 2022’, the annual celebration of Australia’s world class food and beverages in Vietnam, will be organized between April and May. This year’s program kicked off with a launch in HCMC on Wednesday, 20 April. This is the first time ‘Taste of Australia’ has come back since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

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HCMC – Vietjet will open multiple new air routes connecting Vietnam’s Hanoi, HCMC and Phu Quoc with India’s Mumbai and New Delhi in the coming months. The airline on April 19 announced the plan at a ceremony witnessed by Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of Representatives) of […]

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