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Vietnam’s real estate market attractive to RoK investors: consultancy company

Vietnam will see more realty projects invested by businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the coming time as they are seeking opportunities to enter and expand operations in the country, according to Andrew Lee, Korean Desk Manager at real estate consultancy Savills Vietnam.

Regional-based minimum wage to increase by 6 per cent on July 1

The regional-based minimum wage will officially increase by 6 per cent from July 1, following Decree No.38/2022/ND-CP promulgated on June 12.

Food exporters urged to evolve to tap into large markets

There remains untapped potential for Vietnam's exports of agricultural and food products to major markets in Asia, Europe and America, but it is important for Vietnamese enterprises to improve the quality of their products, sharpen their competitiveness, and better grasp current international consumption trends, experts have said.

Bring Quang Binh tourism to a new level in the near future

The People's Committee of Quang Binh province recently hosted a conference to meet businessmen and investors involved in tourism and services in order to propel the region's tourist sector forward in the next years...

Following the epidemic, 32% of Vietnamese stopped paying with cash

Before the effects of COVID-19, around 80% of users used cards, QR codes, and e-wallets at least once a week. Approximately half of the respondents stated they had begun to use cards more often, while 64 per cent and 63 per cent of users have increased contactless payments through mobile phones and e-wallets, respectively.

Insurance firms are prohibited from "encroaching" on real estate

According to the Chairman of the Economic Committee, this new draft bill removes limitations permitting insurance companies to employ idle cash for real estate activity.

Land prices increase when Khanh Hoa modifies the coefficient

The Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee has decided to issue laws establishing a 5-year periodic land price list for the period 2020-2024 in Khanh Hoa province.

A large number of land projects in Dong Nai province were examined

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has recently issued a paper to the People's Committee of Dong Nai province demanding further land-related documents to fulfil the province's land-management inspection.

Kristoffer Bottzauw, Director General of the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), says Vietnam has gone a long way in its green transformation

On June 2, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam collaborated with the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi to organize a series of events on Vietnam's energy prospects, including a discussion on Vietnam's energy prospects and the announcement ceremony of the report on Vietnam's energy prospects 2021.

Vietnam to improve institutions to attract foreign investment

In view of the important contributions of investment capital to the local economy, Vietnam needs immediate solutions to attract more FDI and strengthen its sources, according to experts.

Thanh Hoa: The Sao Mai Resort project has begun

On June 10, the Sao Mai Team demonstrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sao Mai Thanh Hoa Resort project in Tho Lam commune (Tho Xuan - Thanh Hoa). This is a complex tourist area "spiritual - discovery picnic about the source" project to capitalize on the advantages and tourism potentials that this land offers, while also meeting the demand for accommodation and vacation, and entertainment for domestic and international tourists.

HCM City’s night time economy needs more sparkle

Ho Chi Minh City is yet to tap the full potential of the night time economy despite evidence from other countries that it encourages higher spending by tourists, experts said.

Consumption demand on recovery path

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has forecast that domestic consumption demand will recover and grow thanks to high vaccination coverage and the reopening of the tourism sector.

Building stable labour supply chain a key solution to post-pandemic recovery

Building stable labour supply chains with labourers put at the centre of all policies and emphasis laid on ensuring income and social security is one of the solutions to post-pandemic economic recovery, heard a seminar in the framework of the 4th Vietnam Economic Forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5.

Huge potential for Vietnam to promote blue economy

Blue sea economy is expected to serve as an important motivation and premise for socio-economic development, environmental protection, defense and security assurance, and promoting foreign relations and international cooperation.

Possible pathways for Viet Nam to reach net zero target

VGP - The Danish Energy Agency, the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Danish Embassy jointly released the Viet Nam Energy Outlook Report 2021 (EOR21) with eight findings and recommendations for Viet Nam to reach the net zero target by 2050.

Retail sales of goods, services up in May

Vietnam saw strong growth in its revenue from retail sales of goods and services in May 2022 due to an increase in tourism demand after the pandemic is basically under control and the 31st SEA Games was successfully held in the country in mid-May.

Shares slump as as stock sell-off worsens

Risk aversion dominated markets on Thursday as stocks across all sectors witnessed a strong sell-off.

Much room for Vietnam’s coffee export to Japan: newspaper

Vietnam is believed to have much room for exporting coffee to Japan, whose hot coffee market is forecast to grow 4.2 percent during 2020 - 2025, according to Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper.

Measures sought to facilitate offshore wind power development

The Danish Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) jointly held a conference in Hanoi on June 2 to discuss measures to promote the development of offshore wind power in Vietnam.