policies could pump in more credit in h2

Policies could pump in more credit in H2

Economic growth outlook for the last six months of the year and the influence of international geo-political developments prompt Vietnam to continue maintaining its monetary policy in a flexible manner to reduce lending rates for businesses.
nestle spreads green mindset in vietnam

Nestlé spreads green mindset in Vietnam

Several international business representatives have asserted that Vietnamese enterprises must shift their awareness towards more sustainable business models, emphasising the urgency of dual transformation.
aeon vietnam strives to promote green consumption

AEON Vietnam strives to promote green consumption

Retail corporation AEON Vietnam has significantly contributed to promoting green consumption through various activities related to green transformation and accelerating digital methods.
concerted efforts towards public investment acceleration

Concerted efforts towards public investment acceleration

Despite concerted efforts made by the government, the outcomes of public investment disbursement in July were still below expectations. Tran Manh Ha, director of the Department of Expenditure Control under the State Treasury, elaborates with VIR's Manh Bon on the challenges behind and recommends measures to troubleshoot the bottleneck
hanois pho lotus tea making recognised as national cultural heritage

Hanoi’s Pho, lotus tea-making recognised as national cultural heritage

Hanoi - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently added Hanoi’s Pho (rice noodle soup) and traditional craft of making lotus tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
antler closes 72 million fund to double down on southeast asia startups

Antler closes $72 million fund to double-down on Southeast Asia startups

The early-stage venture capital firm Antler announced on August 13 the $72 million close of its second Southeast Asia fund, Antler SEA Fund II.
cooperation vital to tackle shipping rates

Cooperation vital to tackle shipping rates

Although shipping rates have cooled down slightly, a lasting decrease is unlikely, meaning government support and more business efforts will be required to mitigate the impact.
soc trang province bagging rosy results

Soc Trang province bagging rosy results

Soc Trang province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region has secured buoyant performance across the board in the first half of this year, with a constantly improving investment environment.
new sai gon nha trang trains on trial run

New Sai Gon - Nha Trang trains on trial run

The trial of new trains shuttling between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang beach city in the central province of Khanh Hoa, two of Vietnam’s most renowned tourist destinations, began on August 9, aiming to improve the service quality and meet the increasing demand, according to the Vietnam Railways Corporation’s Saigon Railway Joint Stock Company.
proud islands in gulf of tonkin

Proud islands in Gulf of Tonkin

With the dream of conquering the sea, since ancient times, Vietnamese people have settled in islands across the Gulf of Tonkin. Today, these island districts are bright spots in the development of the marine economy in the North of Vietnam.
cyber fraud ring bust in golden triangle special economic zone

Cyber fraud ring bust in Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone

Vietnamese and Lao police have successfully dismantled a large-scale cyber fraud operation in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Lao province of Bokeo, arresting 155 Vietnamese nationals involved in sophisticated, cross-border fraudulent activities.
laos to establish bullion bank

Laos to establish bullion bank

The Government of Laos, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has signed a shareholders’ agreement with PTL Holding Co., Ltd. to establish the Lao Bullion Bank as a reserve fund for the nation’s economic and financial system.
vietnamese dishes among top 100 asian stir fry dishes

Vietnamese dishes among top 100 Asian stir-fry dishes

Five Vietnamese dishes have been named in the list of top 100 Asian stir-fry dishes of TasteAtlas, a reputable culinary website that specialises in food from around the world.
olympian vinh to focus on asian indoor martial arts games

Olympian Vinh to focus on Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games

Markwoman Trinh Thu Vinh has moved her attention to titles at the sixth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG 6) which will be held in November in Thailand.
deputy pm wants renewed efforts on preventing trade fraud smuggling counterfeit goods

Deputy PM wants renewed efforts on preventing trade fraud, smuggling, counterfeit goods

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on August 8 urged ministries, sectors, and localities to enhance the use of digital technology to promptly detect and address smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods in the context of the rapid development of e-commerce.