bank system forecast to overcome pressure

Bank system forecast to overcome pressure

The banking system in the second half of the year is projected to overcome inflationary pressures and support credit growth due to the combined effects of supportive factors.
more inviting work environment pursued by foreigners

More inviting work environment pursued by foreigners

Vietnam is striving to create an attractive work environment for international professionals, balancing traditional work culture with more open benefits, as the country climbs global ranking for expat appeal.
low daily living costs remain inviting for expatriate families

Low daily living costs remain inviting for expatriate families

Low living costs, combined with satisfaction with financial capability and a friendly environment, have made Vietnam an ideal place for single and family expatriates to live.
dark web activity shows cybercriminals targeting olympics

Dark web activity shows cybercriminals targeting Olympics

This year's Olympics have been targeted by a growing number of cybercriminals for over a year, according to a new FortiGuard Labs analysis based on threat intelligence provided by FortiRecon.
pm calls for completion of 500kv circuit 3 transmission line by national day

PM calls for completion of 500kV Circuit-3 transmission line by National Day

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the completion of the 500kV Circuit-3 transmission line on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
number of aircraft receiving aoc drops during january july

Number of aircraft receiving AOC drops during January-July

As of July, the total number of aircraft of Vietnamese airlines receiving air operator certificate (AOC) stood at 195, a drop of 36 compared to the same period last year, statistic from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. Of which, the number of commercial aircraft utilised by the airlines was 167, a year-on-year decline of 51.
indonesia searches for missing vessel

Indonesia searches for missing vessel

Indonesian authorities on July 22 announced that rescue teams are searching for a cargo ship and its 12 crew members, who have been missing since last week in the waters off Papua, in the easternmost region of the country.
construction begins at bcgs waste to energy plant

Construction begins at BCG's waste-to-energy plant

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 20 for a new waste-to-energy plant in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City.
techcombank makes history with third best bank award

Techcombank makes history with third 'Best Bank' award

Techcombank has been awarded the title of 'Best Bank in Vietnam' by the three top international finance publications in 2024. The bank has received plaudits from Euromoney, FinanceAsia, and Global Finance, becoming the only Vietnamese bank to ever win all three prestigious awards in the same year.
special communique on party general secretary nguyen phu trongs passing away

SPECIAL COMMUNIQUÉ on Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s passing away

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, and the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front have issued a special communiqué, announcing that General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away at 1:38pm on July 19, 2024, and his funeral will be held as a national mourning.
hcm city court begins trial of corruption case at vietnam register

HCM City court begins trial of corruption case at Vietnam Register

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City on July 18 commenced the first-instance trial of a case involving 254 defendants related to the Vietnam Register (VR), its local registration centres and sub-departments.
gold price hits record high on rate cut expectations

Gold price hits record high on rate cut expectations

The price of gold soared Tuesday to a record peak, propelled by trader expectations of falling US interest rates in September as inflation cools.
vinachem bags buoyant performance so far in 2024

Vinachem bags buoyant performance so far in 2024

State-run chemical giant Vietnam National Chemical Group has registered rosy first-half performance, with many member units eyeing stellar profit growth in the year to date.
mid autumn festival gifts inspired by saigonese culture

Mid-Autumn Festival gifts inspired by Saigonese culture

Savouré Bakery is celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival later this year with a special gift box collection called "Saigon Signature Mooncake", inspired by the colours of the five elements and combined with symbols that have auspicious meanings of Ho Chi Minh City and its people.
leather and footwear industry to innovate for global competitiveness

Leather and footwear industry to innovate for global competitiveness

Vietnam's leather and footwear industry needs to streamline the supply chain and embrace green practices and technological advancements to ensure long-term global competitiveness.