2022 a quiet time for M&As

Figures from KPMG show that Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market was down sharply in 2022 compared to 2021 both in deal numbers and size. No M&A deal worth in excess of $1 billion has been seen this year. It is forecast that the M&A market will be active once more in the next few years as f ...

Vietnam treasures ties with Belgium: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 6 for the newly-appointed Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van Den Bossche, during which the host affirmed that Vietnam always treasures its ties with Belgium.

Problems in PPP projects still waiting to be solved

There are still shortcomings in the implementation of public-private partnership (PPP) projects, which need to be resolved promptly and thoroughly, in order to show the attention and support from the State, and create an equal investment environment.

Forum seeks ways to promote Vietnam - U.S. trade in new context

Trade has become a pillar of the growing bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the U.S., Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Hoang Quang Phong said on November 16.

Airborne security force set up to prevent terrorism, illegal interference

The Ministry of Public Security has officially established an airborne security unit under the Immigration Department, which is responsible for preventing and combating terrorist attacks and unlawful interference to ensure aviation security in Vietnam.

Capital city committed to support foreign-funded businesses

The capital city is committed to offering the best conditions for foreign investors to conduct businesses, said the city's leaders during a meeting with foreign investors in Ha Noi yesterday.

HCM City to build 1 million units of affordable housing for low-income workers

The chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, Phan Van Mai, said the city plans to build one million units of affordable housing for low-income workers.

White House’s statement on US Vice President's visit to Vietnam

US Vice President Kamala Harris will pay a visit to Vietnam on August 24 as part of her first official tour of Asia.

Vietnamese, Cuban Presidents discuss measures to further promote bilateral ties

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held telephone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel on August 23 to seek measures to further promote special traditional ties between the two Parties, States and people.

“The heart is worthwhile thrice the talent”

“It is more blessed to give than to receive”. Ms. Nguyen Kim Thuy, a philanthropist with a heart of gold, always puts a smile on every person’s face she meets and touches people in a special way.

Party Central Committee convenes 12th meeting

Addressing the meeting opening on May 11th in Hanoi, Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong suggested that each Party Central Committee (PCC) (term XII) member promote the glorious tradition of the Party and nation, raise higher their sense of responsibility, and contribute more for ...

Google Maps removes wrongful information about beach in Vietnam’s Phu Yen province

Google Maps has removed false information about Phu Lam beach in Vietnam’s south-central coastal province of Phu Yen, according to a local official.