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A customer chooses Masan's products at a supermarket. The company's shares jumped 1.55 per cent on Wednesday, supporting the rally trend. — Photo courtesy of Masan Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday with the VN-Index extending its rallies, but gains were capped as investors were more cautious after GSO had revealed data showing that the economy grew modestly in the first quarter. The market's benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose 2.04 points, or 0.19 per cent, to close Wednesday at 1,056.33 points. The index inched higher, despite the fact that there were more stocks performing poorly, thanks to gains of large-cap stocks, and marked its seven days of the rally. On the southern bourse, 128 stocks increased while 176 ticker symbols went down. Liquidity fell sharply compared to Tuesday's trading day, of which the trading value of HoSE dropped by nearly 26 per cent over the previous session to more than VND8.3 trillion (US$353.4 million). The … [Read more...] about Investors turn caution after GDP data, liquidity falls sharply

Hanoi is known to have more rivers, lakes, ponds, and lagoons than any other city in Vietnam, acting as natural air conditioners to maintain a balanced ecology or being the city's green lung. The Hanoi People's Committee has recently approved a comprehensive list of 3,164 lakes, ponds and lagoons that are now off-limits to reclamation activities, demonstrating the authorities' unwavering commitment to preserving the capital's greenery and environmental sanctity. Cau Giay Lake in Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times There are 30 districts and towns on the list. Among them, the inner-city district of Hoan Kiem has the lowest number of protected lakes, with only one, while Quoc Oai District has the highest number of protected water bodies, with an impressive 276 lakes, ponds, and lagoons. Other areas with notable numbers include Cau Giay (29), Dong Da (15), Hoang Mai (40), Long Bien (53), and Son Tay Town (199). Drastic actions … [Read more...] about Hanoi determined to preserve its “green lung”

The Hanoi People’s Committee issued Decision No. 41/2017/QD-UBND dated December 6, stipulating management of water drainage and wastewater treatment in the city. The Decision includes three chapters and 23 articles, specifying following issues: regulations on water drainage management and wastewater treatment in urban areas, industrial zones, industrial clusters, rural residential areas: orientation and planning on water drainage, plan on water drainage investment and development, management and operation of the water drainage system, connection of water drainage system, water drainage services; right and obligatory of organizations, individuals and households involving water drainage and wastewater treatment in Hanoi. The regulation is applied for Vietnamese organizations, individuals and household, and foreign organizations and individuals that involve drainage and wastewater treatment in Hanoi. The Department of Construction acts as focal point to … [Read more...] about Hanoi to manage water drainage and wastewater treatment

The relaxation of visa requirements is an urgent necessity for the attraction of more tourists and the recovery of Vietnam's tourism industry. The Government of Vietnam is seeking approval from the National Assembly to issue electronic visas to citizens of all countries and territories. International tourists on the way to the sandy beach in the southern province of Khanh Hoa's Cam Ranh Coastal City. Photo: Trung Vu/ The Hanoi Times Accordingly, Vietnam would extend visa validity from 30 to less than 90 days for single or multiple entries and stay from 15 to 45 days for foreign visitors from Vietnam's Visa Waiver Program countries and territories. The measure is seen as a boost for the development of Vietnam's "smokeless industry", which will enhance the competitiveness of national tourism in Southeast Asia. The country reinstated the visa waiver policy for citizens of 24 countries after three years of border closures due to Covid-19. Despite being one … [Read more...] about Vietnam considers issuing e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories

Speaking at the event, head of the board Duong Thanh Binh said the people's aspiration work has contributed to strengthening the trust of voters and the public in the Party and State, serving as an important channel for constituents nationwide to convey their aspirations to the National Assembly (N.A.), the Government and judicial agencies, and a bridge to build fine relationships between the N.A. and voters and people. N.A. Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined the Party and State’s special attention to the people's aspiration work. He asked the board to work closely with the government and its organs, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front to fulfill the assigned tasks and send monthly reports on emerging, complex and prolonged issues to competent agencies. It was assigned to continue improving the quality of its reports; effectively review and monitor the settlement of complaints and denunciations when requested by the National Assembly Standing Committee. The board was … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks 20th anniversary of N.A. Standing Committee’s Board for People’s Aspiration

The event attracted the participation of representatives from six agencies of the Korean government, members of the National Assembly, 30 leaders of businesses, agencies, research institutes, and universities related to green industry and smart mobility. In his speech on potential for cooperation between Vietnam and RoK and opportunities for green industry development in Vietnam, Dr. Tran Hai Linh, member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and VKBIA’s President briefed participants on the RoK's investment in Vietnam in recent years. He also assessed the potential for cooperation in investment and application of science and technology to green industry in Vietnam as well as potential for cooperation between Vietnamese and Korean agencies, organizations, businesses, and universities, research and development institutes for the development of green industry and supporting industries. VKERC’s President Kim Jong Bae emphasized that the transition to using green, smart, … [Read more...] about Vietnam and RoK foster cooperation in green industry and smart mobility

In 2008, the US investment bank Bear Stearns, on the verge of collapse, had to be rescued by J.P. Morgan. This marked the beginning of the global financial crisis of 2008, which sent the global economy into a deep recession and caused significant economic damage, including massive employment losses. Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies Today, several banks are once again in trouble. As of March 22, four large banks were in distress. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a $212 billion US bank specialising in tech startups, collapsed when it was unable to meet deposit withdrawal requests and had to be taken over by federal regulators. A few days later, Signature Bank, another midsized US bank with assets of $110 billion, also suffered a severe liquidity crisis and was seized by federal regulators. This was followed by First Republic Bank with assets of $205 billion, which was hit by rating downgrades and a tumbling share price and had to be … [Read more...] about Developments for Vietnam to watch in midst of bank crisis

A bowl of daffodils displayed in a porcelain bowl. Photo: Nguyen Khac Tuong Daffodils often appear during the Lunar New Year and on the altars of many Hanoian families. Nguyen Trang, who loves and has extensive knowledge of the flowers, shared that every year since the 1990s, her mother has had to buy a bunch of beautiful daffodils and put them in an antique glass bowl to offer on her grandfather's altar. The hobby of displaying daffodils contributes to preserving traditional culture and bringing it closer to modern life. Today, the hobby has become more common in daily life. People prune flower bulbs from December to the end of April. Daffodil pruning has become popular on occasions such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Women's Day, and Reunification Day. Beautiful bowls of daffodils also appear at weddings, birthdays, and conferences throughout the spring. Currently, many groups have been created for people who are interested in the flowers and enthusiasts join to share … [Read more...] about Tending daffodils is an elegant aspect of Hanoian culture

A view of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Photo chinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has just released Directive 1480 on enhancing smuggling and commercial fraud prevention among aviation employees. The directive highlighted the case of four airline staff who were caught allegedly transporting drugs that caused wide public attention recently. These allegations, according to CAAV, have damaged the image and reputation of the national airline, as well as posing potential threats to aviation safety and security. The case also showed how the previous directive on smuggling prevention had not been taken effectively by airlines . Through the directive, CAAV commanded related units, businesses and individuals to take responsibility and discipline if needed those who don't follow the directive. The authority also asked aviation enterprises to actively strengthen internal security control for aviation … [Read more...] about Leaders of aviation firms to be disciplined if employees committed wrongdoings

Australian enterprises, participating in the Australia-Vietnam Energy Transition Business Forum held in Hanoi on Tuesday, said they are willing to help Vietnam develop systems and equipment to produce large energy-storage batteries domestically to reduce their prices. At the forum jointly held by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), the energy transition of the two countries and Australia’s new energy technology and solutions were introduced. The event was among those to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. Building energy storage systems in Vietnam Renewable energy needs large storage equipment which meets safety standards and is eco-friendly. A typical solution in Australia is the energy storage battery. This is a feasible solution to optimize the renewable energy … [Read more...] about Australian firms willing to transfer energy-storage battery tech to Vietnam