Politics & Laws

US reviewing Vietnamese new passports, asks applicants to supply place of birth information

The US Embassy in Hà Nội noted that the US Government “continues to review the new Vietnamese blue passport issued starting July 1, 2022, to determine if it meets U.S. requirements for visa issuance and travel.”

Economy

Domestic tourism continues strong growth

Việt Nam’s domestic tourism market continues to record good growth, according to the National Administration of Tourism.

Society

Bình Thuận Province supports ethnic people

The south-central province of Bình Thuận has invested in infrastructure projects and supported production in an effort to improve the lives of ethnic minorities.

bizhub

Bitexco develops international school in Hà Nội

Bitexco Group and The Dwight Schools officially formed a partnership to establish the international Dwight School Hanoi on August 11.

Politics & Laws

Entry policies could be relaxed as tourism authorities seek visa waivers for more countries

In a bid to boost inbound tourism, Việt Nam is considering increasing the number of nationalities eligible for visa exemptions.

Society

New inter-provincial bus route connects HCM City with Long An, Tiền Giang

A new inter-provincial bus route connecting HCM City and the provinces of Long An and Tiền Giang officially opened on Wednesday (August 10).

Expat Corner

Japanese director lets Vietnamese cast emulate their own emotions

They gather in a spacious room, full of light. Each holds a script, losing themselves the roles they are assigned. Sometimes they read out the dialogue straight off the script, as no one has learned it by heart yet.

Society

More trains to be added on Hà Nội – Lào Cai rail route

From September 5, services from Hà Nội to Lào Cai will be available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Trains will depart from Hà Nội Railway Station at 10pm and arrive at Lào Cai Railway Station at 5:55am.

Economy

High-quality human resources key to sustainable tourism industry

As tourism continues to revive, the hotel and tourism industry is suffering from challenges in recruiting qualified human resources post pandemic, industry players warned.

Media-OutReach

CPA Australia: Hong Kong businesses embrace digital transformation yet talent shortage bites

Economy

Việt Nam mulls ways to boost inbound travel

Strict visa policies and a shortage of human resources and infrastructure in the tourism sector have stymied recovery of the travel industry, and the target of five million international arrivals this year could be out of reach, industry players warn.

Media-OutReach

Ascensio System Opens a branch in Singapore, bringing ONLYOFFICE to APAC

Media-OutReach

TUMI Launches Fall 2022 Collection

Politics & Laws

ASEAN proves its resilience in responding to challenges: Deputy FM

Deputy foreign minister Hà Kim Ngọc granted an interview to the media about the achievements of ASEAN as well as the role and contributions of Việt Nam as an active and responsible member, as the bloc celebrates its 55th founding anniversary (August 8, 1977 – 2022).

Media-OutReach

Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2022

Life & Style

Khánh Hòa seeks to develop new community-based tourism areas

Khánh Hòa Province’s People's Committee has approved a development plan for community-based tourism areas by 2025.

bizhub

Sacombank wins 5 JCB card awards

Sacombank has won five awards from Japanese international card organisation JCB for 2021 for Leading Licensee in New Products and Solution, Leading Licensee in Merchant Sales Growth, Leading Licensee in Merchant Sales, Leading Licensee in Balance of Credit Card, and Leading Licensee in Credit Card Retail Spending Volume.

Politics & Laws

Việt Nam News

US reviewing Vietnamese new passports, asks applicants to supply place of birth information

Domestic tourism continues strong growth

Bình Thuận Province supports ethnic people

Bitexco develops international school in Hà Nội

Entry policies could be relaxed as tourism authorities seek visa waivers for more countries

New inter-provincial bus route connects HCM City with Long An, Tiền Giang

Japanese director lets Vietnamese cast emulate their own emotions

More trains to be added on Hà Nội – Lào Cai rail route

High-quality human resources key to sustainable tourism industry

CPA Australia: Hong Kong businesses embrace digital transformation yet talent shortage bites

Việt Nam mulls ways to boost inbound travel

Ascensio System Opens a branch in Singapore, bringing ONLYOFFICE to APAC

TUMI Launches Fall 2022 Collection

ASEAN proves its resilience in responding to challenges: Deputy FM

Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2022

Khánh Hòa seeks to develop new community-based tourism areas

Sacombank wins 5 JCB card awards

Spain recognises Việt Nam's new passports, reversing earlier decision

Tech to transform e-logistics landscape

HCM City promotes arts and cultural activities at night

E-paper

PM urges speeding up restructuring of Hà Bắc fertiliser plant

My, Nghi represent Việt Nam at Simone Asia Pacific Cup

Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group debuts

Hà Nội hosts ASEAN Family Day 2022

HCM City, Singapore to expand cooperation in human resources