Việt Nam's human capital index improves A child born in Việt Nam today will be 69 per cent as productive when they grow up as they could have been if they enjoyed complete education and full health.

Sugar firms struggle due to ATIGA

Tariffs being cut to zero under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) from January 1 this year and the COVID-19 pandemic have made for a tough year for the sugar industry, heard an online seminar held by Nhân Dân (People) e-newspaper on Wednesday.

Firms urged to restructure to cope with climate change

Firms should pay attention to developing new business models, products and technologies to cope with climate change and turn its negative impact into impetus, a recent report of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) highlighted.

Central region prepares for Storm Noul

Central provinces to be hit by Storm Noul banned vessels from going out to sea on Thursday as the tropical storm is forecast to make landfall on Friday morning.

First-instance trial on former city official opens The trial of Nguyễn Thành Tài, former vice chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, and four others for “violation of regulations on management and use of State assets, causing losses and wastefulness” opened yesterday (Sept 16) at the HCM City People’s Court.

Industrial park stocks attractive post-pandemic Despite short-term difficulties, the prospects for industrial zone stocks will increase after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, driven by the relocation of global firms to diversify supply chains, with many picking Việt Nam as their destination.

Businesses must understand trade remedy implications, says expert Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Defence Department Lê Triệu Dũng talks with Vietnam News Agency about how enterprises can protect their rights and interests on the global stage.

Gov’t to ask NA to waive charges for water exploitation rights Thousands of businesses will not have to pay for the right to exploit water this year if a plan submitted by the Government is approved by the National Assembly.

Surviving the second wave: How city hotels can curb the impacts of COVID-19

Just before July 27, Việt Nam’s tourism sector was on its way to an impressive recovery relative to the rest of the world; thanks to the summer holidays, top tourist hotspots were packed with local travellers looking to enjoy the sun, bolstered by promotions launched to boost domestic tourism as borders were likely to be closed for at least another quarter.

Surviving the second wave: How city hotels can curb the impacts of COVID-19