Tết flower sales move online amid COVID fears Florists are paying more attention to selling online for Tết this year since the COVID-19 pandemic means customers are unwilling to visit shops.

A new model for grassroots healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important grassroots health units are to the whole system. However, the grassroots health systems in many provinces and cities in Việt Nam are underdeveloped due to a lack of investment.

New law on bond issuance may impede businesses

Regulations introduced in the draft Decree 153 on bond issuance may impede the growth of businesses, reducing their competitiveness compared to foreign rivals.

Transport ministry enhances inspections ahead of Tết The Ministry of Transport has just set up three special teams for inspection of transport activities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year.

State strictly handles real-estate tax avoidance The Ministry of Finance has proposed police coordinate with tax departments to investigate and handle tax avoidance in real estate buying and selling.

VIB profits up 38 per cent in 2021 Vietnam International Bank (VIB) had a great performance in 2021 with a profit exceeding VNĐ8 trillion (over US$343 million), up 38 per cent year-on-year, according to its business results released on Wednesday. 

Localities apply inconsistent COVID-19 travel regulations over Tết

Cities and provinces are applying their own varying COVID-19 travel regulations, leaving people planning to visit their hometowns for Tết puzzled.

Tây Nguyên coffee growers embrace sustainable models

Many coffee growers in Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) have switched to sustainable production models from traditional ones.

SBV focuses on improving credit quality Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyễn Thị Hồng has issued Directive No.01/CT-NHNN on organising the implementation of the key tasks of the banking sector, with a focus on improving credit quality and tightly controlling loans to potentially risky industries.

Land prices shoot up in HCM City, cause worry

Land prices in HCM City are rising sharply, and experts warn this can have negative consequences on public works and housing supply.