COVID-19 to create an M&A wave in Việt Nam Weak financial stability and a lack of capital are forcing many businesses to seek M&A deals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade war worries lifted, but market growth flat: analysts

Concerns about the US-China trade talks have lifted for now, and investors are turning their attention to third quarter earnings reports and how listed companies will perform in the last three months of the year.

Việt Nam, EU work to enhance comprehensive partnership The first meeting of the European Union-Việt Nam Joint Committee for the implementation of the EU-Việt Nam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (PCA) took place in Hà Nội on Friday.

Monsanto loses appeal in French farmer's poisoning case A French court on Thursday upheld a guilty verdict against chemicals giant Monsanto over the poisoning of a farmer who suffered neurological damage after using one of its weedkillers, the latest legal setback for the company over its controversial pesticides.

VN real estate receiving wave of investment from Japan: TMS Homes chief

The real estate marekt of Việt Nam is seeing a strong wave of investment from Japan, Nguyễn Xuân Hương, general director of TMS Homes – a affiliate of TMS Group spoke with Vietnam News News Agency in an interview ahead of TMS Group's investment promotion to be held in Japan next week.

VCCI-ITB launches IoT Open Community for VN

The VCCI’s Institute of Information and Technology for Business (VCCI-ITB) launched the IoT Open Community for Việt Nam in Hà Nội.

Hi-tech agriculture rides strong wave of domestic investment

The agriculture sector, especially hi-tech agriculture, has caught the attention of domestic giant firms, such as Vingroup, Hòa Phát and Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, creating a new wave of investment. 

Two died in floating restaurant accident

A floating restaurant in southern Ninh Thuận Province’s Vĩnh Hy Bay suddenly sank on Saturday morning, knocking hundreds of tourists into the sea, of which two were killed and four others injured.

VN, UAE aim to raise bilateral trade to $10b

Việt Nam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to increase trade promotion activities, facilitate market access and intensify ties between the Vietnamese and UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Street food near schools poses high risks

Contaminated food at markets nationwide has recently raised a strong wave of opposition from consumers. Children are also exposed to high risks from food stalls surrounding schools before and after class. No one has vouched for the stalls’ quality, but the prices are so cheap that children find it difficult to resist the snacks.