Quang Nam Province, home to charming Hoi An, will host the 2022 National Tourism Year hoping to attract 1.7 million foreign visitors with numerous art programs and cultural festivals. The event’s opening ceremony will be held at Hoi An Memories Land on Hen Islet on March 25. “This will be …
Read More »Need to lower SMS banking services fees: VBA
Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, Secretary General of the Vietnam Bankers Association Fees for SMS banking services are currently three times higher than standard text charges. Banks are encouraging customers to shift to using digital banking services to help reduce cost while keeping bank fees low for customers. Dr. Nguyễn Quốc …
Read More »Businesses struggling due to high gasoline prices
People filling up at a Petrolimex gas station in HCM City’s District 5. VnExpress News Photo HCM CITY – As gasoline prices rose to the highest level in eight years in February, the logistics industry is under increasing pressure, forcing businesses to bump up service prices. Manufacturing enterprises are also expected to …
Read More »Tourism stocks expected to shine bright in 2022
Tourists visiting a beach in Đà Nẵng City during the Tết holidays. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Trần Lê Lâm HÀ NỘI — Positive news about the resumption of aviation and tourism services have helped tourism stocks to surge, with many even hitting celling prices continuously, despite the VN-Index struggling around the 1,500-point level. On …
Read More »Foreigners keen on returning to a more relaxed Vietnam
Many western tourists who have already visited Vietnam are hoping to return this year under more relaxed visa policies with no entry restrictions. George Smith, a 58-year-old British citizen, said he was happy to hear that Vietnam would fully reopen inbound tourism from March 15 after nearly two years. “To …
Read More »PM orders balance of petrol demand, supply for domestic market
PV Drilling I, a floating offshore drilling rig of PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Services Corporation. — Photo pvdrilling.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued a dispatch requesting the joint efforts of ministries, sectors and localities to ensure a balance between supply and demand of petroleum products. This request is also necessary to …
Read More »Shares end higher on the rise of bank, oil stocks
A PetroVietnam Gas worker operating equipment. The company shares gained 0.4 per cent Tuesday. — Photo pvgas.com.vn HÀ NỘI —Shares finished higher on Wednesday thanks to the rise of large-caps in the banking and mining groups, bolstered by increased buying demand at the end of the trading session. The benchmark VN-Index …
Read More »Covid tests get pricey as infections and anxiety climb
As the number of infections rise, the surging demand for Covid-19 tests and medicines has pushed prices up by double digits. Cao Thu Trang in Hanoi bought five rapid test kits Sunday for VND80,000 per pack, up 33 percent from the day before. “I have no choice but to pay …
Read More »UK visa application center in Hanoi closes over rising Covid cases
The British Embassy on Wednesday announced it had closed its visa application center in Hanoi until further notice over Covid fears. “We appreciate your understanding as we continue to operate in a safe and secure manner for our customers and staff,” the embassy wrote on Facebook. Visa application centers in …
Read More »Foster + Partners to design a new master plan for The Global City in HCMC
The award-winning architectural design and engineering firm confirmed the role of architectural advisors of The Global City, a new downtown of HCMC. Masterise Homes has announced the appointment of Foster + Partners for its first township, the 117.4-hectare The Global City. The company will act as architectural advisors for the …
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