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Drastic solutions taken to address EC’s warning of IUU fishing

Vietnam’s fishing sector will employ drastic solutions to deal with the European Commission (EC)’s warning of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing during the second half of this year, said an official of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural

Vietnam's real state attracting more Japanese investors

Japan is the leading investor in Vietnam with USD6.47bn and real estate is a popular sector for investment in recent years.

Consumer confidence at decade high

Increasing nine points compared to the last quarter of 2017 on the back of increased positivity about local job prospects and the state of personal finances, Vietnam’s consumer confidence index reached its highest score in the last decade in

First four-star international terminal opens in Cam Ranh

Cam Ranh International Airport in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has officially opened its new T2 terminal for international services; the first terminal in Vietnam meeting four-star international standards.

Former deputy governor of State Bank sentenced to three years in jail

The HCM City People’s Court yesterday sentenced Đặng Thanh Bình, former deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, to three years in prison on the charge of “lacking responsibility and causing serious consequences”.

Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike

Vietnam Airlines will continue raising flight prices following Vietjet Air and Jetstar Pacific, doubling overall ticket prices after taxes and increased fees.

Government urges speedy approval of new plan for Phan Thiet airport

The government has urged the Ministry of National Defence and other agencies to approve the adjustment plan for the combined civilian and military Phan Thiet Airport in Binh Thuan province.

More than 64,500 new firms established in first half of 2018

More than 64,500 enterprises were established with a registered capital of approximately VND649 trillion (US$28.4 billion) over the first six months of the year, General Statistics Office data has revealed.

Vietnamese, Italian localities boost economic cooperation

A seminar highlighting economic cooperation between Lombardy region of Italy and Vietnamese cities and provinces took place in Milan city on June 29.

Foreign funds to help domestic e-payment firms with competition

Support from foreign investors is expected to help domestic e-payment firms create new things and make a difference in the competition with foreign players in the domestic e-payments market.

Da Nang looks to become startup destination in ASEAN by 2030

The central city of Da Nang aims to become a destination for startups and innovation in Southeast Asia by 2030, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh.

Vietnam’s post seven-year record GDP

Vietnam’s GDP growth is estimated at 7.08% in the first half of this year, the fastest first-half growth since 2011, according to the General Statistics Office.

New enterprises up 5.3% in H1

More than 64,350 new enterprises were formed in the first half of this year with a total registered capital of VNĐ648.9 trillion (US$22.95 billion).

US to early recognise Vietnam’s rules on catfish management

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working hard with a view to early recognizing Vietnam’s regulatory system on catfish management to be equivalent to that of the US, said first Deputy Secretary of USDA Stephen Censky.

Grab defends expansion proposal following ministry’s rejection

Ride-hailing firm Grab has expressed disappointment with the Ministry of Transport’s opposition to the firm’s operation expansion proposal.

Airbnb, Uber woes show Japan does not share easily

Thousands of Airbnb reservations scrapped, Uber reduced to delivering food: life is hard in Japan for giants of the sharing economy, stuck between tough regulation and popular suspicion.

EC to review yellow card against Vietnamese fisheries in early 2019

The European Commission (EC) has taken note of Vietnam’s efforts in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and its inspectors will return to Vietnam in January next year to review progress in addressing its ‘yellow card’ warning.

Vinalines faces losses on eve of equitisation

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Drastic solutions taken to address EC’s warning of IUU fishing

Vietnam's real state attracting more Japanese investors

Consumer confidence at decade high

First four-star international terminal opens in Cam Ranh

Former deputy governor of State Bank sentenced to three years in jail

Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike

Government urges speedy approval of new plan for Phan Thiet airport

More than 64,500 new firms established in first half of 2018

Vietnamese, Italian localities boost economic cooperation

Foreign funds to help domestic e-payment firms with competition

Da Nang looks to become startup destination in ASEAN by 2030

Vietnam’s post seven-year record GDP

New enterprises up 5.3% in H1

US to early recognise Vietnam’s rules on catfish management

Grab defends expansion proposal following ministry’s rejection

Airbnb, Uber woes show Japan does not share easily

EC to review yellow card against Vietnamese fisheries in early 2019

Vinalines faces losses on eve of equitisation

Vietjet to pay additional 20% dividend

Opposition to land for investment swops

Cold air triggers hailstorms across Hanoi and northern Vietnam

Government to offer 400,00 smartphones to low-income households

South Korean man missing while paddleboarding in HCM City

Dengue, hand-foot-mouth disease rise in April

Gia Lai records first Whitmore case of 2026

Party chief and State President To Lam to visit Sri Lanka

Experts warn of intense local storms despite normal rainfall in 2026

Hail, strong winds batter northern Vietnam, causing heavy damage

Lightning strike spills 2,000 tonnes at Nghe An sugar plant

95 killed in traffic accidents during four-day holiday in Vietnam

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