Thai Son Nam, a Vietnamese futsal club, is competing for a spot in the 2013 AFC Futsal Club Championships. The team will face six other teams from the East and Southeast Asian zone in a round robin format to determine the...
Cancer has become a major health concern in Vietnam, with over 110,000 new cases reported annually. Tragically, the death rate from cancer in Vietnam is among the highest in the world, with 73 percent of patients losing their battle with the...
Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant, has announced its plan to make Vietnam one of its largest production bases. At the inauguration of its second plant in Vietnam on March 25, the company broke ground for its new facility in Thai...
In recent years, real estate speculation has become a major concern in many countries, including Vietnam. To address this issue, the government of Vietnam has implemented tax tools to restrict real estate speculation and prevent it from driving up prices. In...
Ho Chi Minh City will host the 2013 International Travel Expo (ITE-HCMC 2013) on September 12-14. The expo, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, aims to promote Vietnam’s image as a tourist destination and attract more visitors to...
Northern provinces in Vietnam were hit by a destructive hailstorm on March 27th, causing significant harm to local residents. The provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang, and Lao Cai were all affected, with Lao Cai being the most severely impacted. The...
The Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) applied to plastic bags has been a concern for both the public and businesses. The recent proposal by the Ministry of Finance to reimburse the EPT paid on plastic bags between January 1, 2012 and November...
Vietnam is known for its rich culinary heritage and unique food culture, but one delicacy that has garnered controversy is the consumption of salanganes. Salanganes, or swiftlets, are small birds that are native to Southeast Asia and are prized for their...
Debt-ridden Bianfishco, a major exporter of pangasius fish fillet until 2011 has resumed overseas shipments. Here are some key takeaways: Bianfishco resumes overseas shipments after debt restructuring. Co-run by Saigon Hanoi Bank and Ministry of Finance’s Debt and Asset Trading Company....
The police arrested four senior officials at Vinashin and its subsidiaries on Friday, January 27th, as part of an ongoing investigation into the state-owned shipbuilder. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy with debts amounting to $4.5 billion, leading...
