Public awareness on sustainability journey
Expatriates have arrived in Vietnam, with many of them staying to call it home. Those who have chosen to make this land their own have had the unique opportunity to delve deep into the very soul of Vi...
Flood tides to threaten Can Tho this weekend
HCMC – Parts of Can Tho City might be inundated due to high flood tides this weekend, with water levels projected to rise to the high tide levels observed about a month ago. Current water levels at Ca...
Vietnam prepares to roll out extended producer responsibility
HCMC – Vietnam is setting sights on the enhancement of its waste collection and recycling system, as the country prepares for the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR). The Packaging ...
Thien Long Group’s profit plunges in Q3
HCMC – Thien Long Group, whose TLG stock is listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange, saw its after-tax profit in the third quarter plunging 43% year-on-year to only VND59.46 billion. The company genera...
Problem banks need to be fixed swiftly: SAV
HCMC – The long-delayed handling of four poor-performing banks could put the banking system at risk, said the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) in a recent report to the National Assembly. The report said ...
HCMC hosts four garment and textile expos
HCMC – Four exhibitions in the garment and textile industry are concurrently taking place in District 7, HCMC from October 25 to 28, with more than 500 companies from 12 countries and territories atte...
Vinh Hoan Corp. to issue over 3.6 million ESOP shares
HCMC – Vinh Hoan Corporation, whose stock VHC is listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange, has announced its plan to issue over 3.6 million shares under an employee share ownership plan (ESOP). Those sh...
Govt approves power line project to boost supply in north
HCMC – The Government has approved a 500kV power transmission line project worth over VND3 trillion to bolster electricity supply in the country’s northern region. This project constitutes one segment...
Marriott plans to expand with 20 more hotels, resorts in Vietnam
HCMC – Marriott Group is exploring an ambitious plan to open an additional 20 hotels and resorts in major cities and tourist destinations across Vietnam. During a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh...
VinaCapital projects Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.5% in 2024
HCMC – Investment management firm VinaCapital has projected Vietnam’s GDP could expand by 6.5% next year, signaling an acceleration from the slowdown this year. The forecast, shared by Michael Kokalar...