The Hoa Binh Construction Group announced on February 19 that it has won bidding packages to develop five social housing projects worth 72 million USD in Kenya. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Invested by the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development of Kenya, the projects aim to provide accommodation for the police and military forces, and...

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on February 19 exported 13 tonnes of flat-seeded mango to the Republic of Korea (RoK). An Giang province exports the first batch of flat-seeded mango to the Republic of Korea on February 19 (Photo: VNA) This is the first batch under an export contract signed between the GAP Cu Lao Gieng Cooperative...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s biggest economic hub, is working to lure both domestic and foreign green investments, towards sustainable development. Ho Chi Minh City is working to lure both domestic and foreign green investments. (Photo: VNA) The city has taken actions to join national efforts to achieve the goal of net-zero emission by 2050, with an economic forum...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Finance, State Bank of Vietnam and the Ministry of Planning and Investment to address obstacles in relevant sectors for upgrading the stock market from frontier to emerging status. The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) On February 15, 2024 the Prime Minister...

Customs clearance activities have become normal again at all border gates in the northern region after a week-long Lunar New Year holiday. Trucks transporting agricultural products via Mong Cai border gate (Photo: VNA) Previously, relevant authorities of China, which also celebrates the Lunar New Year, announced the temporary suspension of customs clearance procedures at border gates in Lang...

Vietnam’s Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) will unveil 9 models of passenger cars, 13 models of trucks and 6 models of buses, said Chairman of its Board of Directors Tran Ba Duong in his New Year message to employees. A THACO bus in a test run. (Photo: VNA) Additionally, the company will establish and operate a sale company in...

Vietnam has for the 7th consecutive year made its presence at the world's leading trade fair for organic food, Biofach, in Nuremberg city of Germany's southern Bavaria state. Liquid aminos, sugar, and vinegar from coconut flower by Sokfarm Vietnam showcased at Biofach 2024. (Photo: VNA) Led by Dang Thi Bich Huong, Vice Chairwoman and Secretary-General of the Vietnam Organic...

Vietjet has welcomed the 105th aircraft to join its modern fleet, continuing its fleet development plan, and meeting all customers’ needs. Vietjet has welcomed the 105th aircraft to join its modern fleet. (Photo courtesy of Vietjet) According to Vietjet, this aircraft continues to strengthen the world's leading modern airline fleet, ready for plans to expand its flight network to...

The number of Vietnamese billionaires in US dollar has dropped to five in the early months of 2024 from the previous six, reported in April 2023. Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong (Photo: tienphong.vn) According to Forbes, the current five Vietnamese billionaires are Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, VietJet Air Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Hoa Phat Chairman Tran...

A total of 2.75 quadrillion VND (41 billion USD) went into the property market in 2023, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), an increase of 6.75% in comparison to last year. Construction of a new residential complex in the capital city of Hanoi (Photo: VNA) The bank said lower interest rates, which have been expected to...