Eight associations with a large labour force have proposed the Government increase the regional minimum wage from January 1, 2023 instead of July 1, 2022 as per the National Wage Council's decision.

The stock market finished lower on Wednesday, extending its long bear trend, on persistent strong selling pressure. 

The Vietnam National Brand Week 2022 kicked off in Hanoi on April 20 with a forum held to call for overseas Vietnamese (OV) entrepreneurs’ support for promoting Vietnamese goods and brands.

Experts urged enterprises to make preparations to be able to take opportunities arising from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

While the Russia-Ukraine conflict has left negative impacts related to transport, inflation and international payments on import and export activities, it could also create opportunities for businesses which adopted timely adaptation measures, experts have said.

Vietravel Airlines will open a new route linking Hanoi and the south central province of Binh Dinh’s Quy Nhon city, and reopen the route connecting the capital city and central Da Nang city from April 22 to meet travel demand on the Reunification Day and May Day holidays.

The digital transformation successes achieved so far by HCM City will propel its progress towards becoming a smart city this year, officials say.

Experts urged enterprises to make preparations to be able to take opportunities arising from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Many key products of Vietnam meet the import demands of Algeria, making the African country a promising market for Vietnam, according to Hoang Duc Thuan, Vietnam's trade counselor in Algeria.

The value and position of the Vietnam national brand have constantly improved in recent years in the global market and received recognition from many prestigious international organisations, according to Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

As travel demands during the National Liberation Day (April 30) and the May Day (May 1) have surged, many travel firms said that their outbound tours have been fully booked, while those for domestic destinations have also increased strongly.

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành recently took part in an conference with localities regarding the completion of the National Power Development Plan for the 2021-30 period, with a vision to 2045 (PDP VIII).

Vietnamese economic growth is on the way to recovery and development, but is facing two problems, according to economist Võ Trí Thành.

As a growing number of companies in the real estate industry are embracing technology to promote their sales since the pandemic, investments are flowing into proptech start-ups to capture the opportunity.

The Asia Direct Cable (ADC) international undersea cable route will be officially put into commercial operation by 2023 after completing the landing, Deputy General Director of Viettel Solutions Doan Dai Phong said on April 19.

As the Vietnamese bond market is considered new compared to other countries, with less experience and smaller in size, flaws are inevitable. Therefore, it is necessary to make changes to improve and develop the market.

Despite facing stiff competition, Vietnamese spices are increasing their presence in demanding markets around the world as businesses take advantage of free trade agreements and adopt advanced technologies.

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,107 VND/USD on April 20, up 5 VND from the previous day.

As the Vietnamese bond market is considered new compared to other countries, with less experience and smaller in size, flaws are inevitable. Therefore it is necessary to make changes to improve and develop the market. 

Members of the Việt Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) sold over 36,962 autos in March, up 60 per cent on the month, according to a recent VAMA report.