Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. TRAN VAN KHAI (Faculty of Materials Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City)

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. TRAN VAN KHAI (Faculty of Materials Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City)

Stimulus program expected to boost domestic tourism

An innovative stimulus travel program called 'Vietnamese People Travel in Vietnam' is expected to boost and revive the domestic travel industry, which has suffered the most due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

International trade policy of South Korea and lessons for Vietnam to develop its international trade

Nguyen Thi Hanh (Thai Nguyen University of Education), Nguyen Thi Nhung (Hanoi Pedagogical University 2)

Japan's Kajima develops technology to realize workplace wellness

Japanese construction company Kajima has developed a technology that realizes well-being in a space and enables higher health and intellectual productivity by incorporating natural elements such as light and sound scenery into the indoor space. The combination of 'Biophilic Design' that emphasizes connection with nature, simulated ceilings that imitate the sky, and the reproduction of outdoor sound scenery creates an open space incorporating natural fluctuations. As the need for wellness space is increasing, the company aims to apply the technology to a wide range of new construction, renewal, and operation management.

Vinh Phuc province streamlines administrative apparatus

The northern province of Vinh Phuc is pushing the review of functions, tasks, power and organization of provincial and district-level departments of the local administrations with a view to streamlining the apparatus.

Decrepit buildings find new commercial use in cities

In Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi many old apartment and office buildings are becoming more attractive than ever because they are used as shops.

Toko Electrical Construction Company opens office in Hanoi, Vietnam

Japanese electrical work contractor Toko Electrical Construction Co. held an inauguration ceremony on September 13 of Hanoi Office in Vietnam.

Vietnam encourages RoK businesses to invest in specialised industrial parks

Vietnam encourages businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to make investment in specialized industrial parks targeting Korean firms and Vietnamese small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Phu Tho builds trademarks for local farm specialities

The northern mountainous province of Phu Tho is pursuing the policy of developing agriculture, with one of the priorities being building trademarks for local farm specialities, some of which have long been known wide and far inside Vietnam.

10-year campaign promotes development of made-in-Vietnam products

Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong has asked for more efforts to make made-in-Vietnam products dominate the domestic market and gain a firm foothold overseas.

Over 491 million USD invested in processing farm produce in H1

Over 11.4 trillion VND (491.3 million USD) was poured into 11 projects of agricultural product processing in the first half of 2019, according the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Central bank to keep monetary policy on hold through 2019

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will hold its benchmark refinancing and discount rates at 6.25 percent and 4.25 percent, respectively, in addition to maintaining its 14 percent credit growth target for the remainder of 2019, experts forecast.

Vietnamese firms to take part in India business summit

Vietnamese enterprises are set to take part in the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit (VG GES) 2019 to be held in October in Goa, India, delegates have told a seminar to introduce the event in Ho Chi Minh City.

Foreign investment in Da Nang exceeds 542 million USD in first half

The central city of Da Nang drew more than 542 million USD worth of foreign investment between January and June.

Promoting socially responsible practices in wood, seafood processing

Socially responsible practices in the wood and seafood processing industries were under the spotlight at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 27 as part of the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia project (RSCA).

SCIC to divest capital at big firms in 2019

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) plans to sell State capital at 108 businesses including many big ones this year.

Two solar power plants become operational in Tay Ninh

Two solar power plants were inaugurated in Thanh Thanh Cong industrial park in Trang Bang district, the southern province of Tay Ninh on June 19.

Solutions sought for construction of aviation logistics hub in Can Tho

Authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 13 held a meeting with the Vietnam Airlines Corporation to discuss the implementation of an aviation logistics hub project in the city.

Nestle Vietnam inaugurates new distribution centre in Hung Yen province

Nestle Vietnam inaugurated its largest distribution centre in Vietnam's northern region in Hung Yen province on March 12.