Several districts in Ho Chi Minh City have identified roads with spacious sidewalks and marked lines on them in preparation for the implementation of sidewalk fee collection in 2024. In recent days, markings have been placed on the sidewalks of…
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has instructed relevant ministries and agencies to address proposals put forth by local airline Bamboo Airways in order to alleviate its current challenges. Deputy PM Khai acknowledged the airline’s brand development, provision of…
On December 23, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Hana Micron Inc. Vina Ltd., the first semiconductor chip manufacturer in the northern region, located in Van Trung Industrial Park, Viet Yen District, Bac Giang Province, and invested by the Republic…
Analysts argue that importing electricity from Laos presents a cost-effective solution to address power shortages in the northern region, aligning with a 2016 agreement between the two countries. Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the national power monopoly, has recently requested approval to…
Contrary to expectations amid the current economic downturn, housing prices have not experienced a decline, and in some segments, they have even risen. This stands in stark contrast to the 2008 recession, where certain cities witnessed a dramatic fall in…
SCG Packaging, a Thai company, has successfully acquired a 70% ownership stake in Starprint Vietnam JSC, a leading printed carton packaging company in Vietnam, for VND676 billion (US$27.88 million). This transaction, completed by SCG Group’s subsidiary this week, values Starprint…
Ho Chi Minh City is in need of a total investment exceeding US$9.5 billion for its crucial traffic projects slated for implementation between 2024 and 2030, as revealed by the city’s Department of Transport. This disclosure was made in a…
The air route connecting Vietnam’s Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has maintained its fourth position among the world’s top 10 busiest domestic flight routes for the current year, as reported by OAG, a global leader in digital flight information,…
DEEP C Industrial Zones Vietnam inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Japan on December 16, partnering with Sojitz Vietnam Co., Ltd. (SJV) and Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Co. Ltd. (SOGEC) to spearhead the development of renewable energy solutions for…
Vietnam’s semiconductor market is projected to achieve a value of $8.1 billion by 2028, reflecting a growth rate of 12.6% from 2023 to 2028, as outlined in a report by IMARC Group published on December 21. The report highlights the…