The World Bank (WB) will reduce concessional credits for Vietnam within the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) in the fiscal period of 2017-2022.

Ice sculpture art from Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in China, has been introduced in many countries.

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has seen good growth opportunities in Vietnam in the years to come as this ASEAN market is expanding fast, especially in air passenger traffic demand.

Total foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in November are put at US$490 million, the lowest monthly level this year. For the third month in a row, fresh FDI pledges have fallen against the same period last year.

There is no need to worry about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact which U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said would be scrapped after he takes office, as Vietnamese enterprises can benefit from other free trade agreements.

Saigon Industry Corporation (CNS) has announced its strategic partnership with NXP Semiconductor to supply smart cards and solutions related to security cards.

 Only 3% of bank loans have found their way to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and less than one-third of SMEs have gained access to credit, according to data of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). 

Diners who plan to find a place featuring Cuban culture in HCMC should head to Cuba La Casa del Mojito restaurant on the busy Pasteur Street in District 1.

Talented Japanese DJ Ksuke will stage a performance at the newly-established Envy Club in District 1, HCMC on November 25 night.

Saigon Classical Music Group will host its latest piano recital program with a free entrance to all audiences at Viet Thuong Showroom in HCM City’s District 3 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on November 26 night.