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Vietnam's economy less dependent on cheap labor force
Labor-intensive industries such as mining and agriculture are no longer expanding, according to Nguyen Duc Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR).
Railway sector strives to compete with airlines
With a small transport market share, the railway sector does not have money to upgrade infrastructure, locomotives and wagons. With poor infrastructure and facilities, it cannot attract many passengers.
E-wallet services aim to make money in future
The domestic e-wallet market has not developed well in the last eight years since the first e-wallet was licensed, though there are 16 e-wallet service providers.
Seafood sector aims high despite barriers in international market
Seafood producers and exporters have been warned that many barriers, from protectionism to media campaigns, will affect them in the international market in 2017.
Investors bemoan multiple barriers to farming
Businesses have complained that they have to deal with a host of barriers and risks in agricultural projects though they are encouraged to invest in the sector.
Real estate more expensive in Hanoi than HCM City
While Hanoians have lower incomes on average than Saigonese, they pay more for housing because of higher construction costs.
Saigon Railway offers express TET service
VOV.VN - There is something special about trains that evoke nostalgia around TET. It could be the stirring of childhood memories or simply the wistfulness of coming home for the holidays, arms filled with TET packages for family and friends.
CEOs, managers pocket billions of dong in Tet bonuses
Reports about ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) and Tet bonus programs from businesses show that those who have received the biggest bonuses were mid- and high-ranking managers.
Manufacturers warn sugar industry faces challenges in 2017
Though the sugar industry enjoys benefits from protectionism, manufacturers are still complaining that business is tough because of smuggling.
Competition in farm-material growing areas heats up
Many foreign conglomerates have jumped into the Vietnamese farm produce market after Vietnam signed a series of FTAs.