Author: VnExpress
Vietnam’s top five brands increase value by $2.3 billion
Vietnam’s five most valuable brands were worth a combined $8.1 billion in 2018, up $2.3 billion or 39 percent against 2017, Brand Finance estimated.
Hong Kong cosmetics giant comes to HCM City
Hong Kong healthcare and beauty retailer Watsons will open its first outlet in Ho Chi Minh City on January 17.
Vietcombank’s profit skyrockets, Vietinbank’s falls
Two of Vietnam’s largest banks reported contrasting performances in 2018, with Vietcombank’s profits rising by 63.5 percent and Vietinbank’s falling by 27 percent.
Vietnam’s coast observation satellite all set to go into space
MicroDragon, a Vietnamese-made satellite to be used for observing the nation’s long coast, will be launched on January 17.
Coach Park happy with players despite Iran loss
Coach Park Hang-seo praised his young wards for putting up a tough fight against the top ranked team in Asia.
Vietnam’s internet service to slow down after undersea cable rupture
Internet connections in Vietnam are expected to drag for weeks as an international submarine internet cable undergoes repairs.
Vietnam’s largest airport set for $496 million expansion
The Tan Son Nhat Airport could get a third terminal and other facilities at the cost of over $496 million.
Pacific trade pact almost upon it, Vietnam’s privatization remains sluggish
Vietnam seems set to miss its target for privatizing state companies, causing fears this might affect its CPTPP commitments.
Vietnam mulls $860 million northwestern expressway
A pre-feasibility study is set to be done for the VND20 trillion ($861.82 million) Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway.
Vietnamese passport remains a low flyer
The Vietnamese passport continues to be among those with the least visa free access at 87th among 104 economies.
