The embassies of Bulgaria and Italy hosted a conference to introduce two European capitals of culture, Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Matera in Italy on March 29.

Vietnamese property developer Netland Real Estate JSC has opened a representative office in Tokyo, a step in the company’s plans to expand into the international market to attract investment into its projects in Vietnam.

Recognising the threat online retail channels, owners of shopping centres will have to explore the use of retail space for non-conventional uses, particularly education, flexible workspaces and fitness clubs, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL).

Businesses should aim for sustainable economic development by using environmentally friendly production and “green” financial sources, experts have recommended.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting corporate income tax (CIT) rates on small and micro businesses from the current 20 percent to 15-17 percent.

As one of the most efficient power markets in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has huge prospects, especially in renewable energy, experts have said.

Vietnam will soon launch a new cryptocurrency exchange – the first of its kind in the country.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has proposed the Government allow the Airport Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to invest in building a third passenger terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Paediatrics Hospital No1’s neurology and infectious diseases department has admitted children with HIV whose mothers did not have HIV tests during their pregnancy.

Merging administrative units must be conducted in line with streamlining apparatus, personnel and improving the quality of state officials, according to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Tran Anh Tuan.