The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently instructed credit institutions to continue to ease access to loans for enterprises by lowering interest rates, in a bid to assist struggling businesses and guarantee efficient bank operations this year.

The industry and trade sector of Vietnam expects the index of industrial production (IIP) to grow to 6.3% this year as the world economy recovers, helping boost exports.

Swedish band Vocalettes will make their debut performance in Hanoi on January 22 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Sweden-Vietnam diplomatic relations.

The contribution of primeval Buddhism in Vietnam’s human and national development was explored in depth at a symposium in Ho Chi Minh City on January 18 marking the 57 years since it was introduced to the country. 

Thanh Ngoan has been passionate about Cheo operas since she was a child. Today, she impresses audiences with her dramatic singing voice and devotion to the ancient art. 

The domestic beer market this Tet holiday will not face any shortages or price hikes, thanks to a 30% supply increase, confirmed beer producers around the country.

Vietnam Television will broadcast a music festival on January 30, Lunar New Year's Eve, as part of its annual Tet show.

The people’s Committee of the northern province of Dien Bien has said it will cooperate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize many cultural events this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory over the French colonialists.

The central city of DaNang and Thailand’s Khon Kaen Province on January 16 signed a Letter of Intent to establish cooperation in tourism, education, culture, investment, and trade.

(VOV) - Vietnam plans to cautiously expand credit growth to 12-14% in a bid to facilitate companies, boost the national economic revival and tackle inflation.