The Vietnamese cruise tourism market continues its upward trend on the back of the increasing number of ship calls and passengers.

For the 8X, 9X and 10X generations, “Hey, let’s have a milk tea” has replaced the classic invitation for “A cup of coffee?”. 

The price of bio-fuel E5 increased by VND429 while those of diesel 0.05S and kerosene increased slightly by VND430 and VND448 per litre, respectively in the latest regular adjustment of petrol and oil prices on January 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent in excess of US$2.82 billion importing pharmaceuticals for medical treatment and health care last year, up 10% on a year earlier at US$ 2.563 billion. 

GS Retail Co., a major convenience store chain operator in the Republic of Korea (RoK), said on January 17 that it will open its first two foreign branches in Vietnam.

After acquiring 53.56% stake in Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco), ThaiBev announced plans to sell between 1.85 and 2 billion litres of beer and increase Sabeco’s market share to 50% this year.

VOV.VN - Last year, Vietnam imported 41,460 tons of beef and buffalo meat valuing at nearly US$416 million from the US, Australia, Japan and India.  

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has approved a plan for the development of direct air routes between Vietnam and key markets to boost Vietnam’s global integration and airlines are asked to introduce new flights and not increase the frequency of current flights.

VOV.VN - Vietnam imported 262,321 live buffaloes and cows and nearly 42,000 tons of beef and buffalo meat at a value of more than US$410 million last year, according to the Department of Animal Husbandry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Prices tend to remain stable, even fall slightly in 2018, heard a workshop in Hanoi on January 9 to review prices in 2017 and make forecast for 2018.