Tag: foreigners
Foreign firms optimistic about Vietnam’s economic recovery
Foreign corporate executives remain optimistic about Vietnam’s economic prospects despite the new COVID-19 outbreak that prompted the imposition of social distancing in some localities, especially in the central city of Da Nang.
Foreigners offered free COVID-19 testing upon leaving Hoi An
VOV.VN - Hoi An, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site in central Vietnam, said on August 19 that it is to offer free COVID-19 testing for foreign visitors looking to depart the locality.
Foreigners unite with Da Nang in COVID-19 fight
VOV.VN - A group of foreign teachers in the central city of Da Nang have pooled their resources and mobilised their friends to purchase essential goods in an effort to help underprivileged people impacted by the battle against the novel coronavirus.
Vietnam requests Malaysia verify fisherman’s killing in East Sea
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam has requested that Malaysia investigate a recent clash between its coast guard vessel and two Vietnamese fishing boats in the East Sea, killing a Vietnamese fisherman.
Foreign nationals unite to help Vietnam in COVID-19 fight
VOV.VN - A group of foreign citizens living and working in Vietnam have come together in an effort to contribute to the nation’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vietnamese goods make up high proportion of domestic supermarket system
VOV.VN - Local products account for over 90% of domestic enterprises' distribution systems, while they account for between 60% and 96% for foreign supermarkets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Foreigners purchase 16,000 houses in Vietnam over five-year period
VOV.VN - According to the statistics released by the HCMC Real Estate Association(HoREA), foreign nationals have purchased between 14,800 and 16,000 houses nationwide over the past five years, representing 2% of all homes sold during the reviewed period.
HSBC is first foreign bank to issue bonds in Vietnam
HSBC has issued VND600 billion (US$25.7 million) worth of bonds, becoming the first foreign bank to do so in Vietnam.
Foreign banks pour capital into Vietnam
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced on August 11 that it will provide a US$70 million loan to Indo Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL Corp).
Korean director arrested for initiating fraudulent pyramid scheme
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City police stated on August 10 that they have arrested and commenced criminal proceedings against a Korean citizen and a Vietnamese woman for the alleged fraudulent appropriation of assets.
