VOV.VN - Airlines have been licensed to operate regular international commercial flights between Vietnam and eight out of nine countries and territories in the first phase of the Government-approved pilot scheme.

VOV.VN - Many production, business, and service sectors based in Ho Chi Minh City have witnessed a sharp drop in revenue due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, although e-commerce remains a bright spot after recording strong growth, with this trend expected to continue moving forward.

The Vietnam – Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro aims to exploit over 2.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent and 65.4 million cu.m of natural gas next year, according to the company.

Automobile sales in Vietnam posted a month-on-month increase of 30% and a year-on-year increase of 6% in November, announced the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Airlines Group, consisting of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, will offer approximately two million tickets on all domestic flights during the upcoming 2022 Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet, to meet increasing travel demand.

The automobile market has become bustling again after the Government cut by 50% the vehicle registration tax.

Vietnamese developers’ contracted sales are forecast to increase by 20%-30% next year thanks to an improving operating environment, with rising vaccination rates and continued easing of mobility restrictions likely to spearhead the economic recovery, according to Fitch Ratings.

VOV.VN - A one-month nationwide promotion campaign known as ‘Vietnam Grand Sale 2021’ was officially launched on December 1 by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade in a bid to stimulate greater domestic consumption.

VOV.VN - With fashion outlets across the capital offering large discounts as part of Black Friday sales, there is growing concern among retailers that consumers lack enthusiasm for this year’s promotion due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Vietnam Grand Sale 2021 will take place across the country from December 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022.