Travel firms record slight increase in outbound tour
According to the travel firms in HCMC, the sharp increase in the USD exchange rate has directly affected outbound tour prices.
Retail petrol prices up slightly in latest adjustment
Retail petrol prices were up by nearly VND500 per liter from 3pm on June 21 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam surge in March
The number of international arrivals to Vietnam in March increased by 41.4 percent over the previous month and 2.2 times against the same period last year as Vietnam has fully reopened and many international flights have been restored, according to General Statistics Office (GSO).
Visitors to tourist destinations increase during New Year holidays
According to provinces’ statistics released on January 3, the number of visitors to popular tourist destinations during New Year holiday sharply increased.
HCMC-Hanoi route sees an increase of 16 flights per day
The Ministry of Transport has just approved the proposal on increasing domestic air routes from December 1.
Nha Trang sees sudden increase in tourist numbers
The number of visitors booking island tours in the central coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province has suddenly increased sharply from 100-150 percent compared to the previous month.
Number of foreign visitors to Vietnam increases by 7.6 percent in October
In October alone, the number of international tourists to Vietnam was up 7.6 percent from the previous month and down 99.1 percent from the same period last year due to the pandemic, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Vietnamese universities to raise admission criteria
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) states that in the upcoming academic year, universities in Vietnam must stop using unsuitable subject combinations to accept new students. Neither can they lower admission grades to attract more people. Autonomy is encouraged among these educational institutes, as long as they are able to ensure admission and training quality.
Vietnam increases 3 places in Global Innovation Index 2019
Vietnam has risen three places to rank 42th out of the 129 nations and economies in the Global Innovation Index 2019 (GII 2019), according to the announcement of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) yesterday in India.
Pig price increases by VND1,000 – 2,000 per kg in January, 2019
The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said pig price has increased by VND1,000-VND2,000 per kilogram in January, 2019 compared to December, 2018 because the possibility of African Swine Fever (ASF) from China and surge of imported pork volume after Vietnam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Vietnam to increase cyber security capacity
The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cyber security company Kaspersky Lab to implement solutions for domestic online security challenges and expand the cyber security capacity of the Vietnamese Government.
Research papers in international journals by VNU-HCM increase by 15percent
The Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) experienced a 15 percent increase of annual international research articles in 2018, reported the university yesterday.
Increase in smuggled frozen poultry, pork in year-end
After many years, there has been an increase in frozen poultry and pork products, animal organs in the northern border crossings in the end of year.
Trade deficit rate may increase in Vietnam
The Vietnam trade balance in the first eight months of 2018 showed a surplus of $2.8 billion. Yet, if counted only the export turnover in August, there is a trade deficit of nearly $100 million, which is a worrisome warning.
Book price not to increase in academic year 2018-2019
The Vietnam Education Publishing House yesterday announced price of book will maintain in this year.
Vietnamese beverage imports jump on popularity of tropical fruits
Imports of Vietnamese beverages have jumped over sevenfold in the past four years as more South Koreans preferred drinks made with tropical fruits, data showed Friday.
Petrol prices go up to 17,486 VND per litre
The domestic retail price of RON 92 petrol increased by 461 VND to trade at a maximum of 17,486 VND (77 US cents) per litre, as of 3pm on August 19.
Fuel prices increase
Ministry of Trade & Industry and Ministry of Finance respectively announced to increase the retail prices of petrol and diesel oil as of 3 pm on August 4.
Rice price hikes in Mekong delta
Early July, prices of rice in the Mekong delta continued increasing, making local farmers are feeling exhilarated in their production.
20 mln uninsured patients to pay higher healthcare fees
Over 1,900 medical service in public hospitals will apply a new fee hike plan for patients without health insurance from June 1.