VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 17

Vietnamese firms seek to increase presence in India

Vietnam wants to make breakthroughs in digital industry

Digital technology industry will become one pillar for the establishment of a digital government and the modernization of the agriculture, industry, and service sectors as well as all aspects of the society.

Air links between Vietnam and 19 countries/territories have reopened since pilot flight resumption

A total of 19 flight routes between Vietnam and other countries have resumed operations since the pilot programme to bring back international flights starting from the beginning of 2022, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Hanoi sets 3 plans for SEA Games ceremonies depending on pandemic

The Hanoi City’s People's Committee has built three plans for organising the opening and closing ceremonies of the SEA Games, depending on the spread of COVID-19.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 17

HCM City accelerates metro line projects

Vietnamese broom wins the hearts of American housewives

The simple cleaning tools made by Vietnamese craftsmen are popular in the United States for their usefulness.

19.2% of children in Vietnam contracted COVID-19 since pandemic began

About 490,000 children in Vietnam were confirmed to have contracted coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, according to deputy health minister Nguyen Truong Son.

VN manufacturing hitting the right notes

The export volume of made-in-Vietnam products has reached new highs and make up more share in the global market, helping set the foundation for the country to become a more attractive manufacturing hub.

Hanoi's pedestrian streets could reopen in March

The pedestrian areas surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of Hanoi are set to reopen in early March after nearly a year of closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

US$2 billion Quang Ninh LNG plant to get investment registration certificate

Cam Pha People’s Committee in Quang Ninh province is eager to complete procedures to grant the certificate before February 20.

Vietnam to reopen borders to international travel on March 15

The Vietnamese Government has granted approval to a proposal put forward by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to reopen the country’s borders to international travel on March 15.

Central Highlands village full of colorful murals painted by locals

More than 30 colorful paintings of the landscapes and people of the Central Highlands along a 200m road in Tong Ju village (Dak Lak province) have turned Tong Ju into a unique tourist site.

Korean firm adds $920 million to project in Thai Nguyen

Thai Nguyen province yesterday handed over a licence to Samsung Electro-Mechanics Vietnam Co., Ltd (SEMV) under Samsung Corporation to add US$920 million to its project in the Yen Binh industrial park (IP) in Pho Yen town.

Seafood stocks expected to grow in 2022 on bullish outlook

With a relatively attractive valuation and a bullish industry outlook, seafood stocks are expected to grow positively in 2022.

E-commerce continues to expand in Vietnam, Southeast Asia

After a successful year with many contributions to the macro-economy and supply of goods during the pandemic, e-commerce platforms continued to be recognized in terms of brand recognition in 2021 in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Automakers warned against underestimating reputation of Chinese cars

Contrary to all predictions, Chinese cars continue to flow into Vietnam and sales have been increasing steadily, despite Covid-19 and the poor reputation of Chinese brands.

Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam admires Hang Trong folk paintings

“This is my 5th year in Vietnam. I have had a lot of Tet experiences,” Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar told VietNamNet during a recen visit to the home of an artisan who makes Hang Trong folk painting.

Happiest woman in Vietnam: 108 years old with 114 grandchildren, great-grandchildren

Tran Thi Hoa in My Phuc commune in My Loc district of Nam Dinh province has celebrated her 108th Tet. She has 114 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and lives in an old house.

Quang Tri students create robot that takes samples for Covid-19 tests

Two male students in Quang Tri have invented a robot which takes samples for Covid-19 testing. The production cost was only VND20 million.

Assistant Kim Chi, a silent hero in the journey to World Cup

Assistant coach of the Vietnamese women's team, Doan Thi Kim Chi has been praised for playing an important part in their FIFA Women’s World Cup journey.

To curb petroleum prices, taxes, fees may need to be cut

If petroleum prices continue escalating, Vietnam will need to cut taxes and fees, in addition to using the petroleum price stabilization fund.

Midfielder Hoang Duc first time receives Golden Ball Awards

Midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc of Viettel FC beat four other nominees to win the Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2021 at a gala night in Ho Chi Minh City on February 16.

PM asks Thai investors to apply latest technologies in large-scale oil refining project in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Thailand’s Siam Cement Group (SCG) and Amata Vietnam to apply latest technologies in the 5-billion-USD oil refining and petrochemical project in Vietnam.

Bamboo Airways inks deals with SR Technics, Boeing

Bamboo Airways on February 16 inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SR Technics and an agreement with Boeing Digital Solutions, and discussed the purchase of the aerospace company’s new aircraft.

About 153,000 foreigners fly from/to Vietnam since pilot resumption of int'l flights

About 153,000 foreign passengers flew from/to Vietnam from the time the country launched a pilot programme to resume international flights in January to February 14, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.