Vietnam's vaccine certificate recognized by some countries

Vietnam has temporarily recognized vaccination certificates or vaccine passports of 72 countries and territories, while its vaccine certificate has also been recognized by a number of countries.

RCEP to beat drum for further trade

With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership expected to enter into force early next year, more prospects could open up for Vietnam to woo additional investment and expand its trade with international partners.

Vietnam to contribute 5 million USD worth of medical supplies to ASEAN medical reserve: Spokeswoman

PM Pham Minh Chinh will announce a list of medical supplies worth $5 million that Vietnam contributes to the ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies when he attends the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits.

Localities differ in welcoming students back to class

Some localities that have managed to bring COVID-19 under control have not yet decided when to allow students to return to school, even though the Government asked them to do so this month.

Vietnam’s real estate scene post-Evergrande: who will stand tall?

After Evergrande’s “debt bomb”, real estate enterprises with a reined-in outstanding loan balance and strong land bank will have a good opportunity to develop and dominate the market.

19 FDI firms seek PM’s help over Tien Giang’s unbearable Covid restrictions

As many as 19 foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises with nearly 70,000 workers in Tien Giang Province have written to the prime minister seeking help to cope with the province’s unbearable Covid-19 restrictions. 

National Assembly expected to discuss solutions to urgent issues in second session

The second session of the 15th National Assembly which opened on October 20 is expected to discuss a series of socio-economic issues that have arisen after the fourth pandemic wave.

Report to NA shows concern about students’ health when studying online

The use of different teaching modes, including online teaching and teaching via TV, is putting pressure on teachers. Parents also have concerns about teaching quality and their children’s health.

Two Vietnamese intangible cultural heritages to be proposed for UNESCO recognition

The Prime Minister has agreed on the development of dossiers for Cheo (Vietnamese traditional opera) arts of the Red River Delta as well as Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts to seek UNESCO recognition as cultural heritages of the world.

VND26.8 trillion mobilized for vaccine purchases

As of the end of September 2021, total financial resources mobilized to buy vaccines had reached VND26.8 trillion, enough to buy vaccines for all people in the country.

Foreign cash flows remain high despite continuous net selling

Even though foreign investors have become net sellers on the stock market, they have fled to bonds and are waiting for future investment opportunities, said Tran Van Dung, Chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC).

No vaccine mandate required for air passengers

Unvaccinated people and their children can now travel by air provided that they show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 72 hours before departure or recovered from the disease within the last six months.

Enterprises call for Government support due to lack of capital amid pandemic

After the pandemic is gradually put under control in many provinces, local authorities and businesses are striving to get the economy back to normal. However, for businesses, to resume operation, capital for production 

48 localities reopen pilot interprovincial bus transport

Many localities still have strict regulations on testing and isolating people returning home, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) reported after a week of piloting passenger transport activities. 

VBS Supreme Patriarch Thich Pho Tue passes away at 105

Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, the third Dharma Master of the VBS, passed away on the morning of October 21 in Phu Xuyen district of Hanoi.

Hoa Binh Province drastically implements 13th National Party Congress Resolution

Hoa Binh province has identified 6 key tasks, 3 strategic breakthroughs to actively contribute to the process of implementing the Resolutions of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 21

JICA partners VP Bank in promoting financial access for women-led SMS in Vietnam

About 800 delegates to attend virtual Vietnam Security Summit 2021

The Vietnam Security Summit 2021 will be held via videoconference on October 27-28, with the participation of about 800 delegates across various fields.

Fifty-five localities complete assessment of COVID-19 risk level

Fifty five cities and provinces across the country have completed their assessment COVID-19 risk levels as of October 20, following the new guidelines on safe adaption to the pandemic.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 21

Lockdown removed from Hanoi’s largest wholesale market

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rewrite development scenario for VN auto industry

Developing electric vehicles is a "golden opportunity" that comes once every hundred years and a chance for Vietnam to rewrite the development scenario for the auto industry.

Money flows to wind power projects but coal-fired power lacks capital

Coal-fired power developers find it increasingly difficult to find capital amid the growing support of renewable energy globally.

Hanoi authorities have not allowed use of My Dinh Stadium for football spectators

The VFF proposed allowing about 20,000 football fans to attend the games between Vietnam and Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Nearly 2,100 children nationwide orphaned by COVID-19

As many as 2,093 children, including more than 1,500 in Ho Chi Minh City, have fallen victims to the latest COVID-19 outbreak after their parents died of the virus.

Ministries asked to facilitate exit, entry by Vietnamese, foreigners

Several ministries have been asked to facilitate Vietnamese people and foreigners’ exit from and entry into the country.