ITU Ministerial Conference: Cost reduction is key for digital transformation

Access to low-cost technology was the topic of a discussion session of the ITU Ministerial Roundtable that took place on October 12-14.

Regular international air routes to reopen in early 2022

Giving vaccinations is the top priority so that by early 2022 regular international flights can reopen.

"Nha Lam" rap band fined for writing vulgar lyrics

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has imposed a VND45 million administrative fine on a rap band called "Nha Lam" for circulating a music product that offends beliefs and religions.

Which Vietnamese tech giants display at ITU Digital World?

Vietnamese technology enterprises have showcased many Make-in-Vietnam solutions and products at the 2D and 3D online booths of the ITU Digital World 2021.

Together, ITU member countries can help to digitally connect everyone by 2030

The ITU Digital World 2021 with the theme "Joining hands to build a digital world" organized online by Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications and ITU has closed

 

Vietnamese striker nominated for outstanding performers of week of AFC

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been nominated in the list of Asian Football Federation (AFC) International Player of the Week.

Film series about Vietnamese fairy tales released on YouTube

A TV series about Vietnamese fairy tales from Vĩnh Long Radio & Television has attracted several millions viewers on YouTube. 

700,000 children in HCM City to be jabbed against COVID-19

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health announced on October 15 that it is expected to issue a vaccination plan against COVID-19 for those between the age of 12 and 18.

US awards grant to local firm to construct energy storage system

The US Consulate General in HCM City on October 15 awarded a 2.96 million USD grant to AMI AC Renewables to construct a battery energy storage system pilot project in Vietnam.

Italy presents additional 2.02 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

A batch of more than 2.02 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine presented by the Italian Government to Vietnam via the COVAX Facility arrived in Hanoi on October 15.

Vietnamese movies try to conquer international market

With the rapid growth of the film industry with movies gaining high revenue in recent years, companies now cherish the ambitious plan to enter the world market.

ECMO machine shared between two patients: daring decision brings life

Using the same ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine for two patients was a daring decision by doctors at Hospital 175 which brought wonderful results: both the patients were saved.

Artist promotes Xam folk singing to wider audience

Traditional folk music doesn’t usually get widespread attention, especially among the young generation, so Xam (blind busker's singing) is even stranger to them.

Pork prices fall, historic price crisis repeats

“Merchants yesterday agreed to buy pigs at VND30,500 per kilogram of live weight, but today they lowered the price to VND29,500,” Hoang Van Chung, a farmer in Tuyen Quang, said.

HCM City, Vientiane seal MoU for cooperation during 2021 - 2025

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao capital of Vientiane on October 15 held talks and witnessed the signing if a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two authorities for 2021 – 2025.

More Vietnamese universities featured in Times Higher Education’s subject rankings

Several Vietnamese universities have been named in Times Higher Education (THE)’s two new subject rankings – Business and Economics, and Social Sciences – for 2022.

Vietnamese scientist awarded silver medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has presented Professor Chau Van Minh, President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), its Silver Medal.

Dances of the World costume unveiled ahead of Miss World 2021

The costume draws inspiration from the Dong Ho folk painting of Ba Trieu, one of the most famous female heroes in Vietnamese history.

 

Japan to offer Vietnam another 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu has announced the donation of an additional 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam, according to a statement issued recently by the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi.

Vietnamese athletes arrive in Japan for World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Six Vietnamese gymnasts have arrived in Japan’s Kitakyushu City for the upcoming 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships slated for October 18 – 24.

Vietnam’s electric vehicle index announced for first time

Vietnam’s electric vehicle index (EVI) has been announced for the first time, aiming to help enterprises in the value chain make decisions on production and business.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 15

MoIT vows support for Samsung, suppliers to maintain supply chain

Disasters cause economic losses of 1-1.5 percent of GDP annually

Over the past 30 years, natural disasters in Vietnam cause the death or missing of nearly 400 people along with economic losses of about 1-1.5 percent of GDP each year.

ITU Digital World: broadband infrastructure helps reduce unemployment

The topic "Strengthening infrastructure development: The government’s role in digital transformation" was discussed by ministers and experts at the ITU Ministerial Roundtable’s discussion.

Real estate market: regulations inconsistent, market in deadlock

Real estate firms are looking forward to a new document to settling legal bottlenecks which have caused the property market to come to a standstill for the last two years.