Resumption of flights to Hanoi, no concentrated quarantine for people with negative Covid tests proposed

The Vietnam Aviation Business Association (VABA) has cities and provinces to resume flights to their localities, especially flights to/from Noi Bai, Da Nang and Tan Son Nhat, on October 10.

Vietnam works towards responsible, sustainable fishery sector

Vietnam’s fishermen, businesses and government have joined hands in implementing fishing regulations, in a bid to have the European Commission (EC)’s illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing “yellow card” removed. ​

Gov’t okays resumption of domestic air routes

The government has agreed with the Ministry of Transport’s proposal to resume domestic air routes on a trial basis, starting from October 10.

High school graduation exam in 2022 to be same as in 2021

The high school graduation exam in the academic year 2021- 2022 will be organized as same as the prior one, according to the plan to organize high school graduation exams and university and college admissions in 2022 

Ensuring vaccine supply to safely live with COVID-19

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, who doubles as deputy head of the Government Working Group on Vaccine Diplomacy, talks about Vietnam’s efforts to effectively implement the vaccine diplomacy.

Vietnamese expatriates donate VND3 billion more to COVID-19 fight

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on October 8 handed over VND3 billion donated by Vietnamese expatriates abroad to the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support the National COVID-19 Vaccine Fund and the ongoing fight against the virus.

Top three provinces for prize money for international award winners

The northern port city of Hai Phong currently gives the best bonus policy for outstanding students, particularly students who win international prizes.

Military Bank named among ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021’

The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) on October 8 received the "Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021" award by HR Asia, a leading HR magazine in Asia.

Vietnam’s steel group in the world’s top 15 for market capitalization

Hoa Phat Stee Group of billionaire Tran Dinh Long has entered the world's top 15 corporations in terms of market capitalization.

HCM City, neighbouring provinces allow inter-provincial travel of workers, experts

HCM City and its neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai and Long An have reached an agreement on the travelling of workers and experts between the five localities.

Vietnam adds three antiviral drugs in COVID-19 treatment

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday added three antiviral drugs - Molnupiravir 400 mg, remdesivir and favipiravir to its latest COVID-19 treatment protocol.

Three Vietnamese artists participate in Asia-Pacific exhibition

Vietnamese artists submitted four artworks to participate in the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT10) exhibition.

Vietnamese artists to attend German exhibition Documenta for first time

Vietnam’s artist Nguyen Trinh Thi and Nha San Collective have been selected to participate the 15th edition of contemporary arts exhibition Documenta (Documenta 15) in Germany’s Kassel next year.

HCM City Book Street prepares for re-opening

The HCM City Book Pedestrian Street on Nguyen Van Binh Street in District 1 is preparing to re-open after closing for four months due to the fourth wave of COVID-19.

Vietnamese-Polish contestant goes to next round at the Chopin competition

Vietnamese-Polish contestant Nguyen Viet Trung got into the second round along with 45 other contestants from 14 countries at the ongoing 18th International Chopin Piano Competition. 

Apparel industry struggles to reach export target this year due to COVID-19

The domestic textile and garment industry is likely to not reach its goals in production and business due to the strong impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 8

Vietnamese, UK organisations cooperate in addressing post-war bombs, mines

Smartphone market narrows, IoT opens up

When VinSmart announced the withdrawal from the smartphone market, Nguyen Tu Quang, CEO of BKAV Corporation, the manufacturer of BPhone, showed his regret.

Vietnam hits 50 million mark in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

A total of 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Vietnam to date.

North-central Vietnam braces for Lionrock storm

A tropical low depression strengthened into a storm called Lionrock early on October 8 in the East Sea and is forecast to strike north-central Vietnam on October 11.

Vietnamese creator of Axie Infinity raises US$152 million in funding

Vietnamese game producer Sky Mavis, the creator of the blockchain-based game Axie Infinity, has successfully raised US$152 million as part of its Series B funding round, according to Blockworks.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai extends contract with Korean key defender

Kim Dong-su, one of HAGL’s key players last season, has signed an extension to his contract with the club.

Economic momentum in 2021 takes a knock

Prolonged social distancing in many localities have led to lower-than-expected economic growth for the first nine months, but with the accelerated vaccine rollout, the economy is expected to gain growth momentum soon.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 8

Personal demand for deposits drops sharply

Military medical force remain to support HCM City in the fight against COVID-19

About 1,600 military doctors, nurses, and students from Hanoi have been working at 531 mobile medical stations in the city since August 21.