Salary of VN’s bank presidents is over VND200 million/month

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the total remuneration for chairmen of many local banks in the first half of 2021 was over VND200 million (over $9,000) per month, higher than the same period of last year.

Over 67% of Covid-19 patients at HCM City Covid-19 Resuscitation Hospital need psychological support

According to a survey by the Covid-19 Resuscitation Hospital in HCM City, up to 67% of patients said they wanted to have psychological counseling.

Vietnamese banks get new bosses

Upon the State Bank of Vietnam’s approval, Pham Quang Dung has been appointed Chairman of the Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) for the 2018-2023 term.

 

Benchmarks for entry to universities are too high, parents and students complain

The required benchmarks for admission to universities this year have been described as "abnormally high" by some.

PM calls on COVAX to quickly provide COVID-19 vaccines for Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the COVAX Facility to quickly allocate COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam during a teleconference with its Office Managing Director Aurélia Nguyen on September 20.

Unprecedented scene at Hanoi’s toy street before Mid-Autumn Festival

Không còn hình ảnh những món đồ chơi Trung thu rực rỡ sắc màu treo tràn ngập, cảnh dòng người chen chúc, mua bán tấp nập trên phố Hàng Mã. Đây là cảnh tượng chưa từng có ở con phố bán đồ Trung thu lớn nhất Hà thành.

VN President witnesses signing of numerous VN-Cuba cooperation programs

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 20 visited the Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) in Havana as part of his official friendship visit to Cuba.

CAAV proposes permission for import of Boeing 737 Max aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said on September 20 that it has sent a document to the Ministry of Transport asking for permission to conduct procedures to allow Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Vietnam records lowest number of daily COVID-19 infections in a month

Vietnam recorded 8,681 new COVID-19 infections, including 13 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 17:00 on September 20, the Ministry of Health announced.

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Post-pandemic cooperation prospect of Vietnam, Hong Kong

Enterprises take flexible scenarios to recover after social distancing

The capital city’s businesses and production facilities have developed plans to reopen as Ha Noi reports fewer positive cases of COVID-19.

Foreign-invested enterprises urge prompt action to prevent recession

Foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) have suggested a strategy on controlling the pandemic in every area so as to safely restore production and business activities.

Vietnam remains UN’s trustworthy partner for peace, sustainable development

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session (UNGA 76) in New York from September 21-24. 

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Ministry: 24 cities, provinces offer online, television teaching

Hanoi to loosen social distancing restrictions

Hanoi will loosen social distancing restrictions step by step after September 21 but still ensure the pandemic prevention and control protocols, said Duong Duc Tuan, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee.

Vietnam, Cuba seek to bolster all-round ties

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel in Havana on September 19.

Vietnamese university keeps places in world’s top 800 in physical sciences

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Hanoi remained in the 601-800th group among world’s universities in the Physical Sciences category in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2022 by Subject.

Vietnamese eSports has opportunity at 2022 Asian Games

Asian Games 2022 (Asiad 19) is an out-of-the-box playground, but it is still a great opportunity for Vietnamese eSports players to improve their stuff.

Another 8 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines distributed to 25 provinces

The largest number of doses are being allocated to Hanoi, followed by Quang Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Lang Son, Yen Bai, Hai Phong and others.

Hundreds of Hanoians line up to buy mooncakes

Hundreds of people in Tay Ho district, Hanoi queued in very long line from early morning of September 20, one day before the Full Moon Festival 2021, to buy mooncakes from a famous mooncake brand, ignoring regulations on keeping social distance.

Explore traditional Vietnamese architecture

Fascinated by the beauty of old Vietnamese houses, a Korean tourist described them as “Bomul” – treasure – and asked to spend a night there out of admiration.

Covid-19 pandemic and the golden season of digital transformation

On September 5, when the Covid-19 outbreak was still rampant, the new school year started online for millions of students. 

HCM City proposes giving 'green card' to people vaccinated at least once

HCM City’s Department of Health has proposed giving the COVID-19 ‘green card’ to people who have received at least one dose of vaccine.

VAMA sets plans to develop local electric vechicles

Electric cars are an irreversible trend in the auto industry and are expected to grow strongly. To take advantage of this, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturing Association (VAMA) has outlined plans to develop the local electric car industry.

High-yield realty bonds allure investors but experts warn of risks

The fledgling property-backed bond market is tempting investors for its inviting high yields but experts still warn investors of potential risks of the products.