92% of people aged 18 and over in HCM City have received one Covid-19 vaccine dose

According to the HCM City Center for Disease Control (HCDC), the city achieved the goal of administering the first doses of Covid-19 vaccine to people aged 18 years and older by September 15.

E-commerce turns small businesses into big cross-border traders

Many business owners have found major partners after joining international B2B marketplaces.

Recovered patients now take care of Covid-19 patients

The demand for assistance from people who have recovered from Covid-19 patients and finished their quarantine time has increased in HCM City.

Tu Linh boat racing festival in Ly Son features national ritual, culture

As part of the national intangible cultural heritage, the Tu Linh boat racing festival in Ly Son Island District in the central province of Quang Ngai is organised annually to pay tribute to national ancestors.

Images of Da Nang’s largest-ever vaccination campaign

From September 15 to 21, Da Nang City will implement a plan to administer AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 to more than 192,200 people.

Finding new life for old jeans

While many brands are struggling to find new sources of materials, there are still many designers who have moved towards the concept of using recycled materials. 

More tax, fee cuts to benefit pandemic-hit enterprises, people

About 118 trillion VND (5.16 billion USD) worth of taxes, land rent, fees, and charges are expected to be reduced or have payment deadlines extended in 2021 to assist enterprises and people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

FDI in Vietnam, resilience during challenging time

Vietnam’s commitment for success of FDI companies and foreign investors can be seen through the Government’s efforts to improve the investment climate over the last few years.

State agencies in HCM City to resume normal operation early next year

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have devised plans aimed at bringing all State employees back to work in their workplace from January 15, 2022.

Hanoi office market will see large changes after pandemic

The office market in Hanoi is experiencing many changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of rental prices, occupational profile and new demands for office spaces, according to Savills Vietnam.

People in high, very high risk areas to be tested three times a week: Health Ministry

People living in high risk or very high risk areas must be tested for SARS-CoV-2 three times a week, while those living in other areas tested every five or seven days.

Hope rests on economic recovery plan

Hopes for the ease of social distancing measures and recovery of the economy are rising along with the decrease in the nber of new cases.

People's Artist, Vietnam’s animation director Ngo Manh Lan dies at 87

People's Artist Ngo Manh Lan, screenwriter and animator of many famous animated works such as The Tale of Saint Gióng and Diary of a cricket passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87.

Officially distributed iPhone 13 in Vietnam priced from VND21.99 million

The price for iPhone 13 will be from 24.99 million VND ($1,085), iPhone 13 Pro from 30.99 million VND ($1,345).

HCMC loosens restriction on activities, services from September 16

HCM City will loosen restrictions on activities and services from September 16, according to an urgent dispatch issued on September 15.

Germany supports Vietnam with over 850,000 vaccine doses via COVAX

A delivery of 852,480 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Hanoi on September 16. This is a contribution from Germany towards the Vietnamese vaccination campaign.

First win for Vietnam at Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone

The Vietnamese tennis team got off to a perfect start at the 2021 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III tournament in Jordan after a 2-1 win over Pacific Oceania in their Pool B opener on September 15.

Vietnam proposes reviewing progress towards lifting sanctions against South Sudan

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has underlined the importance of reviewing criteria under Resolution 2577 of the UN Security Council, towards lifting sanctions against South Sudan.​

Foreigners in Hanoi delighted to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Like local residents, foreigners living in Hanoi have received COVID-19 tests and vaccine shots as part of the capital city’s efforts to resume the new normal situation soon.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 16

Foreign investors maintain confidence in Vietnam’s economy

How long will social distancing last?

Receipts from taxes are on the decrease, which show that goods consumption and production of enterprises have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.

Hai Phong FC proposes plan to organise World Cup qualifiers matches at their stadium

Following complaints about the state of the pitch at Vietnam’s national stadium, Hai Phong FC is offering to host the next round of World Cup qualifier games.

Vietnam’s biosphere reserves earn UNESCO recognition

Two biosphere reserves Nui Chua in the central province of Ninh Thuan and Kon Ha Nung in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have earned UNESCO recognition.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 16

VGCL proposes to spend US$3.9 billion to support COVID-19 affected labourers

 

Fruitful results in 30-year dialogue relations and a new chapter for 18-year CABIS

The 18th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) was held on September 10-11 in Nanning, Guangxi, China.