State Securities Commission punishes violators for share price manipulation

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued a notice on sanctions on two individuals for manipulating the price of FTM shares of the Duc Quan Investment and Development Joint Stock Company. 

Women’s clothing from the Nguyen Dynasty revived in chibi-style paintings

An art project featuring typical women’s costumes during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) was created during the social distancing period by Nguyen Quoc Tri, a.k.a Kris Nguyen, an illustrator in Binh Thanh District in HCM City.

HCM City plans to spend nearly US$350 million to support the needy after Sept. 15

HCM City Chairman Phan Van Mai said there are about 2 million households with 5.3 million people in need of welfare support in HCM City.

Local auto industry needs support amid pandemic

Domestic automobile manufacturers have urged the Ministry of Finance to revise criteria for production capacity so as to enjoy a preferential tax incentive policy for imported automobile parts.

Kind acts during pandemic can be abused by fraudsters

More than ever, caution is needed when helping those in need during the epidemic through social platforms as fraudulent acts have increased.

Vietnam to cooperate with French firm to conduct clinical trials of XAV-19 COVID-19 treatment drug

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan held an online working session with France’s Xenothera company on cooperation to conduct the third phase of clinical trial of Xenothera-developed XAV-19 COVID-19 treatment drug 

NA Chairman delivers remarks on COVID-19, climate change at 5WCSP

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on September 7 made his contribution to several panel discussions on responding to the COVID-19 and climate change at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP5) underway in Vienna, Austria.

NA Chairman busy with meetings on WCSP5 sidelines

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held meetings with Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Eleanor Laing; President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Roberto Fico;

14 foreign TV channels to stop airing in Vietnam from October

Fourteen foreign television channels will stop broadcasting pay TV services in Vietnam from October 1. The management agency has asked service providers to notify their subscribers of the change to ensure customers’ interests.

Instant noodles recalled in Europe, manufacturers told to be cautious about use of ethylene oxide

Vietnam does not have regulations about the use of ethylene oxide (EO) in agriculture production or limits on EO residue in food.

Space technology development in Vietnam creates opportunities and challenges

The Government needs to focus on developing human resources for space technologies, experts have said.

VN businesses need new measures for long-term fight against pandemic

Businesses are bearing severe impacts from Covid-19 developments and social distancing campaigns.

Vietnam lose 0-1 to Australia in World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam lost 0-1 to Australia in a match of the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, which took place at My Dinh national stadium in Hanoi on September 7.

Oxygen producers ensure sufficient supply of medical oxygen

Oxygen plants in the south are stepping up production to meet domestic demand.

NA Chairman receives IPU Secretary General

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception for Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Martin Chungong on September 7

Vietnam logs 14,208 new COVID-19 cases on September 7

Vietnam recorded 14,208 new COVID-19 cases, including 15 imported ones, on September 7, bringing the national count to 550,996, the Ministry of Health said.

Hanoi considers allowing fully vaccinated people to travel

Hanoi has asked the Ministry of Health (MOH) to give guidance on allowing fully vaccinated people to travel and participate in production and pandemic prevention activities.

Gov't asks 10 northern provinces, defence ministry to prepare to help Hanoi's COVID-19 efforts

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday asked the defence ministry and 10 northern localities to be prepared to provide support for Hanoi's COVID-19 prevention and control efforts.

Vietnam desires IAEA's support in nuclear tech application to COVID-19 fight

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has suggested that the International Atomic Energy Agency support the nation in technology transfer and capacity building for the use of nuclear technology in health care and COVID-19 prevention and control.

Fully vaccinated people still have to comply with social distancing regulations, 5K message: Health ministry

The Ministry of Health said those who have been fully vaccinated still have to comply with anti-pandemic warnings, including social distancing and 5K messages.

Vietnam could reopen domestic tourism market soon with vaccine passports

Experts believe that Vietnam should reopen the domestic aviation and tourism market with vaccine passports as the number of people who have received two doses of the vaccine is increasing.

Vietnam’s “forest man” Ho Van Lang passes away

Mr. Ho Van Lang - who lived in the forest for more than 40 years - has passed away at the age of 52 after a long battle with liver cancer.

Assignment of subjects and functions to Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 1460/QD-TTg dated September 6, 2021 on assignment of subjects and functions to Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers.

Asia-Africa-Europe 1 undersea cable runs into problems, affecting VN internet connection

The Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) undersea fiber optic cable had a problem on the S1H section on September 4, affecting the internet connection from Vietnam to Singapore.

Fully vaccinated people should be allowed to fly on domestic air routes

Passengers who test negative for COVID-19 and have got two vaccine doses should be permitted to fly on some domestic routes, according to a suggestion put forward by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).