Apple delays plans to diversify supply chain from China to Vietnam

Apple has put on hold its plans to relocate part of its production including iPad and MacBooks from China to Vietnam due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 19

Vietnam targets 21,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2045

Employees under more stress than in 2020 COVID outbreak: survey

More than 53 per cent of all employees said they have been under more stress during the recent outbreak compared to last year, according to a national survey conducted by Adecco Vietnam.

Inside newly-opened field hospital for critical Covid-19 patients in HCM City

The 600-bed field hospital No. 14, which treats Covid-19 patients in a critical condition, was completed in HCM City, the country’s largest epidemic hotspot, on August 18.

Two scenarios of National Assembly plenary session proposed amid complicated COVID-19 development

Secretary-General of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA's office Bui Van Cuong on Wednesday proposed to the NA Standing Committee two plans to organise the second session of 15th NA which takes place in October.

MoIT recognises 315 firms as prestigious exporters of Vietnam

As many as 315 companies has won the “Prestigious Export Business” title for 2020, according to the list unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on August 18.

Government draft resolution calls for aid to Vietnamese businesses

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies to study and collect comments from the business community to develop a government resolution to assist pandemic-hit businesses.

Securities firms raise Masan target price 20-29% over market price

Many domestic and foreign financial institutions have raised the target price for Masan Group’s share (MSN) by 20-29 per cent over the market price as this group reaps the initial successes of its "Point of Life" offline-to-online platform.

Wacky YouTuber wins hearts

With a warm voice and gift for telling stories explaining local culture and customs, YouTuber Le Hoang Nam has lured 3.2 million subscribers to his Challenge Me channel, which is one of the most popular YouTube channels in Vietnam.

Many Facebook accounts in Vietnam may become permanently locked

Many Facebook accounts in Vietnam have received notices of suspension due to violations of community policy. If the users do not give a compelling reason, their accounts will be permanently locked.

Tax aid comes as relief for businesses

Vietnam’s tax agencies and banking groups are taking more drastic concerted efforts to buttress the domestic economy and foster resilience against the current wave of COVID-19 infections.

Medical workers go to people’s homes to give Covid-19 vaccines

Two medical workers in protective suits carrying professional equipment were seen recently going to small alleys, knocking on the doors of homes to give vaccines to people.

Textbooks proposed to include in groups of essential goods

The Ministry of Education and Training proposed localities to create favorable conditions for the transportation and supply of textbooks to schools and students to promptly prepare for the new school year 2021-2022.

CGC A/H5N8 virus strain detected for first time

Facing the risk of avian influenza and other dangerous diseases entering Vietnam, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development wants to urgently stop illegally imported poultry so that Vietnam’s 500 million poultry flock can be protected.

State, Party leaders seek EU’s vaccine support for Vietnam

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 18 sent a letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel suggesting the European Union (EU) share COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam, in an effort to step up the vaccine diplomacy strategy.

Vietnam reports 807 less COVID-19 cases on August 18

Vietnam recorded 8,800 COVID-19 cases from 6pm on August 17 to 6.30pm on August 18, including 12 imported ones.

Quang Liem jumps 32 notches in world’s blitz chess rankings

International chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem of Vietnam has shot up the latest International Chess Federation (FIDE) rankings, climbing from 44th to 12th in the blitz event.

40% of Covid-19 cases in Hanoi found through electronic medical declaration screening

As many as 13,579 people reporting coughing and high temperature on medical declarations turned out to be positive cases, amounting to 40 percent of total cases of the city.

Unprecedented images in Hanoi Old Quarter

Barriers erected all over the streets and goods transacted through barriers are unprecedented scenes in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Association requests support in transporting rice for export

The Vietnam Food Association has proposed the Ministry of Industry and Trade work with ports and localities to remove difficulties in the transportation of rice for export.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 18

Foreign investment poured in Vietnam despite COVID-19

HCM City introduce safe production options for businesses

The Chairman of HCM City’s People Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has just introduced safe production options for businesses in accordance with their sectors to ensure the prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining production.

Vietnam veteran sets eyes on rowing golds

Someone once said "no man ever steps in the same river twice" but Pham Thi Hue has proved the exception to the rule. She has twice won an official Olympic berth but had to stay home both times and instead witnessing athletes competing on TV.

1.3 million pandemic-hit freelance workers receive support

To date, the country has 1.27 million freelance workers and a number of specific workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic who have received support from the Government.

Wind power project developers want FIT extension

Since many wind power projects may not be put into commercial operation prior to October 31, the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment and Trade have been asked to extend the feed in tariff (FIT) application.