VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 11

Export of computers and electronic products expected to hit US$50 billion in 2021

 

Vietnam could lose US$480 million per year due to illegal fishing

As the third largest seafood exporter in the world, Viet Nam's could lose about US$480 million per year if it fails in its fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

 

Vietnam ranks 8th in the world for IPv6 application

By the end of July 2021, Vietnam climbed up by two spots for IPv6 application compared to 2020, ranking 2nd in Southeast Asia and 8th in the world, with 45% of Internet users or more than 34 million users accessing IPv6 Internet.

Fifth grader opens free online math class

Nguyen Khoa, a fifth-grade student at Ha Huy Tap School in HCMC, has a YouTube channel where he shares his love for mathematics with other friends throughout the country.

Foreign DJ in HCMC plays music on balcony for neighbors

A DJ in HCM City brought his musical instruments to his balcony to play music for free for his neighbors during the current difficult time of social distancing.

Bioplastic start-up begins green journey

Having worked in biopolymer research for more than a decade, Doan Van Tung in HCM City began his adventure by founding the iGreen development company in 2020

Sustainable farming boosts Quang Nam's magic mushrooms

Dao Duy Linh, 34, a programmer by trade, had been arranging jungle treks and in the central province of Quang Nam's jungle for years.

How can the Covid-19 death rate be reduced?

Minimizing the Covid-19 death rate is the top priority of the Vietnam’s healthcare system now.

Vietnam remains attractive to multinational electronics companies

Despite complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is still chosen by many foreign investors as a destination to build production bases, especially in the electronics industry, according to Fitch Solutions.

Hanoi changes document requirements for people who need to go out

Hanoi’s leaders said the municipal authorities will adjust the examination of travelling papers to be sure that only those who need to go out are in circulation.

HCM City orders rescheduling of delayed COVID-19 jabs

HCM City’s Health Department has ordered agencies to reschedule injections for people who were forced to delay their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Vietnamese athletes with disabilities to compete in three sports at Tokyo Paralympics

Vietnamese athletes with disabilities will compete in three sports, namely weightlifting, swimming and athletics, at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Art programmes planned to boost people’s spirits amid pandemic

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to hold art programmes that aim to encourage people to surmount the COVID-19 pandemic.

Banks Association proposes delaying debt repayment for bank clients

The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has sent a petition to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), asking the body to consider extending the rescheduling for debt repayment, to support individuals and enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Little progress made on salvage of 'infamous twelve' failed mega projects

Little progress has been made to salvage the 'infamous twelve', a series of failed mega economic projects under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade,

Businesses say they need standard anti-pandemic process to organize production

Enterprises say they need a standard anti-pandemic process for specific cases to organize production and ensure uninterrupted supply chains.

HCM City adjusts COVID-19 combat strategy, prioritising treatment

Ho Chi Minh City’s health sector is implementing a strategy of shifting from focusing on screening testing to treatment, with a hope to reduce the rate of COVID-19 patients in critical conditions and the number of fatalities.
 

Local movies to be showcased at international film festivals

Two Vietnamese film projects are due to participate in the 24th Asian Project Market as part of the upcoming Busan International Film Festival 2021, which is scheduled to run from October 12 - 14 in the Republic of Korea.

PM’s remarks at UNSC high-level open debate on enhancing maritime security

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered the remarks at the UNSC High-level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” which was held virtually on August 9.

VN-Index expected to reach 1,400 points at the end of 2021: Agriseco Research

In a recent report, Agribank Securities Corporation (Agriseco) said that Viet Nam’s stock market is in the greatest period in its history. 

Vietnamese startup rakes in $12 million funding

Loship, a delivery startup in Vietnam, has announced that it successfully raised 12 million USD in Pre-Series C round, bringing the company’s valuation to over 100 million USD, according to DealStreet Asia.

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Capital city prepares for scenario of 40,000 COVID-19 infections

The Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee has drawn a COVID-19 treatment plan for the scenario of having 40,000 infections.  

Seafood producers plan long-term production in anticipation of long-lasting pandemic

Realizing that they will have to ‘live with the pandemic’ for a long time, seafood companies have reorganized their production to adapt to the new circumstances.

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