Pre-schools in HCM City go up for sale

Pre-schools in HCM City have found themselves in a tight corner, with many owners putting their schools up for sale.

Essential food manufacturers seek vaccination priority and new working schedule for employees

Essential food manufacturers in HCM City have told Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam that the “three-on-spot” principle (work, eat and rest on the spot) was not working and should be stopped so that production can be restored to meet consumer demand.

Securities investors told to be cautious as easy money no longer exists

Securities investors experienced a memorable time in 2020 and H1 2021 when records were made. But the ‘buy and make profit’ period is over. Hot and easy money no longer exists.

Artists in race for VTV Awards 2021

Hanoi-based singer Ha Le, winner of the Impressive Artist Awards at the Vietnam Television’s VTV Awards 2020, has been nominated for the same title this year.

Nha Lang – a symbol of power in ancient Muong society

Nha Lang (House of Lang- the landlord class of the Muong) is regarded as a symbol of power in ancient Muong society. It showcases the lives of the highest stratum of one of the four largest ethnic groups in Vietnam.

GM Le Quang Liem pockets US$15,000 as runner-up at Chessable Masters

Vietnamese GM Le Quang Liem wrapped up his Chessable Masters campaign as the runner-up pocketing US$15,000 in prize money, which is his most impressive performance thus far this year.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Vientiane

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse Tran Nguyet Thu, and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State arrived in Vientiane on August 9 morning, beginning a two-day official friendship visit to Laos

As the world re-opens, opportunity emerges for Vietnam’s exports

Many countries are promoting vaccinations and reopening their economies. As a result, demand for Vietnam's textiles, footwear, furniture, and electronic products is on the rise.

Museums go digital to survive pandemic

Museums in the central city of Da Nang have been able to ride out several waves of the coronavirus through online exhibitions and exchanging up-to-date information with visitors through smartphones and social networks.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 9

Market may see more corrections this week: experts

Patients exempted from hospital fees for Covid-19-related treatment

Treatment fees for Covid-19 patients are covered by the state budget, except for the treatment of underlying disease, according to Resolution 268 issued recently by the National Assembly Standing Committee.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 9

Hanoi prepares 8,000 hospital beds for COVID-19 patients

Make in Vietnam games have opportunity to expand

Vietnamese online video game companies currently rank seventh in the world for game downloads. For every 25 games downloaded, one is produced by a Vietnamese company.

Many banks have new leaders

In a short time, many managers of real estate groups become leaders of banks.

54th founding anniversary of ASEAN: Gold tested in fire

Through ups and downs of the world over the past more than five decades, the role and mettle of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been reinforced and sharpened,

More Vietnamese movies being posted on YouTube

Movie buffs will be able enjoy some intriguing Vietnamese movies on the Vietnam Film Institute’s YouTube channel during social distancing, in an initiative that aims to promote local cinematic works to a wider audience.

Southern provinces seek approval to end stay-at-work requirements

After one month of letting their workers stay at work, many businesses in southern Vietnam are seeking approval from the authorities to allow their employees to return to their own residences.

Apparel sector faces supply chain disruption

Stagnant business and production activities as a result of the impact of Covid-19, increased pressure over delivery to partners, and high transport costs are threatening the supply chains of the apparel sector.

Vietnam likely to play World Cup qualifiers in Japan

Coach Park Hang-seo’s men are likely to play their final 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Japan if Tokyo’s proposal to host the Asian region’s last qualifiers is approved by the Asian Football Federation (AFC).

ASEAN marks 54th founding anniversary

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrated its 54th founding anniversary on August 8, highlighting Brunei’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year’s theme of “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper”.

New strategy: Vietnam allows many F0s to home quarantine

The Ministry of Health has allowed Covid-19 patients who show no symptoms and with low viral load to be quarantined at home. 

HCM City to cover expenses of funeral observances for those who die of Covid-19

Ho Chi Minh City will cover all expenses for funeral observances and cremation for those who die of Covid-19, which is estimated at about 17 million VND (around $730) per case.

Pham Duc Long appointed Deputy Minister of Information and Communications

The Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Pham Duc Long as Deputy Minister of Information and Communications.

Ministry of Health issues warning to localities about slow vaccination rates

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent dispatch to all vaccine-allocated agencies across the country, requesting them to urgently receive and administer Covid-19 vaccines.

8 of 17 tigers die after being rescued from cages in Nghe An

After the police force in the central province of Nghe An rescued 17 adult tigers illegally raised in cages by two families in Do Thanh commune in Yen Thanh district, Nghe An province, eight of the tigers died.