Chinese murderer sentenced to death

The Da Nang People’s Court has sentenced a Chinese man to death for strangling his compatriot to death and butchering her body for disposal.

Vietnam wants phase one of Long Thanh airport project ready by March 2025

The Ministry of Transport has asked the investors of four major components of the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai to complete construction and equipment installation before March 31, 2025,

55 of 130 hospitals in HCM City hit by pandemic

So far, a total of 459 Covid-19 patients have been detected while they were using medical services at 55 of 130 hospitals in HCM City.

Two undersea optical cables to be fixed the next few days

The incident that occurred on June 22 on the AAG cable route will be fixed from July 2, while repair of the AAE-1 undersea fiber optic cable route will take place on July 2-11.

PM approves funding to buy 61 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to grant more funding to the Ministry of Health to buy 61 million doses of vaccine Covid-19.

Information and Communications Ministry cooperates with ADB to promote Vietnam's digital transformation

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in developing digital government, digital economy and digital society.

Vietnam offers free vaccinations, considers paid vaccinations after reaching herd immunity

Along with free vaccinations for priority groups, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is planning to activate the expanded program on immunization (free of charge) and the vaccination that requires payment.

Labor Ministry thrashes out latest labour bailout proposals

As both employers and employees suffer under the global health crisis, issuing new bailout packages is considered an urgent requirement to not only support their operations and livelihoods but also spur economic growth in the long run.

CPI growth in 2021’s first half lowest since 2016

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in the first half of 2021 grew 1.47% compared with the same period last year, the lowest rate since 2016, according to the General Statistics Office.

Challenges, opportunities for delivery sector amid COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to many sectors, requiring firms to adapt and change their ways of doing business, but it also presents opportunities for some businesses to grow.

E-commerce dominating as retail spaces struggle

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City retail landlords continue to face declining rents due to social distancing and competition from e-commerce.

Social media corrupting our behavior: official (Part 2)

The utility of social networks is depraving the behavior of many people. Be wary of negative effects from the ‘virtual’ world, said Nguyen Thanh Lam, Director of the Authority of Press under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Vietnam-China border trade vibrant despite COVID-19

Lang Son has managed to maintain its role as a main gateway for border trade with the Chinese market, despite the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial services and import and export of goods in the locality.

Vietnam signals interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency

Vietnam's latest initiatives on promoting blockchain and studying cryptocurrency application are expected to spark huge interest in the country's potential cryptocurrency future.

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VN-Index hits new peak again on July 1

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Hanoi authorities advised tightening control over waste sources

Vietnam leaps to 25th place in Global Cybersecurity Index

Vietnam jumped to the 25th place amongst 194 countries and territories in the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index, which was recently unveiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Vietnam-co-initiated Group of Friends on UNCLOS debuts in New York

A Group of Friends on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), an initiative by Vietnam and Germany, was launched at a New York event on June 30, 

Hanoi urban metro line’s elevated section commissioned

A train was safely commissioned on a 10-km elevated section of the Hanoi urban railway line No.3 (Nhon-Hanoi Station) from Nhon depot to Cau Giay station on July 1.

Vietnam in Group B of World Cup qualifiers’ third round

Vietnam are pooled in Group B alongside Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China and Oman in the third round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers, revealed at online draw held in Malaysia on July 1.

Marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh to compete at Olympics 2020

Vietnam’s leading shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh is the only representative of the Vietnamese shooting team to attend the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by invitation.

 

Hanoi authorities advised to work with nearby provinces to control air quality

Hanoi needs to issue more policies and work with nearby provinces to improve its air quality, according to a World Bank official.

Private schools ensure sufficient slots for high school students

Many students in HCM City who are going to graduate from secondary schools are now considering private education facilities. 

Economic growth target still faces huge challenges

As a means of fulfilling the set growth target of 6.5% for the entire year, economic growth in the second half of the year must reach over 7%.

Sharpshooter Linh leading the line for club and country

Just over two weeks ago, Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Linh latched onto a through ball and slotted past Emirati goalkeeper Ali Khaseif to score his fifth goal in seven 2022 World Cup qualifiers.