Remarks by PM Pham Minh Chinh at 2021 P4G Seoul Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and addressed the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit on May 31 evening. The following is the full text of his remarks.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 1

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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 1

COVID-19: 50 more cases detected in four localities, 32 in Bac Giang hotspot

New laws needed to regulate use of money from charity funds

Hoai Linh, a famous Vietnamese comedian, has been alleged to have embezzled VND14 billion he raised from the public last October to help people in the central region overcome the tragic floods.

Vietnam may grant emergency license for locally-made Covid-19 vaccine

Soon after the phase 3 trial, Vietnam may consider emergency licensing for Nanocovax, a made-in-Vietnam Covid-19 vaccine.

Many companies manufacture components for Samsung, Foxconn resume operations

The Management Board of Industrial Parks of Bac Giang Province has allowed nine enterprises in Van Trung, Dinh Tram and Quang Chau industrial parks in Viet Yen district, Vietnam’s largest epidemic hotspot, to resume operations.

Viettel, MobiFone and VinaPhone to test 5G network

Sharing infrastructure will help Vietnamese carriers reduce investment costs and speed up 5G coverage.

Miss Universe VN Khanh Van stuck in the US after Miss Universe pageant

Due to the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic in Vietnam, Miss Universe Vietnam Khanh Van is still stuck in the US, although the Miss Universe 2020 pageant ended nearly two weeks ago.

Vietnam’s first airline to trial electronic health passports

Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to test the IATA Travel Pass, a type of electronic health passport application.

Beverage battle fizzes up for domestic and foreign players

Non-alcoholic beverage producers in Vietnam have reported impressive growth thanks to the large space for development, which is the basis for both foreign and domestic players’ long-term investment commitment.

Vietnamese French citizen's long standing battle for justice carries on

Former war correspondent Tran To Nga will continue her prolonged fight for justice for herself and other Agent Orange victims despite a court in France dismissing her lawsuit earlier this month.

Unlocking Vietnam as a promising auto market

The competition in the Vietnamese automobile market is increasingly fierce, being fuelled by various bilateral and multilateral trade agreements such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership,

Vietnam’s photography earns rising position globally

Vietnam’s photography has made remarkable development over the years with many local photographers winning high awards in prestigious contests worldwide.

Vietnam draw 1-1 with Jordan in closed door friendly match

Vietnam drew 1-1 with Jordan in their friendship match that took place on early June 1 (Vietnam time) at Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Privacy of Covid-19 patients needs to be protected

A close friend recently showed me a text message of his friend who has been put under quarantine. “I have lost everything. I don’t have the face to see my wife and kids, co-workers and friends anymore,” he wrote.

Hanoi to close airport to int’l arrivals amid resurgence of COVID-19

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport will stop welcoming passengers from abroad from June 1 amid rising COVID-19 infections in the capital.

Ho Chi Minh City streets deserted on first day of social distancing

On the first day of social distancing in Vietnam’s biggest city, May 31, the rhythm of life continued but the streets were deserted.

Early practice for IELTS may harm students, say experts

Beginning study for the IELTS (the International English Language Test) exam in primary school when students don’t have much real-life experience may reduce children's motivation and interest in reading and writing, experts say.

Concerns being raised for protecting digital data

The recent data leak of 17GB worth of information of Vietnamese citizens posted on the Raidforum site for sale by hackers, shows the enormity of a serious situation accounting to loss of information privacy and security. 

Vietnamese government issues decree to get rid of obscene ads

The Government on March 29, 2021, issued Decree No. 38/2021 (or Decree 38) stipulating penalties for administrative violations in culture and advertising which takes effect from January 1, 2021.

Entertainment events on May 31-June 6

A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community.

Renewable power projects built to sell to foreign investors

Vietnam, a global phenomenon in renewable energy development, has risen to the top of the region in terms of renewable energy, particularly solar power, in a short period of time. 

Realty tax needs revamp to ensure fairness

Realty tax not only creates sources of collection for the State budget but also is a policy able to spur growth and reduce bribery related to land. Vietnam does have realty tax.

How many billionaires are there in Vietnam?

The Wealth-X and UBS reports did not disclose the exact names of billionaires, while the Panama Papers and the Bahamas reports included names in tax paradises.

 

Cao Lan ethnic group’s love song chant “Sinh Ca”

With a population of only around 500, the Cao Lan ethnic group in Ba Che District in the northern province of Quang Ninh still manage to keep their cultural traditions alive, including Sinh Ca, an alternating love song chant.