Debt burden risks budget stability

Vietnam has had outstanding economic development in recent decades, even through the pandemic so far. 

The silent dedication of geologists

Vu Quang Lan, head of the Northern Geological Mapping Division under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has devoted 32 years of his life to geology.

A close look at COVID-19 quarantine site for kids in Vietnam

A total of 34 children aged 3 to 5 have been put into isolation at a kindergarten in Bac Giang Province, the country’s largest COVID-19 hotspot, after coming into contact with a classmate who has since tested positive for COVID-19.

Hue physician in the US shares her experiences with online Vietnamese medical community

When she just came to the US, Nguyen Ngoc Trang was surprised when realizing her English pronunciation was not correct. But four years later, she was the best student at her high school.

 

An Giang man owns unusual artworks made of old driftwood

The hundred-year-old driftwood trunks fished out from the Tien River made into artworks are displayed ayed at the home of Mr. Nguyen Van Nghiep, 43, Cho Moi district, the southern province of An Giang.

PDP8 delay to unlock more cost-effective renewables

The past 12 months have been a period of intense activity for Vietnam’s power sector.

'Black-credit' lenders pose serious threat to borrowers

Experts have repeatedly rung the alarm bell over black credit, which is causing serious consequences to families and society.

AFC names Tien Linh as key Vietnamese player ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have published an article on their website, anticipating Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh would be among stars in the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Tech-product shopping behavior changed by Covid-19

Business reports for the first four months of 2021 of Mobile World (MWG), the leading retail chain of technology products in Vietnam, clearly showed the impact of the pandemic on customer demand.

Residents of Da Nang begin using coupons with QR codes for shopping

Residents in Da Nang have started using coupons with QR codes when going to markets in a bid from city authorities to prevent large gatherings.

PM Pham Minh Chinh to attend 2021 P4G Seoul Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 2021 P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) Seoul Summit on May 31, 2021.

US helps Vietnam access COVID-19 vaccine sources

The United States will assist countries, including Vietnam, to get access to a roll-out of its 80 million doses through the United Nation-managed COVAX Facility and other partners.

When will foreigners in Vietnam receive COVID-19 vaccine shot?

Vietnam has yet to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to foreign citizens residing and working in the country, but a spokesperson for the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry has said that these vaccinations will be considered moving forward.

Vietnam’s energy giant sets ambitious revenue of $1.2 billion

The PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) aims to earn VND28.4 trillion of revenue (US$1.2 billion) and pre-tax profit of nearly VND1.55 trillion this year.

Two Health Deputy Ministers sent to two largest Covid-19 hotspots

The Ministry of Health has set up a special task force to fight Covid-19 in the two largest Covid-19 epicenters in Vietnam – the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. The task forces are led by two deputy ministers.

Vietnam to receive 5 million more doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines

In the next two months, Vietnam will have at least 5 million more doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines, according to Deputy Health Minister Do Xuan Tuyen.

Ho Chi Minh City reactivates quarantine zones for 30,000 people

During the fourth wave of Covid-19 in Vietnam, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc approved the local Department of Health’s proposal to re-establish quarantine zones based at universities.

300,000 workers in two provinces to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

The two northern provinces of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh, Vietnam’s largest Covid-19 hotspots, have received 300,000 doses of vaccine for 300,000 workers in industrial parks. Vaccinations started on May 27.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 28

Vietnam records 174 COVID-19 cases on May 28 afternoon

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 28

Food companies pressured by soaring raw material prices

Swedish Ambassador enjoys cycling to work on Made-in-Vietnam bicycle

Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Mawe recently expressed her delight at cycling from home to work a few times each week on her Made-in-Vietnam Thong Nhat bicycle, the Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper has reported.

COVID-19-hit workers should benefit from $2.6 billion aid package

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has recently recommended the Government use its 62 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) aid package to support workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NA Chairman: voter turnout reaches 99.57 percent

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said voter turnout in the elections of deputies to the 15th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure reached 99.57 percent, higher than the figure of over 98 percent in the previous tenure.

Vietnam requests concerned parties to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty

Vietnam requests parties concerned to respect its sovereignty and international law and abide by the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and the UNCLOS, Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said.

Vietnamese traditional dress on display at museum

An exhibition displaying “ao dai” owned by the 10 biggest contributors to the development of Vietnamese museums is taking place at the Ao dai Museum in Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City.