Joining forces to clean up cyberspace

Many livestreams, where ‘social network gangsters’ feel free to curse and insult others, have been organized online, attracting thousands of likes.

92 new COVID-19 infections confirmed on early June 16

The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 92 new COVID-19 cases in the past 12 hours to 6am on June 16, including one imported case, pushing the national count to 11,304.

Rap dominates Vietnam's music industry

Rap music has been dominating the Vietnamese music industry this year, with the continued success of rap artists and projects.

Ambitious railway development plan in Vietnam until 2030

Along with upgrading railway routes, Vietnam has ambitious plans to develop a number of new ones during 2021-2030 to strengthen regional economic development.

Veteran sewer hopes a stitch in time can save traditional craft

Nguyen Quoc Su’s embroidery business used to provide jobs for a hundred employees and his store in the Old Quarter welcomed throngs of foreign tourists and buyers.

The teachers who are elected to the National Assembly

The two teachers elected to the National Assembly (NA) said improving education and training quality will be their top priority at the 15th NA tenure. They also have a common interest in teachers’ benefits and students’ study opportunities.

Candidacy is a reasonable mechanism to find talented politicians

It is necessary to build a database of talented politicians and welcome all people in the country as well as overseas Vietnamese to register if they meet the criteria.

Vietnam issues first e-government development strategy towards digital government

On June 15, 2021, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 942/QD-TTg approving the e-government development strategy towards the digital government in the 2021-2025 period, with a vision to 2030.

Foreign investors attracted to industrial property

Foreign capital continued flowing to industrial real estate via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in five months of this year, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Bui Xuan Phai’s paintings to be auctioned in Singapore

Three paintings of late Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai will go under the hammer at the "Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art" session of Singaporean auctioneer Larasati on June 17.

Vietnamese shooter invited to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Vietnam has received an invitation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete in shooting at the coming Tokyo Olympics.

Japan donates 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

Japan has donated a batch of one million AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Vietnam. The shipment of the vaccines made in Japan is expected to leave on Wednesday and arrive in Vietnam the same day.

Emotional abuse against women is viewed as acceptable by many in society

Many people still think that it is normal when couples scold each other harshly at home.

Books by young writers take on life of today

Books by young writers in HCM City recently issued by Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House, one of the country’s leading publishers, are leaving an impression on young readers. 

Bicycle sales boom amid pandemic

Getting around by bicycle was once a traditional transportation method in Vietnam’s capital city.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 15

 Vietnam attends 15th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Vietnam calls for peace, stability in Golan Heights

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, voiced concerns over the ongoing violation of the Disengagement of Forces Agreement in the Golan Heights 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 15

HSX trading congestion to be addressed in July

Both Vietnam, UAE determined to gain win in World Cup qualifying match

At a press conference ahead the match, head coach of the Vietnamese national team Park Hang-seo said the strategy remains in the right place though the UAE beat three other Southeast Asian rivals, namely Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

 

Up to 118 new COVID-19 cases recorded on June 15 morning

The national tally of COVID-19 infections rose to 10,999 after 118 more locally-transmitted cases were confirmed in the past six hours to 12pm on June 15, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Bank deposit interest rates up, as stock market, real estate investing risky

Depositing money at banks is currently the safest and most profitable investment channel, as Covid-19 developments remain complicated and the stock market is "hot" and, thus, risky.

 

Performing artists struggle during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the life of performing artists in Vietnam even harder. Many have had to take up extra jobs to earn a living like selling food online, shipping goods or selling insurance.

Farmers incur big losses as export channels to China get stuck due to Covid crisis

Vegetable and fruit prices have plummeted recently because they cannot be exported to China. In fruit centers, farmers are incurring big losses despite bountiful crops.

 

Non-interest loans for HCM City tourism businesses proposed

The HCM City Department of Tourism has proposed that the municipal People’s Committee provide tourism businesses access to a non-interest loan package of VND208 billion (US$9.06 million).

Phu Quoc fish sauce making becomes national intangible cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised the making of fish sauce on Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as a national intangible cultural heritage in late May,