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Parents, experts have different views about reopening schools

Students in Hanoi may be able to return to school as the city has been listed as a green zone. However, no final decision has been released.

PM Pham Minh Chinh to attend COP 26, visit UK, France

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a Vietnamese delegation to the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 26) to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in early November.

COVID-19: Virus infections rise again in Vietnam

The number of people testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Vietnam has increased to 4,500 – 5,000 over the past few days compared to fewer than 4,000 recorded in the past week.

Vietnam in Group C of 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup

Vietnam are in Group C of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup following a draw held at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s headquarters in Malaysia on October 28.

Restaurants in HCM City bustling on the first day of dining-in

October 28 was the first day Ho Chi Minh City allowed restaurants and eateries to serve customers on-site. 

Vietnam ready to welcome sport teams to SEA Games 31 in mid-May 2022

Vietnam is ready to welcome sport teams from 11 regional countries to the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in mid-May, 2022, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong.

Additional capital by foreign firms up over 24 pct in 10 months

Foreign investors poured 23.74 billion USD in new projects, existing projects, and in contribution of capital and share purchases as of October 20, up 1.1 percent year-on-year, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Hanoi regulates COVID-19 testing, monitoring, quarantine for returnees

Hanoi will only require testing for those who come from COVID-19-affected areas at level 4 (very high risk) and quarantine for people from the areas at level 3 (high risk), according to the city's Department of Health.

Bilingual art book features Vietnamese folk arts, festivals

A group of young artists in HCM City will release a new bilingual art book featuring 30 folk music genres and theatrical performing arts, and six traditional festivals of Vietnam.

Petrol price hike puts pressure on consumers, threatens inflation

The prices of goods and services have begun escalating following a shocking hike in petrol price, reaching a 7-year high, announced by petroleum distributors on October 25.

Clean or cheap: seeking safe energy options for Vietnam

“The international pressure to reduce coal-fired thermal power is huge,” said an expert involved in the compilation of the draft of national power development plan 8.

Vietnam plans to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 in 2022

Vietnam will carry out COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of five and 11 next year pending scientific research available, according to the national immunization advisory council.

57-year-old gymnast wins gold medal at Legion Sports Fest 2021

57-year-old Vietnamese gymnast Nhon Ly thrilled both domestic and foreign bodybuilders by winning a gold medal and a bronze medal at the Legion Sports Fest 2021 which took place recently in the United States.

PM attends 16th East Asia Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 27 evening attended the 16th East Asia Summit (EAS).

Vietnam states its case ahead of crucial climate convention

At CO26, the nation will meet to strengthen actions against global warming under the 2015 Paris Agreement, amid extreme weather events worldwide.

 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 28

Shrimp exporters accelerate production

Vietnamese building to be presented at world architectural festival

The Veil-White Palace Event and Exhibition Centre in HCM City is among the shortlisted projects of the upcoming World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2021, dubbed the “Oscars of architecture”.

The young female CEO and Vietnam’s first app for the elderly

HASU, developed by young female IT expert Ngo Thuy Anh during a special time – the first wave of Covid 19 in Vietnam, has become the first application on comprehensive healthcare for people aged over 50 in Vietnam.

Banks record higher profits, some exceeding annual plan

Multiple banks recorded prosperous business results in the first nine months of 2021 despite the negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some even exceeding business targets for the whole year.

Permanent Court of Arbitration sets up rep. office in Vietnam

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has decided to establish its representative office in Vietnam under an agreement signed with the Vietnamese Government in Hanoi on October 27.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 28

President’s presence at upcoming UN debate manifests Vietnam’s attention to cooperation with Africa

Hoa Binh makes breakthroughs based on administrative reform

To develop its economy in the coming years, the northern province of Hoa Binh has identified two pillars: administrative reform and information technology application to improve the business environment and attract investment.

Ancient book seeks UNESCO recognition

Ha Tinh province has sent dossiers to UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme proposing for the recognition of an ancient book as one of documentary heritage in the world.

Vietnam has only 300 artificial intelligence experts

This shortage of talent is a huge challenge for the country to realize its goal of becoming a center of artificial intelligence (AI) development in the region and the world.

UK to provide medical equipment worth £500,000 to Vietnam

In a call with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson said that the UK would donate medical equipment worth £500,000 to support Vietnam to combat Covid-19.