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Two Vietnamese intangible cultural heritages to be proposed for UNESCO recognition

The Prime Minister has agreed on the development of dossiers for Cheo (Vietnamese traditional opera) arts of the Red River Delta as well as Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts to seek UNESCO recognition as cultural heritages of the world.

VND26.8 trillion mobilized for vaccine purchases

As of the end of September 2021, total financial resources mobilized to buy vaccines had reached VND26.8 trillion, enough to buy vaccines for all people in the country.

Foreign cash flows remain high despite continuous net selling

Even though foreign investors have become net sellers on the stock market, they have fled to bonds and are waiting for future investment opportunities, said Tran Van Dung, Chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC).

No vaccine mandate required for air passengers

Unvaccinated people and their children can now travel by air provided that they show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 72 hours before departure or recovered from the disease within the last six months.

Enterprises call for Government support due to lack of capital amid pandemic

After the pandemic is gradually put under control in many provinces, local authorities and businesses are striving to get the economy back to normal. However, for businesses, to resume operation, capital for production 

48 localities reopen pilot interprovincial bus transport

Many localities still have strict regulations on testing and isolating people returning home, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) reported after a week of piloting passenger transport activities. 

VBS Supreme Patriarch Thich Pho Tue passes away at 105

Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, the third Dharma Master of the VBS, passed away on the morning of October 21 in Phu Xuyen district of Hanoi.

Hoa Binh Province drastically implements 13th National Party Congress Resolution

Hoa Binh province has identified 6 key tasks, 3 strategic breakthroughs to actively contribute to the process of implementing the Resolutions of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 21

JICA partners VP Bank in promoting financial access for women-led SMS in Vietnam

About 800 delegates to attend virtual Vietnam Security Summit 2021

The Vietnam Security Summit 2021 will be held via videoconference on October 27-28, with the participation of about 800 delegates across various fields.

Fifty-five localities complete assessment of COVID-19 risk level

Fifty five cities and provinces across the country have completed their assessment COVID-19 risk levels as of October 20, following the new guidelines on safe adaption to the pandemic.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 21

Lockdown removed from Hanoi’s largest wholesale market

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rewrite development scenario for VN auto industry

Developing electric vehicles is a "golden opportunity" that comes once every hundred years and a chance for Vietnam to rewrite the development scenario for the auto industry.

Money flows to wind power projects but coal-fired power lacks capital

Coal-fired power developers find it increasingly difficult to find capital amid the growing support of renewable energy globally.

Hanoi authorities have not allowed use of My Dinh Stadium for football spectators

The VFF proposed allowing about 20,000 football fans to attend the games between Vietnam and Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Nearly 2,100 children nationwide orphaned by COVID-19

As many as 2,093 children, including more than 1,500 in Ho Chi Minh City, have fallen victims to the latest COVID-19 outbreak after their parents died of the virus.

Ministries asked to facilitate exit, entry by Vietnamese, foreigners

Several ministries have been asked to facilitate Vietnamese people and foreigners’ exit from and entry into the country.

Overseas remittances to HCM City up 22 percent despite COVID-19

The flow of overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached 5.1 billion USD in the first nine months of 2021, up 22 percent year on year, the State Bank of Vietnam’s Branch in the city has reported.

Transport ministry allows increase of domestic flight frequency from October 21

The Ministry of Transport has allowed to increase frequency of domestic flights, including those in the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City air route.

"Three-on-spot" model may be stopped in localities with high vaccination rate: Deputy PM

Localities with high vaccination rates may consider stopping the "three-on-the-spot" production model, said Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on October 20.

Firms with revenue less than 200 bln VND enjoy 30 pct reduction in CIT

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has signed for issuance a resolution of the NA Standing Committee on a number of solutions to support businesses and people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Eight solutions suggested for supply chain disruption in southern key economic zone

The goods supply chain that connects HCM City and provinces in the southern key economic zone plays an important role in the economic development and social stability of the entire region. But it has been disrupted because of Covid-19.

Expats in Vietnam show resilience and optimism toward the future

Up to 83% of expats in Vietnam feel optimistic about the year ahead despite the volatility of the past 18 months, according to a study conducted by HSBC.

Will online teaching end its mission when schools reopen?

The Government issued Resolution 127 after its September regular meeting, which says that offline teaching will resume in areas that have controlled Covid-19 and can ensure safety from October 2021.

21 ward leaders in Hanoi to leave jobs when urban admin model starts

Hanoi has proposed an allowance equal to 3-month salary for 21 ward leaders who will have to leave when the city officially applies the pilot urban administration model.