VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 15

Vietnam striving to quickly produce home-made COVID-19 vaccines

Key export sectors the target of M&As by foreign investors

Several of Vietnam’s key export sectors have become magnets for merger and acquisition (M&As) activities, posing a risk of leading enterprises in those sectors being purchased by foreign investors.

Long distance ahead to reach Hanoi bridge goal

While Hanoi’s new bridge development by 2030 is expected to drive future socioeconomic development and increase regional connectivity, bankability remains dim, waiting for special mechanisms in which to lure private investment.

Vietnam forges defence ties with foreign countries

Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang received ambassadors of Laos, Cambodia, China and Russia in Hanoi on April 14.

State President to chair UNSC’s high-level open debate on April 19

In his capacity as President of the UNSC in April 2021, Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will preside over a high-level open debate on enhancing cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations 

New FM holds online conversations with Australian, Malaysian, Philippine counterparts

Newly-appointed Foreign Minister (FM) Bui Thanh Son on April 14 held separate online conversations with Australian FM Marise Payne, Malaysian FM Hishammuddin Hussein and Philippine FM Teodoro Locsin Jr..

National Assembly elects Chairman of Ethnic Council

Ede politician Y Thanh Ha Nie KDam elected as Chairman of Ethnic Council of the 14th National Assembly at the 11th sitting of the 14th National Assembly.

Vietnam stresses importance of protecting civilians amidst conflicts in Sudan

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, showed his hope that the Sudanese Government would intensify efforts to ensure its leading role in protecting civilians and handling the root cause of violence 

Vietnam calls for more support to victims of sexual violence in conflict

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on the international community to further support victims of sexual violence in conflict.

Quang Ninh tops Public Administration Performance Index

The northern province of Quang Ninh was ranked top in the 2020 PAPI report, which offers an overview of provinces’ performance through measuring the satisfaction of their citizens, with an aggregate dimensional performance score of 48.881.

14th National Assembly's 11th session completes all agenda

Over the course of 12 days of urgent, serious, and responsible working from March 24 to April 8, 2021, the 11th sitting of the 14th National Assembly completed all of its agenda, making it a success.

Pedagogy schools find it hard to lure good students despite gov’t efforts

Pedagogy schools find it hard to attract more students though the government has made considerable efforts to lure good students including tuition fee exemption.

Artists excited about electronic trading platform designed solely for them

Vietnamese artists are welcoming the establishment of an electronic trading floor where involved parties can meet for transactions, assess the value of products, and support artists on issues related to intellectual property.

Wood exporters face array of obstructions

An oversupply of undervalued certified timber and a lack of interest from local wood processors currently stand in the way of Vietnam’s export plans to increase its foothold in Western markets.

Vietnamese YouTubers claim they no longer produce content but videos still appear

Most owners of the videos with titles "delete channel" and "last videos" on YouTube are still operating.

Autism disorders benefit from 'multidisciplinary interventions'

An 8-year-old boy from HCM City diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder is now able to communicate with friends, family and teachers after receiving four years of multidisciplinary treatment.

Pig farmers become millionaires

Self-contained large-scale pig farms combined with fish farming and rice cultivation has brought tens of billions of VND, or $1 million each year, to Ninh Binh farmers.

Student is first Vietnamese to win scholarship for master's degree at University of Sydney

Earlier this year, Le Trieu Anh, born in 2001, is one of 10 students chosen to receive a scholarship worth VND2 billion to study at University of Sydney.

Exquisite images bathed in light

Ancient Vietnamese royal costumes, landscapes and traditional culture have all provided inspiration for Nguyen Duy Duy to create enchanting 3D lightboxes.

Financial discipline and commitment to build strong national capacity priorities in new role: Finance minister

The newly appointed Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc talks on the priorities in his new role, including developing strong national financial capacity.

Four questions sparked Quang Ninh's awakening 10 years ago

A decade ago, the northern province of Quang Ninh faced bottlenecks in infrastructure development. 

From humble sedge come new creations

Despite being born and bred in Nga Son, a rural district in the central province of Thanh Hoa famed for its traditional bed mats and other products made of sedge, Tran Doan Hung never wanted to follow the craft

Taiwan issues stamps violating Vietnam’s sovereignty

The set of postage stamps shows images of a lighthouse illegally built by Taiwan on Ba Binh (Itu Aba) Island belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

One a year, sales of famous restaurant’s traditional cakes cause traffic jams at Hanoi crossroads

Every Cold Foods Festival (third day of the third lunar month), Hanoians line up to buy banh chay (chay cake) at a well-known cake store in Hanoi.

 

Pouring money into stocks: a new trend

The VN-Index set an all-time high record recently, reaching over 1,230 points and daily liquidity totaling around $1 billion.