Economy growing strongly on back of COVID-19 endgame

Efforts to boost business and production fuelled by the gradual use of COVID-19 vaccines have helped recover the country’s economic growth, driven largely by the manufacturing and processing activities.

Vietnamese ambassador to Russia honoured with Friendship Order

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Igor Morgulov has presented Russia’s Order of Friendship to Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh in recognition of his contributions to promoting the relations between the two countries.

Civil Aviation Authority plans to implement vaccine passport programme

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has sent a report to the Ministry of Transport on the application of vaccine passports for people entering Vietnam.

Ministry decides on allocation of vaccine doses supplied by COVAX

The Ministry of Health on April 7 issued a decision on the allocation of 811,200 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to all 63 cities and provinces, and other agencies.

Science centre hosts art exhibition

The International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) in the central province of Binh Dinh will this week open its first exhibition with visual artists across Vietnam. 

Contemporary art exhibition 'Lộ' scheduled in Hanoi

'Lộ', an exhibition with a series of events combining art of architecture with many types of contemporary arts such as dance, music and sculpture, will take place on April 9-15 at 156 Phu Vien, Long Bien District, Hanoi.

ASEAN voices concerns about latest development in East Sea

Senior officials of ASEAN member states called on parties concerned to refrain from further actions to complicate the situation in the South China Sea known as the East Sea in Vietnam, during their videoconference on April 7.

Miss Vietnam Ngoc Han, 14 designers to honor Vietnamese Ao Dai at event

The upcoming event named “Our Ao Dai” will introduce more than 600 Vietnamese ao dai from 15 collections by 15 local designers, including famous names such as Minh Hanh, Ngoc Han, Chu La, Trinh Bich Thuy and Lan Huong.

Farmer looks to the internet to improve skills, income

Phan Van Hung now earns half billion dong a year after studying farming techniques on the Internet.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 8

Aquatic product exports hit $1.64 bln in Q1

20 universities in southern VN recruit students based on IELTS, int’l certificates

In 2021, about 20 universities in the southern region of Vietnam will enroll students based on their IELTS and international certifications.

Outgoing US ambassador confident of stronger Vietnam-US partnership

Outgoing US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink expressed his optimism about the promising future of the US-Vietnam relations during a press briefing in Hanoi on April 7, reviewing his working term in Vietnam.

Hanoi to auction hundreds of estate projects

Hanoi is expected to earn more than VND23.67 trillion from the auction of land use rights of 446 projects with a total area of more than 177 hectares in 2021.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 8

WHO highly values Vietnam’s vaccine regulation system

Tokyo prosecutors: No 'appeal' for Vietnamese girl murder case

Tokyo prosecutors have decided not to ask the supreme court to review a case involving a 9-year-old Vietnamese girl, who was killed in Chiba prefecture in 2017.

New cabinet members unveiled

With the support of the majority of legislators, the National Assembly (NA) on April 8 morning adopted a resolution approving the Prime Minister’s proposal to appoint 12 new ministers and Government members for the 2016 – 2021 tenure.

US$11.5 million electronic library shared by universities in Vietnam

Approximately 600,000 students and 27,000 lecturers from higher education institutions will have access to an abundant source of documents and data through access to a shared electronic library.

Vn-Index predicted to hit all-time high of 1,300 pts in April

Strong involvement of individual investors and participation of new foreign fund would help offset the net selling trend of foreign investors.

Music projects to connect Vietnamese, German artists

Germany’s Goethe-Institut will conduct two musical projects in Vietnam this year as part of efforts to introduce contemporary music based on linking artists living in Vietnam and Germany.

NA approves appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers

The National Assembly (NA) on April 8 approved a resolution ratifying the Prime Minister’s proposal on the appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers.

France-Vietnam information portal inaugurated

The France - Vietnam information portal - Hoa Phuong Vi Library - was inaugurated at a press conference in Hanoi on April 7.

Vietnam’s two COVID-19 vaccines prove safe during trial

Two COVID-19 vaccines Nano Covax and Covivac, which were studied and developed in Vietnam, have proved to be safe and effective in the first and second clinical trials.

Vietnam to see blockbuster 'Mortal Kombat' two weeks before int’l audiences

Hollywood blockbuster “Mortal Kombat” is scheduled for release in the United States on April 23, but Vietnamese audiences will see it two weeks earlier.

Multinationals may hesitate to enter Vietnam because of rising land rent

Rising land rent and shortages in industrial zones (IZs) may cause multinationals, which are seeking land near Hanoi and HCMC City, to hesitate to come to Vietnam.

Stem cell transplants provide hope for blood cancer patients

Stem cell transplants have created a revolution in the treatment of blood diseases at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).