National Assembly to finish personnel work in last working week

In the last working week from April 5-8, the 11th session of the 14th National Assembly will focus on finishing the personnel work for the State, NA and the Government.

German journalist hails successful Vietnamese fight against COVID-19

The author explained that to date, the country has only recorded approximately 2,500 infections and 35 deaths.

Three returnees diagnosed with Covid-19

Three local men who returned to Vietnam from Angola have tested positive for Covid-19, sending Vietnam’s tally to 2,629 cases as of this morning, April 4, the Ministry of Health confirmed.

E-commerce supply chain, not rescue campaigns, will help farmers

Hanoi plans to develop an app to sell farm produce and organize an e-commerce supply chain in an effort to build a close link among producers, logistics and e-commerce service providers.

Ministries tighten land management to prevent 'land fever'

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) have requested provinces and cities review State management on land prices amid 'land fever' in some localities.

Vietnam raises US$1.7 billion via government bonds in Q1

As of March, the total value of G-bonds reached more than VND1,340 trillion ($58.3 billion), slightly down 0.7% against late 2020.

Stock market size on HOSE reaches nearly 71 percent of GDP

Vietnam’s stock market capitalisation on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) as of March 31 skyrocketed 93.56 percent year-on-year to more than 4.46 quadrillion VND (193.72 billion USD), HOSE said.

5G rules to assist quality control

Vietnam’s 5G user equipment market is expected to see changes as the country is taking the final steps to publicise new regulations, possibly stiffening competition among device suppliers like Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi.

Steadying the economic ship

Despite numerous challenges making dents in all trade and investment activities, Vietnam’s economic growth quality has seen significant improvements over the past five years in general,

Will Vietnam compete with Thailand, Indonesia to manufacture electric cars?

In Southeast Asia, Thailand and Indonesia are running a race to become electric car manufacturing centers of the region and the world. Will Vietnam join the race?

Politburo member Dinh Tien Dung assigned as Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee

Politburo member and Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung has been assigned by the Political Bureau as Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi to replace Politburo member Vuong Dinh Hue who was elected Chairman of the National Assembly on March 31.

Markets blacklisted for selling counterfeit goods

The US Trade Representative (USTR) office has blacklisted Vietnam's well-known markets in its 2020 review, for reasons of counterfeiting goods. Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi and Ben Thanh Market in HCMC have been named on the USTR blacklist. 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 3

Da Nang honoured for unique, creative smart city initiative

Hanoi named as most expensive Vietnamese city

The capital was the most costliest city nationwide last year, according to the Spatial Cost of Living Index (SCOLI) as compiled by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Report on quality of mobile telecommunications services released

Infrastructure indicators are part of the criteria to assess national competitiveness. 

First home-grown internet speed test app launched

i-Speed, the first Made-in-Vietnam internet speed measuring app, was rolled out in Hanoi on April 2 by the Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) and the Authority of Telecommunications.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 3

Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s outlook to “positive”

Top legislator holds phone talks with Lao counterpart

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held phone talks with his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane on April 2, just several days after Hue took office as the new NA leader.

Vietnamese ambassador runs for re-election to International Law Commission

Vietnam's permanent missions to the UN in New York and Geneva have recently sent diplomatic notes to the UN and countries informing the candidacy of Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao to the International Law Commission (ILC) 

Vietnam aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in rice sector

Agencies in Vietnam and international partners have been working together to seek effective measures to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in rice production in the country.

Local authorities struggle to stop real estate bubble

The real estate market remains feverish not because of high demand and short supply, but because of speculation, experts have said.

Retail industry strives to exploit US$200-billion market

The Vietnamese market had a spectacular leap in scale last year, becoming one of the 16 most successful emerging economies in the world. In which, the retail sector was extremely attractive and full of potentials, with lots of room for development.

Coach Park chooses players for World Cup qualifiers in UAE

Along with athletes from many different sports, 47 football players will be given priority for vaccinations against Covid-19.

Water in Hanoi’s largest lake turns moss green, Environment Ministry takes action

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s (MONRE) tests show that the water of Hanoi’s West Lake is polluted.

Film project on Le, Ly dynasties launched

A film project about the Early Le and Ly dynasties has been launched in HCM City.