VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 31

Plan to be developed for preservation of ethnic minorities’ songs, dance, music

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 31

Ministry sets up team to study virtual assets, money

Exhibition takes visitors on journey to the past

The memories of the people, landscapes and cultural heritage of the former province of Son Tay, now in the west of greater Hanoi will be revived via works by 90-year-old painter Chu Manh Chan on display at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

Attracting multi-billion dollars worth of investments to IZs, tycoon earns big money

The real estate firm of Dang Thanh Tam has attracted $1.2 billion worth of investments into its IZs within a short time, projecting a profit increase of 6-7 times in 2021 amid continued foreign capital inflow.

PM urges new way of thinking about development, serious implementation of digital transformation

The Prime Minister has emphasized that we must face difficulties and challenges, reform the development mindset, change the way of doing, and seriously carry out digital transformation and build a digital economy.

Vuong Dinh Hue elected as Chairman of NA, National Election Council

Vuong Dinh Hue, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, was elected as Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Election Council (NEC) at the 11th sitting of the 14th legislature on March 31 morning.

Many Vietnamese exporters see profit soar during COVID-19

Many Vietnamese exporters have seen a sudden increase in profits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wind, solar power projects complain about VAT refunds

Wind power developers, who are running against time to put their projects into operation prior to November 2021, now face another problem: they may not get a VAT (value added tax) refund because of certain regulations.

Home loan interest rates fluctuate

Many commercial banks have adjusted their preferential home loan interest rates, ranging from 5.99 percent to 9.5 percent per annum.

Highschool student excels in music and classes

Among 10 people praised as outstanding young exemplars in Vietnam in 2020, the youngest face belonged to a high school student in Hanoi.

Aviation industry: Sasco reports profit, Nasco reports loss

Aviation service companies continue experiencing hardships due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the business of Johnathan Hanh Nguyen still is making a profit.

ICT can help Vietnam turn into a dragon

After escaping poverty, we are carrying the aspiration of turning the country into a Dragon and a Tiger. In peacetime, national heroes will be those who bring prosperity and mightiness to the country.

Vietnam’s sovereignty over archipelagos throughout history

Vietnam was the first country to have established sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (known as Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spartly) archipelagos when they were unclaimed territories. 

Universities' English language requirements may hinder rural students, experts warn

As more and more top Vietnamese universities consider prospective students' English language ability for admission, concerns have been raised about inequality for students in rural areas.

A taste of local literature

In an effort to give foreign readers greater access to Vietnamese literature, the Hanoi Publishing House has recently released a bilingual Vietnamese-English anthology of short stories entitled Một Đêm Mưa Trong Thành Phố (A Rainy Night in the City).

Two-month-old baby among six dead in house fire in HCM City's Thu Duc City

A two-month-old baby was among the six members of a family that died when a fire broke out at about 1am on Tuesday morning at a house at 899 Nguyen Thi Dinh Street in HCM City's Thu Duc City.

Flight attendant receives suspended sentence for spreading COVID-19

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on March 30 handed down a two-year suspended sentence to a flight attendant for “spreading dangerous infectious diseases to humans”, under the 2015 Penal Code.

Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space marks new focus on cultural activities in city

Construction of the "Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space" is expected to enhance cultural growth in HCM City.

Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Association backs Vietnam’s stance on sovereignty in East Sea

The Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Association on March 29 affirmed its backing for Vietnam’s stance on legitimate sovereignty in the East Sea.

Exhibition of paintings donated by Japanese collector opens in Da Nang

An exhibition of 22 paintings in a collection of works by Vietnamese artists titled “Houei” (Prosperity) of Japanese collector Itoh Toyokichi opened in Da Nang on March 29.

‘New normal' is to open for business

Continuing his talk with VietNamNet, Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien, Head of Economic Advisory Group to the Prime Minister, said that the "new normal" is to open for businesses and workforce as the people have been in harsh conditions.

First- and second-graders to study two shifts a day in HCM City

All students in the first and second grades in HCM City will attend two shifts a day as opposed to one shift previously, according to an enrollment plan for the 2021-2022 academic period.

Beauty queens gather in Hanoi

The two runner-ups, Tu Anh and Huyen My, joined Miss Vietnam World Ngo Phuong Lan, actors Huynh Anh, Doan Quoc Dam and actress Diem Hang at a recent event in Hanoi.

Construction Ministry proposes name change to Ministry of Construction, Urban and Housing Development

The Government has suggested changing the name of the Ministry of Construction to the Ministry of Construction, Urban and Housing Development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a recent conference to promote the 13th Party Congress Resolution.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 30

Transport Ministry backs plan to develop Quang Tri airport like Van Don airport model