Tisco builds dumping ground for hazardous waste in Thai Nguyen

Nine days after VietNamNet published an article about the existence of an outdoor furnace dust mountain at Tisco, the waste owner is now hurrying to build a dumping ground.

Prime Minister suggests Hanoi develop satellite cities

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Hanoi should pay more attention to developing satellite cities and expand the capital to both the north and the west, while continuing to build a green and clean city. 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 29

 Reports on State President, Government’s performance under discussion

New NA chair set for election this week, Government performance under scrutiny

With the National Assembly (NA) poised to see NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan leave her post on March 30, the new chairperson is set to take the oath of office one day later.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 29

HCM City unveils export targets for next decade

‘We’ll lose another tourist season if we don’t change”

In recent talks with VietNamNet, Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien - Head of Economic Advisory Group to the Prime Minister - said the pandemic battle and mass media communications have to be adjusted to support economic development.

Pop star My Tam’s concert to mark 20 years in music

Pop star My Tam will organise a special live concert called 'Tri Âm' (Soulmate) in HCM City and Hanoi next month to mark her 20-year career. 

Returnees from COVID-19 hotspots must quarantine for 14 days in HCM City

The HCM City Centre for Disease Control (HCDC) said that returnees from localities with COVID-19 patients in Hai Phong City and Binh Duong Province must quarantine at home for 14 days.

Athletes name Vietnam on world’s sports map

Over the past years, Vietnam’s sport has proved its strong position in Southeast Asia and Asia and integrated deeper into the world’s sports movement.

Gold and money trading: female tycoons win big

Among outstanding entrepreneurs last week were Trinh Van Quyet, Cao Thi Ngoc Dung, Nguyen Thi Nga, and Dang Thanh Tam.

33 Party Central Committee members appointed ministers and to ministerial-level positions

During the 12th term, 30 official and three alternate members of the Party Central Committee were appointed ministers and to ministerial-level positions, according to a recent conference on the 13th Party Congress’ Resolution.

Tan Son Nhat airport packed with passengers during weekend

Flocks of passengers headed towards HCM City-based Tan Son Nhat international airport to return home or travel in light of the sharp drop in prices for air tickets.

Vietnamese lecturer at Australian university receives $3 million for research

As the first author of six scientific articles and owner of one patent, Dr Ta Thu Hang has had great opportunities to get a promotion at a leading Australian university.

Indonesia targets electric car production, posing challenge for VN auto industry

Indonesia aims to become an electric car manufacturing center in the region in the next few years, which will be a competitive challenge for Vietnam's domestic automobile industry.

Vietnam set to become second largest economy in Southeast Asia

Vietnam aims to become the second largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2030 thanks to its sound economic performance, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

One imported case of COVID-19 reported on March 28 afternoon

One imported case of COVID-19 was detected in the past 12 hours to 6pm March 28, who was put into quarantine after entry, according to the Health Ministry.

HCMC to grant highest level of empowerment to Thu Duc City

While waiting for approval of special mechanisms for the development, the municipal authorities will hand over the highest authority to Thu Duc City to solve its issues and problems promptly

Vietnam has highest rate of new digital service consumers in SEA

Vietnam had the highest rate of new digital service consumers in the Southeast Asia region last year, it was reported at the recent World Mobile Broadband & ICT 2021 conference in Hanoi.

State’s personnel affairs to be tabled at National Assembly next week

The National Assembly (NA) is set to consider personnel issues related to key positions in the State apparatus during the second working week of its 11th session.

Government succeeds in reducing public debt to safety level

“As taut as a violin string" was the phrase used to describe the state of the budget and public debt. After five years of applying flexible solutions, the situation has now become different.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 28

UOB predicts 7.1% GDP growth for Vietnam in 2021

 

Petrol prices rise slightly in latest adjustment

Retail petrol prices rose from 3pm on March 27 following the latest review by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Mother wants to meet recipient of son’s heart

A 71-year-old mother has asked for help to meet the person who received a heart from her son, but she has been refused by the hospital.

Bridging the tech-led links in investment

Although Vietnam has been improving its business and investment environment significantly throughout the last four decades, the cooperation between domestic and foreign-invested companies could be much improved.