55 public services to be provided on National Public Service Portal

The Prime Minister has approved a list of 55 online public services that need to be provided on the National Public Service Portal in 2021.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 25

Tra export companies suffer low profits in mainland China, Hong Kong

Vietnam-based band achieves international recognition from Spotify

Vietnam-based Indie/Rock band SHADYLANES has had their song Headlock placed on an internationally recognised playlist by Spotify curators.

Vietnamese martial arts seek UNESCO title

The People’s Committee of Binh Dinh Province is currently working on submitting a request for UNESCO recognition of its traditional martial arts as an intangible part of humanity’s cultural heritage.

Five suburban districts to become inner districts, land price soars

The plan to turn some suburban districts in HCM City into inner districts is only on paper but it has triggered a new land fever in localities.

Vietnamese PM, Chilean President discuss ways to foster bilateral ties

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on March 24 to discuss orientations and specific measures to enhance the Vietnam-Chile comprehensive partnership 

The window to “show off” Vietnam’s tourism and culture to the world

The beautiful images featured in the virtual exhibition entitled the “Wonders of Vietnam” have officially appeared on the Google Art and Culture Library (Google Arts & Culture), delighting many people who love travel.

Investors forced to wait on HSX technical upgrades

However, despite the vast potential of the equity market, the ongoing technical outages at the HSX have lowered investors’ appetite, as their buy and sell orders rarely match up.

 

Hanoi to install nine more free WiFi hotspots

The installation of wifi hotspots by the Hanoi Department of Information & Communications is part of its plan for digital transformation and Tourism improvement in the capital city.

 

EU carbon tax plan compels local suppliers to step up

Vietnamese manufacturing exporters will be under pressure to invest in greener solutions once the European Union adopts a resolution on placing a carbon tax on some products from outside the bloc that do not meet decarbonisation standards.

Low number of organ transplant cases due to attitudes toward organ donations

The Ministry of Health affirmed that Vietnam now can master organ transplantation techniques, but the number of transplants remains modest.

Female tycoon leaves post, daughter makes US$1 billion

Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) on March 24 listed more than 1.2 billion SSB shares on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange - HOSE (HSX) with the reference price of VND16,800 per share and the price range of +/- 20%.

Tien Phong Marathon offers int’l chances for pro, amateur runners

The Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship will not only test the national athletics team but also be a chance for amateur runners to win a chance to compete in the coming SEA Games.

Hallmarks of the first National Assembly term with Chairwoman

The 14th term of the National Assembly has been successful with comprehensive results in all areas, from legislation, supervision to decisions on important issues of the country and parliamentary diplomacy.

Ministry announces venues for SEA Games 31 competitions

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently announced a list of venues for sport competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Inadequate organ donation results in prevalent trade of human organs

The unavailability of adequate organs for transplantation to meet the existing demand has resulted in major organ shortage crises. 

Three important reports delivered on first working day of NA's 11th session

Law-makers listened to three important reports and gave comments on the draft amended Law on Drug Prevention and Control on the first working day of the 14th National Assembly’s 11th session in Hanoi on March 24.

Vietnam Airlines announces plan for direct flights to the US

The Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines has unexpectedly approved a plan to resume direct flights from Vietnam to the US.

Delivery date for COVAX’s vaccine for Vietnam may change

Due to the shortage of a global supply of Covid-19 vaccines, the vaccine batch provided for Vietnam by the COVAX program may arrive in Vietnam later than scheduled.

Colours burst in floral creations

Under the skilled hands of artist Nguyen Thi Huong Thuy, balls of clay became beautiful flowers right before your eyes. Beyond her clay flowers and flower pots, she also creates 3D flower paintings that are sophisticated and impressively realistic.

Key player on VN national football squad breaks leg

Hanoi FC’s midfielder Do Hung Dung, Vietnam Golden Ball Award 2019 winner and a key member of the national football team, broke his leg and may have to stop playing football for at least one year after a kick by HCM City FC's Ngo Hoang Thinh.

Agencies, local authorities give back tens of trillions of VND

Ten ministries and agencies, as well as 45 localities, are giving back the capital allocated to them as they did not spend all the money they received in 2020.

COVID-19 pandemic in review

The first cases of COVID-19 were discovered on December 29, 2019 in Wuhan, China. Later, on March 31, 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

PDP8 priorities and risks addressed

The progression of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 is a particularly important task for Vietnam to mobilise the resources required to provide sufficient electricity and ensure overall energy security.

Vietnam Airlines to pioneer digital health passport project

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will work with domestic and foreign agencies in building and applying a “COVID-19 vaccine passport” project, Dang Anh Tuan, head of the airline’s Communications and Branding Department, has said.