VN semiconductor industry neglected: experts

That the integrated circuit market in Vietnam has huge potential, but no significant action for its development has been taken recently, is experts’ scathing verdict.

 

Thang Long Imperial Citadel expected to become Heritage Park

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the centre of Hanoi should be preserved and developed with a vision to become a Heritage Park, said Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue.

On-demand Covid-19 test services available, service fees vary

Some hospitals have begun providing on-demand Covid-19 test services in response to high demand.

The dance of ‘girls playing drums’

Each of the traditional folk, dances which performs on festive days in the northern region, features different tunes and dance languages, but they all show the people's wishes for a peaceful new year to come.

Foreign-invested capital on the rise

A series of large-scale foreign-invested projects worth hundreds of millions of US dollars are flocking to Vietnam, promising a bright outlook in attracting this type of capital inflow this year.

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Deceased Japanese expert infected with new virus variant: Health Minister

Users object to Zalo’s use of their images and personal data

Many Zalo users are sharing posts regarding their claims about the right to use personal data. They do not want Zalo to collect and use personal images and data when they use this social network.

The first 117,600 doses of Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Vietnam

A plane carrying the first batch of 117,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccine landed at HCM City-based Tan Son Nhat international airport at 10.40am this morning.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway to be handed over in late March

The Ministry of Transport will hand over the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway to Hanoi authorities on March 31 for commercial use under the direction of the Prime Minister.

Police raid three drug trafficking rings between Cambodia and Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City police have coordinated with the Ministry of Public Security to raid three major drug trafficking networks between Cambodia and Vietnam, seizing 217 kg of drugs of all kinds.

Vietnamese firms buy German company, conquer African market

Following success in the domestic market, many Vietnamese businesspeople are seeking profits from outward investment projects.

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Hi-tech agriculture proves effective in Dong Nai

Hanoi's young men get Covid tests before joining the army

On February 23, Hanoi began conducting Covid-19 testing for 4,500 young men before they join the army.

 

Photo series calls on ethnic minority people to take action against COVID-19

The Ministry of Health and UNDP have called on people to take action to prevent COVID-19 pandemic for sustainable economic development through a photo series about the lives of ethnic minority traders in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang.

Apple’s contract manufacturer is recruiting over 1,000 employees in Vietnam

Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), which is Apple’s major contract manufacturer, is recruiting 1,000 electronic assembly workers for its plants in the northern Vietnamese provinces of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh.

Environment ministry builds digital map, responding to 1-billion tree programme

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has built a digital tree map in Vietnam to serve the identification of planting sites as well as management and taking care of trees throughout the country.

Two Vietnamese among candidate referees for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Referee Bui Thi Thu Trang and assistant referee Truong Thi Le Trinh were named in the shortlist of 750 candidates worldwide vying to officiate matches of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Domestic property market sees recovery

The Ministry of Construction believes the domestic real estate market has overcome the most difficult period due to positive developments in the market as well as the whole economy in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Auto manufacturers launch new models, warm up market amid Covid-19

Automobile manufacturers are implementing their plans to introduce new models with the hope of boosting sales, despite Covid-19.

Hai Duong conducts large-scale testing for COVID-19 from Feb 24

The northern province of Hai Duong, the country’s current largest hotspot of COVID-19, plans to conduct large-scale testing for the novel coronavirus, using Realtime-PCR technology, from February 24.

Credendo: Vietnam continues successful economic story beyond a contained pandemic

Credendo Group’s offices in Germany and Austria have published a study to evaluate the level of risk in Vietnam. 

Hanoi Book Street given facelift during Tet

The Hanoi Book Street was given a facelift from February 14 to 21 as part of the city's activities to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

Who will receive priority for 110 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine?

In 2021, Vietnam is expected to have 110 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from many sources and some groups of people will be given priority.

National Assembly to elect state leaders in late March

The upcoming National Assembly session, which will take place from March 24 to April 7, will elect a number of positions in the State apparatus for the 2016-2021 term.

Tax deadline should be delayed for businesses, said MoF

Businesses may have several additional months before they have to pay income tax and land use fees, said a proposal by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to the Government.