VNVC to import 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in H1

The Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) has announced that it will import 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the UK in the first half of 2020.

Women parliamentarians play important role in Vietnam’s development: study

The UNDP is looking forward to continuing to work with Vietnam’s National Assembly towards closing the gender gap, both qualitatively and quantitatively, UNDP Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen noted.

Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh holds phone talks with US State Secretary Antony Blinken

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had talks over the phone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on February 5.

Vietnam reports 19 new cases of Covid-19

On the afternoon of February 5, Vietnam recorded 19 more cases of Covid-19. The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang reported the first case.

Strategy change: students allowed to leave concentrated quarantined centers

As of February 5, students under 5 years old who are quarantined at concentrated isolation centers will be on home quarantine. Other students can return home one week after having a negative test.

Water shortage, saline intrusion forecast to be serious this year

Many regions across the country, especially the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta, face risks of water shortage, drought and saline intrusion next month, according to hydro-meteorology experts.

Quang Hai named among most valuable players of ASEAN teams

Vietnamese midfield maestro Nguyen Quang Hai of Hanoi FC has been named in a list featuring the most valuable footballers playing for ASEAN teams, as announced by website Asean Football.

Banks make huge profits, have prosperous Tet

Overcoming a stormy year, commercial banks have reported huge profits for 2020. Bank share prices are standing firmly at high levels.

Clever bonsai gardeners switch to online selling amid Covid-19

Peach blossom and kumquat gardeners and traders have high expectation for sales as the Tet holiday approaches.

Passing the Coast Guard Law, China ‘probes’ the new US administration

China’s Coast Guard Law took effect only two days after Mr. Biden took office as US President.

Hanoi to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents

Hanoi authorities plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents, said a senior official.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai to face An Giang in National Cup opener

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) have been handed a straightforward National Cup draw against An Giang FC in the qualifying round following the online draw held on Tuesday in Hanoi.

Vietnam to host rescue, sniper competitions at 2021 Army Games

Vietnam will host rescue and sniper competitions within the 2021 International Army Games.

Highest expected Tet bonus over VND1 billion, average wage down

The highest Tet bonus workers this year is VND1.07 billion, or over $41,000. The highest pay in 2020 was VND516 million a month.

Messages of congratulations sent to Vietnamese Party chief

International party leaders have sent their congratulations to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on his re-election as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Car refurbishment services in high demand on pre-Tet days

The demand for car maintenance, cleaning and refurbishment has soared on pre-Tet days, keeping garages busy from now until the last day of the Lunar New Year.

VIETNAM NEWS FEBRUARY 5

Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases on February 5 morning

Hanoi’s buses almost empty amid pandemic

A number of bus routes in Hanoi have few passengers these days due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

Spring colours featured at village

A series of annual cultural activities to welcome spring by various ethnic minority groups will be held throughout February at the Vietnam Village for Ethnic Cultures and Tourism.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 5

Retail sales, consumer service revenue up ahead of Tet

New bank frauds emerged as Tet nears

Customers are urged to stay cautious against rampant scam and fraud activities ahead of Tet holidays.

Prime Minister approves VND2.15 trillion plan for road camera installation

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan on investing in road camera installation to serve security and order and handle administrative violations.

 

Four Facebookers have to pay VND30mil fines for spreading fake news

Posting false information on Facebook, four people in Hanoi have been fined a total of VND30 million (around $1,500).

Brookings Institution highlights Vietnam’s progress in universal health

Brookings Institution, a non-profit public policy organisation based in Washington DC, has run an article highlighting Vietnam’s impressive progress in universal health coverage (UHC) over the past decade.

Shaping the next economic decade

Vietnam is expected to further improve the domestic business and investment climate with the Party setting out the country’s new Socioeconomic Development Strategy for the next 10 years,