Hollywood studio to remake Vietnamese action comedy

The US’s Universal Pictures has announced it will craft a new version of Vietnamese action comedy Saigon Bodyguards starring American actor Chris Pratt and Chinese actor Wu Jing.

Storm Etau claims two lives in central region

Two deaths have been reported as storm Etau, the 12th hitting the East Sea this year, swept through the central region on November 10, bringing strong wind and heavy rains.

PM: solidary - key to ASEAN’s success

Solidarity is the foundation of ASEAN cooperation and the key to its success, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 12.

Hanoi issues action plan to realize resolution of municipal Party Congress

Hanoi is set to continue to streamline its political system for greater efficiency in operation, and ensure the successful implementation of the pilot urban administration model.

Vietnam may be off 2021 Formula 1 agenda

Vietnam has been dropped from the provisional calendar for the 2021 Formula 1 season.

Vietnamese doctors carry out first-ever intestine transplants from live donors

The biggest difficulty in intestine transplantation is connecting arteries and veins to nourish the transplanted organ.

Film festival to offer glimpse of contemporary Italian cinema

The Italian Film Festival will be held in Hanoi from November 13 to 17 to offer the Vietnamese public a glimpse of contemporary Italian cinema.

Minister says to issue laws governing foreign pay TV channels

Foreign pay television service suppliers have earned thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong in the local market, but have failed to comply with Vietnam’s laws,

ASEAN-Japan Centre leader hails Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship

Secretary General of the ASEAN-Japan Centre Masataka Fujita has appreciated continued efforts by the Vietnamese Government in holding the good ASEAN chairmanship in 2020, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use of technology helps Vietnam cope with Covid-19

Vietnam's success in controlling Covid-19 shows that it can be dobe with relatively limited resources.

After success with Viettel, goalie Manh targets return to national team

Goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh has been a rock at the back for Viettel FC and played a key role in their journey to become V.League 1 champions.

Mekong Delta to have at least 300 km of expressway by 2025

The Mekong Delta will have at least 300 km of expressway by 2025, said Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The.

37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits kick off

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits kicked off virtually in Hanoi on November 12, with Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong attending.

Chinese technology firm found inserting illegal nine-dash line on app

Vietnamese netizens have reported the violation to Google and Apple.

 

HCMC to borrow VND2.38 trillion for water environment improvement project

HCMC will borrow VND2.38 trillion from Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) to continue executing its water sanitation project, the HCMC People’s Council announced at a meeting on November 10.

Black credit leading people to dead end, with no escape from debt

Covid-19 has caused many people to lose jobs and has paved the way for black credit to emerge.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 12

 Banks ordered not to force customers to buy insurance

Google expansion stimulates Vietnamese digital transformation

Google expansion in most aspects has motivated the digital transformation in Vietnam, inspiring developers and regulators alike to take a slice from the huge funds flowing out of the country and into the wallet of the tech giant.

Plastic waste recycling needs improvement to prevent pollution

Nguyen Thi Huong, Head of the Hanoi Sub-department of Natural Resources and Environment's Environment Assessment talks on how to make traditional plastic waste recycling craft villages become cleaner and greener.

Futsal Vietnam to vie for World Cup berth

The Vietnamese national futsal team will compete in the 2020 AFC Futsal Championship finals which is scheduled to take place between March 23 and April 3, 2021, aiming to qualify for a place at the FIFA Futsal World Cup.

The need for talented people

The 13th Party Congress is an important milestone, which sets the future orientation, continues to accelerate the process of national renovation and international integration.

Pandemic causes bad debts to surge

Non-performing loans (NPLs) among commercial banks increased sharply in the first three quarters of this year due to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Favourable investment climate brings in FDI capital

Dong Nai has been among the leading localities in Vietnam in attracting foreign investment over recent years, with local authorities continuing to innovate and create a favourable investment environment.

Ancient French architectural works worth being visited in Hanoi

The Hanoi Opera House, Long Bien Bridge, the Post Office, among others, are the special historical landmarks of Hanoi.