Those entering Vietnam charged for concentrated quarantine from Sept 1

Those entering Vietnam from September 1 have to pay costs of their quarantine at concentrated facilities, as Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently agreed with the Finance Ministry’s proposal related to this issue.

Vietnamese leaders to send messages to UNGA 75 high-level meetings

Vietnamese leaders are to send messages to upcoming high-level meetings of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press conference on September 17.

Storm Noul makes landfall in Thua Thien-Hue

Storm Noul, the fifth to enter the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 18 morning, causing heavy downpours, strong winds and lightning.

Chinese funds pour money into Vietnamese market

Many Chinese funds are pouring capital into the Vietnamese stock market because of low valuations and further loosening of foreign ownership in the near future.

 

Transport ministry prepares for resumption of international flights

The plan for the flights' resumption needs to be approved by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, chair of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

VN responds to US Embassy's removal of islands from map graphic

Vietnam's affirmation of its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands has been conveyed consistently, Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said yesterday.

Vpostcode system provides exact addresses based on national database

Post-forwarding and logistics services obviously need the new Vpostcode system, but other business fields such as electricity, water, gas, telecommunication and security services also need address databases with satellite navigation.

Online conference on Vietnam Coast Guard Law

On the morning of September 18, the Ministry of Defense held an online training course on the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard with the participation of 74 localities throughout the country.

Many high-ranking officials promoted

A number of ministries have appointed new deputy ministers.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 18

Mining industry unable to enjoy tax incentives

 

Rach Chiec Sports Complex no closer to being finished, 26 years on

Rach Chiec Sports Complex was supposed to host events for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games next year in Vietnam, but the complex seems no closer to being completed, despite the project to build it being re-launched in 2018.

Epassi turns Thanh Hoa defence around

After a rough 2019 season on the pitch, Thanh Hoa FC have found their feet in the twice-suspended 2020 V.League 1 season, largely thanks to Cameroonian defender Louis Christian Ewonde Epassi.

Grab, MoMo enter e-commerce playing field

Grab and MoMo are veterans in their core business fields, but they are the newcomers in the e-commerce market.

Businesses must understand trade remedy implications, says expert

International trade remedies are used by many countries to protect their domestic industries, especially now production has stalled due to the impacts of COVID-19.

Play about legendary king to hit Hanoi Opera House

A play about the legendary birth of King Ly Cong Uan (974-1028) who founded the Ly Dynasty and established the country’s capital in Thang Long (modern-day Hanoi) will hit the Hanoi Opera House on September 21-23.

Remote examination and treatment project a breakthrough for health sector

The Ministry of Health is implementing a remote medical examination and treatment project for 2020-2025 to ensure the sustainable development of the health sector.

Disputes at sea and on land must be restrained, and force must not be used

Military officers from ASEAN member states exchanged views on issues regarding regional security and measures to enhance results-oriented cooperation between the operations departments of armies in the region, 

Rise for national pride

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic which that has changed value chains, this is an opportunity for us to rethink and rise. The chance to catch up with the world is huge if the economy is restructured.

Da Nang students return to schools under strict regulations

Students in the central city of Da Nang has returned to school as the Covid-19 outbreak has been brought under control.

Pine forest poisoned in Central Highlands region

A pine forest in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has died after being poisoned.

National Cup final to be Hanoi derby

Hanoi FC will have the chance to defend the National Cup after a convincing 5-1 victory in the semi-final against HCM City FC at the empty Hang Day stadium.

Busan International Film Fest to screen Vietnamese movie

Popular Vietnamese movie Chi Chi Em Em, known as Sister Sister in English, will be shown to viewers at the Busan International Film Fest (BIFF) 2020.

Vietnam’s breeding farms: pigs eat ginseng, buffaloes drink wine

At some breeding farms in Vietnam, livestock is raised in a special way: eels are bred in plastic cans, pigs eat ginseng and listen to music, and buffaloes drink wine every morning.

Film project on Queen Mother Duong Van Nga launched

A film project on Queen Mother Duong Van Nga, the first queen in Vietnam who was married to the emperors of the Dinh and Le dynasties, has been launched in HCM City. 

New draft law key to reducing traffic accidents: deputies

The majority of National Assembly deputies agreed on the need to build a draft law on road traffic safety and order separate from the draft law on road traffic to reduce traffic accidents and tighten compliance with traffic laws.