Environmental impact asessment of investment projects highlighted at NA discussion

Deputies at the 14th National Assembly debated a number of contents of the draft revised Law on Environmental Protection, including the classification of projects basing on impact to the environment, 

Finishing second would be a failure for Hanoi

Hanoi are unbeaten in nine matches and since the second leg of the season kicked off, the capital side have surged up the rankings to second place, only two points behind Viettel.

Deputies call for greater access to information on HIV-infected people

The majority of lawmakers agreed that the amended Law on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control should increase the number of people who can access information on HIV-infected people at a National Assembly discussion on Friday.

Ride-hailing market becomes increasingly crowded

More and more ride-hailing services are entering the market despite the dominance of the pioneers Grab and Gojek, formerly known as GoViet.

iPhone 12 launches, previous-generation iPhone prices fall sharply

Soon after iPhone 12 was marketed, previous-generation iPhones saw unprecedented price falls.

NA deputies divided over power cut-off penalty

The controversial penalty relating to cutting off electricity and water supply imposed on individuals and organisations that commit violations divided NA deputies as they discussed the draft revised Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

Narrowing the digital gap to eliminate barriers for growth

Many speakers at the session on the topic "Narrowing the broadband gap" at the ITU Digital World 2020 mentioned eliminating growth barriers.

Country needs over 45,000 teachers in public preschools

According to local reports, the country needs almost 45,242 teachers in public preschools in the academic year 2019-2020.

Italian poet Laura Garavaglia: Vietnam is my dream

The love for Vietnam of Italian poet Laura Garavaglia, President of the House of Poems in Como, has brought her the idea of translating and publishing Vietnamese poems in Italy.

Taking losses for 10 years and selling assets to pay debts, boss Duc is still ultra rich

The businesses of Doan Nguyen Duc, or ‘boss Duc’ as he is called in Vietnam, have been facing difficulties. Although the owner of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group has had to sell many assets, he remains a stock billionaire.

Vietnam continues to attract more capital from South Korea, Japan

Vietnam's impressive successes and growing position in the world are helping the country become an destination for Japanese and Korean investors.

Vietnamese football welcomes new goalkeeper coach

Kim Hyun-tae from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will take up the position of goalkeeper coach with Vietnam’s young national football teams, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) revealed on October 23.

VIETNAM NEWS OCTOBER 24

PM approves over $23mil. to support flood-hit localities

The IT expert leading the fight against Covid-19 with new ways of thinking

The deputy director of the Authority of IT Application (AITA) Do Cong Anh has been working side by side with businesses to create ‘technological shields’ to fight Covid-19 and use new measures in e-government and digital transformation.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 24

Vietnamese goods worth US$1 billion enjoy EU’s tariff reduction thanks to EVFTA

Hanoi, the charming autumnal beast

The music video for The Charming Beast, a recently released song by British rapper Ian Paynton, starts with Paynton emerging from the waters of Hanoi's West Lake on an overcast, muggy day.

Positive trade signals since the effectiveness of EVFTA

Two months since the effectiveness of the EVFTA, Vietnam has seen positive signals in its trade exchange with the EU despite the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCIC works on government fund plan

State Capital Investment Corporation is working on its transition towards becoming the Vietnamese government’s strategic investment fund, aiming to support the state’s endeavour in promoting economic growth.

Czech Republic to set up Consulate General in HCM City

The Czech Republic will soon establish a Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, to promote economic-cultural activities and consular work, Czech Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Lukas Musil said on October 23.

Ride-hailing market becomes increasingly crowded

More and more ride-hailing services are entering the market despite the dominance of the pioneers Grab and Gojek, formerly known as GoViet.

Make-in-Vietnam digital product awards receive 239 entries

Entries for the first “Make in Vietnam” digital technology product awards closed on October 20 and 239 submissions were received in the two months since they opened on August 20.

Vietnamese, Malaysian foreign ministers hold virtual talks

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held virtual talks with Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein on October 23 

Da Nang issues key resolution shaping city’s growth

The 22nd Party Congress of Da Nang city concluded on October 22 after three days of sitting, with the issuance of a resolution targeting the comprehensive development of the city over the next five years.

Needing VND500 billion, boss Thuy mortgages assets at Kim Lien Hotel

Nguyen Duc Thuy, or boss Thuy, as he is known in Vietnam, is taking daring steps by mortgaging 819,450 shares issued by Kim Lien Tourism JSC held by Thaiholdings for a loan.

Legislators discuss access to information about HIV/AIDS patients

Most National Assembly (NA) deputies agreed on the need to issue a law amending and supplementing a number of articles in the Law on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, on the fourth day of the legislature’s 10th sitting, on October 23.