VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 14

Vietnamese-language centre in Hungary begins new academic year

Commercial banks allowed to expand room for credit

About 15 commercial banks have just been allowed to expand their credit limit by 1 percent to 4 percent by the State Bank, but this time expansion has not satisfied the market's thirst for capital after a long wait.

Vietnam, India hold security dialogue in New Delhi

Vietnam and India have agreed to step up counter-terror and maritime security partnership during their second India – Vietnam Security Dialogue held on September 13 in New Delhi.

US probe conclusion deadline on Vietnamese plywood imports extended

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has once again announced the extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax evasion investigation into hardwood plywood imported from Vietnam.

US CDC to help Vietnamese cope with new viruses, epidemics

“It has been a stressful time for all of us. But we have created a relationship of mutual trust in the face of an emergency case,” said Eric Dziuban of US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in Vietnam.

Traditional German beer festival recreated in Hanoi

Beer lovers in Hanoi will have the opportunity to experience German authentic beer and classic dishes at Oktoberfest Vietnam 2022.

Construction of four Vietnamese airports to begin from late 2022

In order to appeal to investors, appropriate support from the State is needed during the investment and the exploitation.

Reviving the art of mid-autumn lanterns

Following five years of dedication, researcher Trinh Bach and craftsman Trong Binh have contributed to reviving the historical tradition of Mid-Autumn lights.

Hospitals bemoan autonomy trial flop

After a trial period of two years, state-owned central hospitals are seeking to cease comprehensive autonomy because of financial challenges and legal complications, urging more legal changes ahead.

Huynh Nhu makes history as first female footballer abroad

Football star Huynh Nhu has had her first match for Lank FC, a historic milestone for Vietnam as the first female footballer competing abroad.

Vietnam’s quest to turn fruit export potential into power

A number of fruits grown in Vietnam have successfully entered high value and challenging markets and the country is constantly seeking ways to beef up its economic power via fruit exports.

Without regulation for art exhibitions in internet, Vietnamese artists confuse

With today's online art exhibitions or auctions, most accounts are posted on their personal pages in public mode, art lovers will themselves contact painters on the internet.

Hanoi train street coffee shops open again

The situation of vendors selling street food and tourists filming and photographing nearby the rails, violating railway traffic safety, has recurred in some districts in Hanoi with railways passing through.

Salaries of state officers equal to that of unskilled workers

Carrying out wage reform is one of the urgent solutions National Assembly Deputy Ta Thi Yen has proposed to retain staff amid the mass departure of state officers for the private sector.

Vietnam’s economic rebound to continue in H2: ADB

Vietnam’s economic rebound is expected to continue over the second half of 2022, supported by strong economic fundamental, flexible monetary policy

HCMC runs out of two vaccines in expanded program on immunization

The Department of Health of HCM City, on September 13, said that it had sent an urgent document to the People's Committee of HCMC and the Ministry of Health about the supply of measles and DPT vaccines (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus).

Vietnam records over 17,000 fires in five years

Over the past five years, over 17,050 fires have happened in Vietnam, killing 433 people and injuring 790 others, it was announced at a conference on the five-year fire prevention and fighting performance on September 12.

VND2 trillion saved as 3,900 admin agencies cut

Government spending in the 2019-2021 period was reduced by over VND2 trillion thanks to 3,900 communal- and district-level administrative agencies being cut, said Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

M&A deals in Vietnam reach nearly $5 billion in H1

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam sustained its strong pace in the first six months of 2022 with a total value of $4.97 billion.

Vietnamese designer debuts wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Local designer Tran Phuong Hoa used New York Fashion Week as a platform to introduce her latest wedding dress collection, with the prestigious event being held from September 9 to September 14 in the United States.

Automobile sales soar by 247% in August

Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) logged their August vehicle sales at 30,846, a month-on-month increase of 2% and a year-on-year surge of 247%.

Musical “Les Miserables” to return to Hanoi in late September

The Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) will bring back the musical “Les Miserables” to the stage at the Hanoi Opera House for two nights of September 29-30.

2,300-year-old skeleton unearthed in HCM City

An ancient human skeleton dating back about 2,300 years has been discovered at the Giong Ca Vo archaeological site in Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio district.

Banh cong Soc Trang impresses foodies from near and far

The southern province of Soc Trang is not only well-known nationwide for its attractive tourist sites like Nga Nam floating market and Doi Temple, but also for its many food specialties such as bánh cống (a traditional hand-made rice cake).

Vietnam Airlines waiting for rescue as debts remain high

Vietnam Airlines is facing the risk of compulsory delisting and its going concern basis depends on financial support from the government and banks’ decisions on debt payment extensions.