VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 27

Ho Chi Minh City continues to assert itself as economic spearhead

Tax duty to be obligatory for Google, Facebook soon

Foreign organizations and individuals providing cross-border advertising services generating revenue in Vietnam must pay taxes and comply with Vietnam’s laws.

Solar power investors fear they may not be able to enjoy preferential FIT

Covid-19 and the slow implementation of power transmission projects may make it impossible for solar power projects to connect to the national grid by the end of the year.

Different types of coronavirus tests explained

Many people are confused about the different types of COVID-19 tests available in Vietnam.

Vietnam Coast Guard organizes over 622 propaganda sessions for 117,827 officials, people and fishermen

Over the past two years, the Vietnam Coast Guard has organized many propaganda programs at fishing vessels and ships moored at the wharf, with more than 622 propaganda sessions for more than 117,827 officers, 

Youth Union of Coast Guard Region 3 holds exam on the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard

In order to raise awareness for the union members and young people about the tradition of the Vietnam Coast Guard, the Youth Union of the Coast Guard Region 3 has organized a contest to learn about the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard.

Significance of international awards for promoting intangible cultural heritage

Vu Duc Hieu, director of the Muong Cultural Space Museum, has won the 2020 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH), which is expected to be presented in an online form on September 15.

Korean woman impressed with free Internet services in Vietnam

On Youtube, Kim Hye Ri, a former student at the Vietnamese studies faculty, Korea University of Foreign Languages said that she used to think South Korea was paradise for Internet and wifi, but she changed her thinking after a visit to Vietnam.

HCM City struggles with class shortage at public schools

Thousands of students in HCM City are facing a shortage of classrooms at public schools for the new school year.

Power price proposal on table as equality remains uncertain

Amid feedback from the public and experts about calculating energy price, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has rounded off the single-price model for household electricity in a bid to harmonise the benefits of all stakeholders in society.

Is a legally independent university ranking system needed in Vietnam?

Thirty tertiary education establishments in Vietnam and ASEAN have been ranked and rated with stars in accordance with the UPM (University Performance Metrics) system by a research team from the Hanoi National University.

Facelift for Hoan Kiem Lake nears completion

The paving of areas around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake with a high-quality natural stone has been almost completed.

China’s military exercises in Hoang Sa Archipelago violate Vietnam’s sovereignty

China’s organisation of consecutive military exercises in the waters to the north-northeast of Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago has violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

 

Making money in the multi-billion dollar gene-decoding market

The total global value of the gene decoding market estimated by Global Market Insights is expected to be $22 billion by 2024.

Hanoi: Relocation buildings' first floors misused

Stores, restaurants and offices have been opened illegally on the first floors of relocation buildings in Hanoi, annoying residents.

HCM City's 58-member female police escort team launched

HCM City on August 25 morning debuted an all-women police escort unit to lead the motorcades to protect Vietnamese and foreign leaders travelling around the city.

28th patient died of Covid-19

This morning Vietnam confirmed another Covid-19-related death, a 36-year-old man who suffered from chronic kidney failure.

New stage to entertain Hanoi audience

A new stage has just been opened in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which aims to provide local people and tourists with a new way of watching plays.

Michel Platini and French stars to play friendly in Vietnam

Former UEFA President Michel Platini, coach Arsene Wenger, Patrice Evra and many French veteran players will go to Vietnam for a friendly match in 2021.

Facebook, social networks abused by phishing attacks

Social networks, including Facebook, have become the ideal environment for cybercriminals to seek profits by phishing.

Local firms still not aware of anti-dumping investigations

While local export products have been facing more anti-dumping investigations and tax evasion cases in foreign countries, Vietnamese enterprises are still unaware of the risk.

Project aims to improve healthcare in 13 provinces

The Ministry of Health kicked off a five-year project on developing district- and commune-level healthcare systems in 13 provinces nationwide at an online conference held on August 25.

Are Covid-19 relapse cases in Vietnam dangerous?

Vietnam has recorded a number of relapse cases a few days or even a month and a half after patients were discharged from the hospital. Are these cases infecting the community?

Three foreign experts honoured for supporting health sector in Vietnam

The Ministry of Health held a ceremony in Hanoi on August 25 to present the “For people’s health” insignia to three foreign experts in recognition of their contributions to the Vietnamese health sector.

Photographer’s unyielding love of photography

Photographer Tran Quoc Dung has won countless awards during his lifetime, and his latest book, “Photography Culture - A Point of View”, has won a prestigious award from the Literature and Arts Theory and Criticism Council.