Fruit prices in traditional markets plummet as exports remain stuck

The loyal Chinese market has restricted the import of Vietnam’s fruits, while exports to the US are stuck because of Covid-19.

Vietnam makes impressive performance at Army Games 2020

The Vietnamese team put in a strong performance during the opening day of the International Army Games 2020 and the International Military-Technical Forum which is currently underway in Moscow, Russia.

Students in virus epicentre to sit national high school exam in early September

More than 26,000 students, mostly in the coronavirus epicentre in central Vietnam, along with others quarantined for having come into close contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases, 

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 25

Hai Duong suspends services as grocery store identified as new COVID-19 cluster

Hundreds of Lao students to return Vietnam to study

More than 400 Lao students are expected to return to Vietnam via the central province of Quang Tri.

Breaking the monopoly: key to the power industry development

Vietnam needs an electricity power policy under which the market rules, investors make a profit, and the poor can afford electricity.

Vietnam records highest rate of SMEs in SE Asia looking for expansion

The majority of firms are looking to invest in technologies and employee’s skill development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam to hold online book exhibition to celebrate National Day

An online book exhibition in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Day (September 2) will be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) at website Book365.vn.

More than 90% of Vietnamese travel firms suspend operations

Around 90%-95% of travel companies in HCM City have suspended operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam detains 21 Chinese fugitives in disguised farm

Vietnamese police on August 24 arrested 21 Chinese citizens who are wanted by Chinese authorities on charges of frauds and property appropriation.

47,000 Vietnamese visited casinos last year

Revenue from casino businesses has increased significantly over the last one to two years. However, the casinos that are open to Vietnamese still have reported losses.

Vietnam could wait until 2022 for World Cup qualifiers

FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have revealed that they are set to reschedule the Vietnam national team’s remaining 2022 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Malaysia, Indonesia, and the UAE to next year.

Vietnam’s tank crew secures group’s second place at Army Games

Vietnam finished second in Group 2 of the “Tank Biathlon”, held at the Alabino military training ground in the suburbs of Russia’s Moscow, at the ongoing International Army Games 2020.

Hanoi: 29 involved in Dong Tam disturbance to stand trial in September

The Hanoi People’s Court is scheduled to open on September 7 the first-instance trial of 29 people involved in the murder of three policemen in Dong Tam commune of the city’s My Duc district.

Vietnam calls for stronger cooperation against terrorism

Vietnam condemns terrorism in any form, and calls on all countries to strengthen cooperation, share information on border management and control all risks of terrorist attacks and financing, 

Ministry aims to facilitate gambling industry

The Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the decree about casino businesses to create favourable conditions for investors.

Vietnam opens seaports to receive new FDI 'wave'

Development of coastal industrial zones appears to be the right move to take advantage of incoming FDI.

Hanoi restaurants set up ‘shields’ to prevent COVID-19

Many restaurants throughout Hanoi capital have put up ‘transparent shields’ and arranged seats in a way to maintain a safe distance between customers, in an effort to prevent the possible spread of the virus.

New school year opening ceremony could be held online amidst COVID-19

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has turned green light to localities to hold online ceremonies for new school year 2020-2021 amid complicated evolution of COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam Symphony Orchestra to host online concert amid COVID-19 fears

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra will halt the offline “Season opening gala concert 2020” and switch to online platform to ensure Covid-19 prevention safety.

Do other countries use Bluezone app to fight Covid-19?

This is the question many people ask when they are called to download and install Bluezone application to track down suspected Covid-19 cases.

First face mask ATM comes into operation in Hanoi

The first face mask ATM in the capital officially opened to members of the public at 3 p.m. on August 24 as part of concerted efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus epidemic nationwide.

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Boosting online payments for e-commerce growth

 

Chip-based ID cards proposed to improve compatibility with e-Government

Major General To Van Hue, head of the Department for Administrative Management of Social Order under the Ministry of Public Security told local media about the ministry’s plans to introduce chip-based identity cards.

Facebook accounts vulnerable to Vietnamese hackers

The account of the former footballer Ivanovic has been appropriated by Vietnamese hackers, raising concern about the security of Facebook accounts.