Hanoi fines locals failing to wear face masks in public areas

Plenty of people throughout Hanoi have been fined for not wearing face masks in public places, with their failure increasing the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus to others whilst also failing to protect the health of their fellow residents.

VN firms fail to take up tax payment postponement policy

The Government’s policy of a five-month extension for tax payment deadlines did not attract a large number of firms.

 

UN Security Council looks into situation in Lebanon, Sudan

The UN Security Council (UNSC) held an online meeting on August 11 to discuss the situation in Lebanon and recent developments in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Vietnam's real estate market prospects uncertain

The new outbreak of Covid-19 and the heavy fluctuations of financial investment channels are creating big challenges for the real estate market.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 12

Foreign firms to gain greater footing in petrol retail market

PM approves implementation plan for EVFTA

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Foreign markets to reopen door for Vietnamese workers

Foreign markets such as Japan, Germany, and Taiwan (China) have moved to welcome Vietnamese workers yet again, according to the foreign labour management department at the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

 

Coach Chung back to lead HCM City FC

After sacking him as coach just weeks ago, HCM City FC have hired coach Chung Hae-seung again on a new contract.

Spaniard depicts vibrant Vietnam using monochrome photos

Black and white photos reflecting life and culture of modern Vietnam by Spanish architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo is on display at an exhibition at Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 12

One more person tested positive for coronavirus in Hanoi

Thai ethnic people’s traditional brocade weaving

Thai ethnic people in the Northwestern region are renowned for their traditional craft of brocade weaving that has been preserved for many generations.

Vietnamese private enterprises increase investments abroad

While private enterprises have made more outward investments, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been gradually reducing their investments, reported Bizlive.

Auto firms urged to have suitable business plans amid COVID-19

Automobile producers are observing the complex changes of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to adjust their businesses.

 

Vietnam lauds Canada’s support to ASEAN in COVID-19 fight

As ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam lauded Canada’s support to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the fight against COVID-19 at the virtual 17th ASEAN-Canada Dialogue on August 11.

Korean man arrested for swindling $3.5 million from investors

The HCM City People’s Procuracy announced on August 11 that it has approved decisions on commencing criminal proceedings against and arresting a Korean man and a Vietnamese woman on charges of “swindling to appropriate assets.”

Hanoi Chairman under investigation, suspended from duties for 90 days

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has been suspended from work under a decision freshly signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Football: New Japanese technical director quarantined upon arrival in Vietnam

Yusuke Adachi, the new technical director of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), has been placed into isolation for a 14-day mandatory quarantine period following his arrival in Vietnam, the VFF said on August 11.

 

Latest drops see gold prices plunge to VND56 million per tael

The opening trading session of August 11 saw the price of domestic gold endure a sharp fall and is now hovering around VND56 million per tael following a series of consecutive increases over the past few days.

 

Electronic toll collections begin on Hanoi - Hai Phong Expressway

Electronic toll collection (ETC) services were officially introduced along the entirety of the Hanoi - Hai Phong Expressway on August 11.

 

Condolences to Vietnam over former Party leader’s passing

Top leaders of China, Laos, Cambodia and Cuba have extended their profound condolences to Vietnamese Party and State leaders, people and family of former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam 

Transportation transaction floor should offer more services

Phan Thi Thu Hien, deputy director of the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam, spoke on the transport transaction floor in Vietnam.

Exhibition featuring men at work and use of light planned

An exhibition showcasing work by artist Dang Huu opens in Hanoi on August 16.

Mobilising community resources for climate change actions one of VN's priorities

Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Climate Change Department Tang The Cuong talks about the national plan on climate change adaptation for 2021-30, with a vision towards 2050.

Schools in HCM City urged to go cashless

HCM City’s education and training sector plans to embrace electronic payments at the kindergarten, primary, secondary and high school education levels by 2022.

Quang Ngai: huge dam project at risk of drifting into sea

At least VND700 billion worth of work on the dam on Tra Khuc River downstream has been implemented, but the project is likely to stop temporarily because of many problems.