Chinese national arrested for illegally bringing foreigners to Vietnam

A Chinese national was arrested in Da Nang City as he brought foreigners to Viet Nam illegally, confirmed Major General Vu Xuan Vien, Director of the Da Nang Municipal Police Department.

 

North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms.

V.League 1 again postponed due to COVID-19

Football chiefs have postponed the V.League because of the renewed threat of COVID-19.

Vietnam imposes tariffs on foreign plastic film

The ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has applied anti-dumping measures on some products with biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film originating from China, Thailand and Malaysia.

 

Vietnam enjoys great benefit from ASEAN membership: Deputy FM

Becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has brought about great benefits to Vietnam in various fields, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Singaporean PM announces new cabinet

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on July 25 announced his new Cabinet 15 days after the People's Action Party (PAP) won this year’s general election with 61.24 percent of the votes.

Airlines to increase flights departing from Da Nang: CAAV

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will soon grant permission to airlines to maximise number of flights leaving the central city of Da Nang amid new developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, 

Vietnam: Two more found positive for coronavirus, taking total count to 420

Two more people, one from Quang Ngai and another from Da Nang, were found infected with the novel coronavirus on July 26 afternoon, raising the nation's total COVID-19 infections to 420, the Ministry of Health announced.

Road accident in Quang Binh province kills at least 13

At least 13 people have been killed and dozens injured after a coach overturned in the central province of Quang Binh.

 

Catwalks bustling again after Covid-19 creeps away

Catwalks are bustling again when fashion designers have unveiled new clothes after Covid-19 creeps away.

Vietnam gov’t to offer extraordinary incentives for high-impact FDI projects

By fulfiling certain criteria, some foreign investors would receive special treatment, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Vietnam construction industry stays positive during Covid-19

The construction industry grew 4.5% year-on-year during the first six months of 2020, which was higher than the GDP growth rate of 1.8%.

An art private museum expected to be established to attract visitors to HCMC

An art private museum featuring paintings of the country and HCMC particularly is expected to become a cultural destination of HCMC. 

 

Registration for university in 2020 witnessing unexpected fluctuation

Through preliminary statistics on registration quantity via high school graduation exam in 2020, many universities nationwide are reporting an unanticipated reduction compared to 2019.

Hanoi suggested to build new airport to boost economic linkages

Enhanced transport infrastructure would help expand the development to Hanoi’s southern part and form economic triangles of Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh and Hanoi – Thanh Hoa – Nghe An.

Covid-19 plunges Vietnam’s ethnic minority households into poverty: UNDP

The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable households in Vietnam, especially those belonging to ethnic minority people, migrant and informal workers, 

Multiple opportunities exist for Vietnam’s technology firms

Foreign investments have been redirected from manufacturing and processing, real estate, and wholesale and retail sectors to IT, high technologies, electronic appliances, logistics and e-commerce, according to Vietnam Report.

Will technical barriers imposed by the Philippines create difficulties for Vietnam’s rice exports?

It will be difficult for Vietnamese businesses to keep stable rice exports to the Philippines in large quantities as currently seen, experts said.

Hanoi to be main host of SEA Games 31 in 2021

The host country of the SEA Games 31 will announce sports and events for the tournament in November.

Foreign experts required to test for coronavirus before entering Vietnam

The tests should be carried out by facilities approved by Vietnam or certified by the World Health Organization (WHO).

First Vietnamese city announces digital transformation programme

On July 22, Ho Chi Minh City has become the first city in Vietnam to announce a digital transformation programme.

Hanoi requires face mask wearing in public places

The city has reported no local transmission of the novel coronavirus for the past three months.

Australian firm alleged of transfer pricing worth over US$116 million

The State Audit Office of Vietnam requested the police to investigate the case.

How Vietnam can lure private funding to cut GHG emissions

Vietnam used to be a poor country with only negligible greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but that has changed dramatically in recent decades. 

Danang cancels all festive activities amid new Covid-19 cases

The Danang Fantastic Festival and many other cultural activities and events will be postponed after cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, causing Covid-19 disease, were officially announced on July 25 and 26 in Danang City.