Three golds in bag of Vietnam on May 11

Vietnamese athletics have continued their winning ways, picking up three more SEA Games gold medals Wednesday morning, two in rowing and one in pencak silat.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 11

SEA Games 31: Hanoi adds 129 buses

High-quality FDI projects drive recovery of real estate market

Reopening the economy is key to keeping the strong inflow of FDI into economic sectors.

PM Chinh arrives in Washington DC for working trip to US

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Washington DC on May 11 for a week-long working trip to the United States and the United Nations.

Google creates trends for SEA Games 31

Google Trends are expected to bring the image of the SEA Games to audiences in Southeast Asia and around the world.

Top athletes of SEA Games 31 offered free tours to Son Doong Cave

The central province of Quang Binh has announced a plan to offer free tours to explore Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, for the two most outstanding athletes at SEA Games 31.

PM issues warning against Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment

The prime minister on May 9 issued a warning against Vo Thanh Thong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, for the violations and shortcomings he committed while he was serving as chairman of Can Tho City.

Vietnam will raise special consumption tax on cigarettes, beer, and spirits

Cigarettes, beer, and spirits in Vietnam will be subject to an increased special consumption tax (SCT)

113 children drown in Vietnam in first five months

As many as 113 children drowned in Vietnam in the first five months of this year, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ Department of Children Affairs.

Prime Minister’s US trip carries message of trustworthy Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the US from May 11-17 once again demonstrates Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of being a friend, a trustworthy partner and an active and responsible member of the international community.

FDI – bright spot of Vietnam’s economy amid COVID-19

The Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) released an annual report on foreign investment in Vietnam last year at a meeting in Hanoi on May 10.

Agriculture Ministry proposes VAT on fertiliser

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has proposed a value-added tax on fertiliser products to support domestic producers.

Vietnam to ease COVID-19 pandemic control measures

The Government of Vietnam said it will consider adjusting COVID-19 prevention and control measures (5K practice), taking into account the actual situation and international experience.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam bags five golds in two sports

Vietnamese athletes won five gold medals in Men’s beach handball and Kurash at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games on May 10.

Policies needed to support Vietnam's steel industry development

Over-reliance on input material imports, small production value and outdated technology were among the major weaknesses of Vietnam's steel industry, said a recent report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

EU adopts equivalence decisions for COVID-19 certificates issued by Vietnam

The European Commission (EC) has recognised the digital COVID-19 certificates of Vietnam, Indonesia and Seychelles as equivalent to the EU COVID Certificates issued by authorities in the EU countries.

Bonsai-style sanh tree grows in gold-plated pot

A sanh tree (Ficus benjamina L.) owned by a man in Nam Dinh is believed to be a unique item in Vietnam. It is valued at VND20 billion.

Recent holiday sees tourism boom two years after pandemic

The five million tourists during the recent four-day April-May holiday have helped the tourism industry recover.

Strategy needed for air freight to take off

Vietnam needs to have an appropriate strategy to promote the development of air logistics and tap its large potential, experts have said.

How did Education Ministry handle the ‘doctoral candidate incubator’?

The government’s inspectors have publicized conclusions of an the inspection tour to the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), including violations related to the master’s and doctoral training programs in 2015-2019.

Mèn mén, a proud Mong dish from Ha Giang

For the Mong ethnic group in the northern province of Ha Giang, mèn mén (steamed minced corn) is both a traditional dish and a special part of their culture.

Campaign paves way home for Vietnamese talents

In recent years, the “Come Home Phở Good” campaign launched by Robert Walters in the UK has helped many Vietnamese talents return to Vietnam from around the world and carve out careers in the country.

Economists proposes scrapping COVID-19 tests for int'l visitors

The Government’s board for private economic development research (IV Board) has proposed the scrapping of pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for foreign arrivals to Vietnam to stimulate tourism.

Doctors warn of speech delay among preschoolers who stayed home during pandemic

Toddlers have begun going back to school after many months of staying at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, doctors have noticed an increase in speech delay among toddlers.

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