Inspection finds problems in scientific research programs, workforce quality questioned

Government inspectors have found many problems in master’s and doctoral programs at the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS).

Shortage of material imports from China slows order growth

The rise in new orders has been slower as some customers have been deterred by sharp price rises, in addition to difficulties in buying materials from China which is imposing stringent Covid-19 restrictions.

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89 percent of imports raw materials for domestic production: Ministry

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 5

SEA Games 31: Hanoi announces traffic management plan serving sport events

Darkest days over, Vietnam designs new economic development solutions

The control of the Covid-19 outbreak has paved the way for a strong economic recovery. Drastic measures need to be taken to speed up the process.

Fresh policies come into effect from May 2022

A string of new policies are going to take effect from May including higher credit for students, fees for granting the right to use radio frequencies,

Vietnam yet detects children with acute hepatitis of unknown origin

Viet Nam has yet recorded any cases of acute and severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children, said a representative of the Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health.

Tourist sector revives with record of 5 mln domestic visitors during holidays

During the recent holidays from April 30 to May 3, a total revenue from the country's tourism sector reached about US$962 million with a record of around five million domestic visitors showing a strong revival of the smokeless industry.

My Dinh Stadium makes "urgent" preparations for 31st SEA Games opening ceremony

There are less than 10 days left until the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh Stadium on May 12.

Nearly 2,000 to join art performance at SEA Games 31’s ceremonies

Hanoi has mobilised nearly 2,000 soldiers, artists, actors, athletes and students from 14 art and sports units to participate in a special art programme at the opening and closing ceremonies of SEA Games 31.

Insurance industry forecasts less favourable year in 2022

After gaining high growth last year, the insurance industry is forecast to experience a less favourable time in 2022 as many insurers have so far planned lower profit targets or slowing growth compared to last year.

EVN chosen to take over multi-billion dollar power plants

Both the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and PetroVietnam want to take over the two thermopower plants when foreign investors transfer the plants to Vietnam after 20 years of operation.

Bright prospects for F&B industry

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of the food and beverage (F&B) towards digital transformation, which provided bright prospects for the industry when economic activities returned to normal.

Unique ceramics museum in Hanoi attracts visitors

A ceramics museum in Bat Trang craft village has been built in a shape inspired by local turntables and ancient kilns, quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in Hanoi.

EVFTA boosts Vietnam's rice exports to the EU

Vietnam's rice exports to Europe continued to grow in the first quarter of 2022, thanks to the Europe-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA), according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Smartphone manufacturers race to open stores in Vietnam

The trend of opening private stores that only sell one company's products is being revived after the pandemic.

AEON Mall Vietnam to build $268 million shopping center in Dong Nai

The Japanese company plans to build about 30 trade centers in Vietnam in the period 2021-2030.

Vietnam’s path toward a digital economy, digital society

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said Vietnam has vowed to develop a digital economy and digital society.

Bright outlook for Vietnam's real estate market

Industrial and leisure properties are expected to keep drawing investors this year.

SEA Games 31 competition schedules

Athletes will compete in 40 sports in Hanoi and 11 nearby cities and provinces from May 6 to May 22.

Ministry says fuel supply enough for Q2 consumption

Domestic fuel supply in the second quarter of 2022 is set to amount to some 6.7 million cubic meters, fully meeting the demand for consumption estimated at nearly 5.2 million cubic meters of fuels, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Party plenum looks into key political and economic issues

Members of the 13th Party Central Committee yesterday, May 4, began sitting down at the fifth plenum in Hanoi to discussing key social and economic issues including Party building, land reform, agriculture, and collective economy.

CEO of ‘move-to-earn’ app: we are not a copy of StepN

According to the developer of RUN Together, the startup can compete equally with StepN, as Axie Infinity has been doing in the international market.

Underground parking lots in HCM City remain on paper for decade

HCM City planned to build four underground parking lots in the downtown area to meet its enormous demand for parking vehicles, but a decade on, parking lot projects remained on paper as none is likely to be built.

Five antique Samurai swords exhibited in Hanoi

Five antique swords are being showcased at an exhibition themed of “Art of Samurai sword”, the first of its kind held at CHỌN de l'art Auction House on Bat Trang street in Gia Lam district of Hanoi.