VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 14

5,500 container trucks carrying farm produce stuck at northern border gates

National conference promotes pioneering role of foreign affairs

The National Conference on Foreign Affairs has served to emphasize the need to promote the pioneering role in maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, whilst firmly defending the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and interests of the nation.

More fruit and vegetable export opportunities for Vietnamese produce next year

Vietnam will have many more opportunities to export fruit and vegetables to potential markets in 2022, providing local producers meet international standards on quality and management of growing regions.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 14

Germany donates over 2.5 million Moderna doses to Vietnam

The risks of excessive corporate bond issuance

The over-growth of the corporate bond market in the past two years poses threats for the Vietnamese economy in the 2024-2025 period, when these bonds will reach maturity.

Business legal disputes rise due to pandemic

When businesses resumed operation after a long period of social distancing, many faced legal disputes due to problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diplomatic sector serves as key and pioneer force of external affairs: Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son speaks to the media about the contributions of foreign affairs to Vietnam’s achievements in external affairs and the cause of safeguarding and developing the country in the new era.

Ex-chairman of Hanoi People's Committee sentenced to eight years in jail

The former Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee has been jailed for eight years for abuse of power.

Quynh Anh wins Supermodel Me Revolution 2021

Vietnamese model Nguyen Quynh Anh outperformed her rivals from the Philippines and Singapore in the finale on December 13, securing top prize of the 6th season of the Supermodel Me Revolution held in Singapore.

Dak Lak: Elephant raisers to get over VND400 million if the animals give birth

Elephant conservation policies have been approved by the People's Council of Dak Lak province. 

Tap water prices in HCM City to increase in 2022

From January 1, 2022, the price of tap water in Ho Chi Minh City will rise from VND400 to VND1,200 per cubic meter.

Smart and sustainable cities to attract quality FDI

While sustainable smart cities are considered a solution to sustain international business investments, for Vietnam experts have advised local cities and provinces to prioritise building them to attract FDI.

VN tech firms take on mission of developing national digital platforms

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced the list of 35 national digital platforms need to be developed, and has assigned Vietnam's key tech corporations to research and create these platforms.

Vietnamese Muaythai take gold in Thailand

Vietnam brought home three gold medals from the World Muaythai Championship, which closed in Thailand on Sunday.

Vietnamese goods more accessible to global market: report

In the past year, nearly 7.2 million products of Vietnamese small and medium sized enterprises were sold to Amazon customers around the world (average 14 products per minute).

 

With nearly 1,000 covid cases/day, Hanoi blocks streets in Old Quarter

According to the Hanoi Department of Health, in the past seven days, the number of Covid-19 cases in Hanoi has continuously increased. On December 13, the city recorded a record number of 1,000 cases.

 

SMEs wake up to importance of modernising in digital age

Small- and medium - sized enterprises are striving to boost digital transformation, based on the country’s National Strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution for this decade.

NA Chairman: VN-RoK partnership becomes increasingly effective, substantive

The strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea has become increasingly effective and substantive, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told the Korean press.

Vietnam, RoK top legislators back upgrading bilateral relationship

Vietnamese and Korean National Assembly Chairman expressed their support for upgrading the relationship between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership during their talks in Seoul on December 13.

150,000 students in HCM City return to school after 7 months at home

About 150,000 students in grades 9 and 12 in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school after seven months studying online because of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Trade can’t be done online, Vietnam needs to reopen

Foreign investors want to come to Vietnam to do business but they need to know about contacts and where they can seek input materials, according to Vietnamese Ambassadors to the UK and Austria.

Potentials and challenges ahead for the cinnamon industry

Vietnam is the third-largest cinnamon producer and exporter in the world after Indonesia and China, and the future is full of potential. However, challenges need to be carefully navigated to ensure sustainable development.

Loose monetary policy continues as 2021 is ticking away

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is still intensifying the degree of monetary easing, even when many other countries have recently opted for doing just the opposite.

Inspiring Characters 2021: The developers of Vietnamese game worth billions of USD

Axie Infinity, one of a few Vietnamese technology startups with global influence, has gained far more value than the Vietnamese game Flappy Bird that was internationally popular a number of years ago.

Mekong Delta expands environmentally-friendly shrimp-rice farms

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta is expanding its shrimp – rice farming areas as the cultivation model is efficient and sustainable, adapts to climate change, and is environmentally friendly.