Domestic gas market needs more specific regulations

The annual demand on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Vietnam has been about 2.3 million tonnes, mainly for civil and commercial consumption.

 

Welcoming returning Vietnamese for the Tet holiday

Deputy Prime Ministers Vu Duc Dam and Pham Binh Minh have encouraged overseas Vietnamese to return to celebrate Tet.

Local film "Maika" to attend 2022 Sundance Film Festival

Vietnamese movie "Maika" will represent the country in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival which is scheduled to take place in the United States from January 20 to January 30, 2022, according to the film festival’s organisers.

More bad news from China, 4,000 trucks stuck at border gates

About 4,000 trucks are currently stuck and cannot go through the border gates in Lang Son. China has said it will not accept frozen exports for 14 days before and after Tet (Lunar New Year).

Foreign man behind VND87 trillion gambling ring

The state investigation agency has found that an Indian citizen has been an organizer in the biggest gambling ring ever uncovered by HCM City Police.

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue receives leaders of Korean groups in Seoul

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received leaders of leading groups and enterprises of the Republic of Korea in Seoul on December 13, within the framework of his official visit to the country.

VN singer picks up Best New Asian Artist title at MAMA 2021

Singer Hoang Duyen was named Best New Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2021 which was held virtually from the Republic of Korea.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 13

Vietnam's cashew nut exports hit over $3.6bil. in 2021 

 

Multi-million-dollar tuna auctions to debut in Vietnam

Phu Yen will host several multi-million-dollar tuna auctions in the future following a memorandum of understanding it signed with Japan’s Kiyomura Corporation, said Phu Yen's Vice Chair Ho Thi Nguyen Thao.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 13

Vietnam issues action plan to preserve wetlands

 

Two Vietnamese films expected to be big hits during Lunar New Year 2022

Two Vietnamese films ‘1990’ and ‘Chìa khóa trăm tỷ’ will hit theaters during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays, in the hope of improving box office revenue after a gloomy 2021.

Vietnam expected to add 36 million middle class people in next decade

Vietnam is expected to add 36 million people to its middle class by 2030, according to a recent report by McKinsey.

Co Tu people’s Thanksgiving for parents

At the end of the year, when farm work finishes, the Co Tu ethic minority people visit relatives to tighten family bonds, the son-in-law usually brings special gifts for his in-laws.

Malware threatens businesses in digital age

The digital economy has more opportunity for cyberattacks, especially from ransomware. The more businesses and users use technology online, the more opportunities hackers have to expand their attacks.

Fresh pine trees become popular for Christmas decorations

Imported fresh pine trees and branches have become hot items for Christmas decorations in Vietnam this year.

Vietnam calls on G7 to support safe vaccine access, distribution

At the meeting, the G7 countries affirmed their support for ASEAN’s central role, emphasized the importance of relations with the bloc, and pledged to actively participate in and contribute to ASEAN-led mechanisms.

Vietnam's Kim Duyen finishes in Top 16 at Miss Universe 2021

Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2021, received the highest number of votes from fans as she made it into the Top 16 of the global pageant at the finals on December 13 in Israel.

A strong storm likely to hit central Vietnam in coming days

A tropical low depression has formed in the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen into a storm and strike the central and south-central coasts of Vietnam.

HCM City to compile ‘big data’ on COVID vaccinations to ensure complete coverage

HCM City authorities will compile “big data” on COVID vaccinations as part of its vaccination campaign to ensure that “no one is left behind.” 

COVID-19 hasn't stopped Vietnamese athletes setting new records

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all parts of life, but Vietnamese athletes Nguyen Thi Oanh and Nguyen Thanh Ngung appear unfazed as they set new national athletics records in Hanoi.

Remittances set record of US$18.1 billion

According to the World Bank and Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD), total remittances to Vietnam in 2021 may hit up to $18.1 billion, with about $6.5 - 6.6 billion for HCM City.

 

Short food supply chain model set for success in Vietnam

A new research by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Institute for European Studies shows that the short food supply chain (SFSC) model, although newly implemented in Vietnam, has had promising results.

 

Sputnik V vaccine production factory to be built in Vietnam in one year

A factory producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 will be built in Vietnam within one year and is expected to produce 30-40 million doses annually,

Opportunities for ASEAN’s recovery after the pandemic

Two senior diplomats talk with VietNamNet about the topic “ASEAN recovers after the pandemic”.

Google Doodle celebrates Vietnam's "pho"

The digital world honors one of the most outstanding Vietnamese dishes - "Pho" or hot noodle soup with beef.