Polish frozen chicken recalled in Vietnam for salmonella fears

The European Food Safety Authority has issued a recall notice for Polish chicken imported into Vietnam for salmonella fears, according to the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (SPS Vietnam).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 3

Vietnam Economic Forum scheduled for December 5

State leader concludes Russian visit with great success

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on December 3, concluding his official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vietnam-Europe freight train opens up new transport route: experts

The freight train from Vietnam to Europe is operating very well after putting into operation for more than four months, according to Tran The Hung, General Director of Rail Transport and Trade Joint Stock Company (Ratraco).

Fitch predicts steady contracted sales for Vietnamese homebuilders

The Vietnamese government expects to review and approve a new land law in 2022, which Fitch expects will offer clearer guidance on the land use, valuation and compensation.

 

Vietnamese taekwondo athlete appointed among ASEAN Women in Sports Ambassadors

Vietnamese taekwondo martial artist Chau Tuyet Van along with nine other prominent athletes and sports officials in ASEAN have been appointed as ASEAN Women in Sports Ambassadors.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 3

Vietnamese-Russian ministries sign cooperation agreement

 

 

VN singer to perform at ASEAN - Korea Music Festival

Singer My Anh will represent Vietnam to perform at the ASEAN - Korea Music Festival, aka Round Music Festival 2021, which is scheduled to take place on January 9, 2022.

Vietnam’s agriculture: from local to global mindset

Agriculture has always been a pioneer in the Doi Moi (renovation) process, contributing significantly to achievements in poverty reduction and food security in Vietnam.

Educators and experts welcome limited reopening of schools

School principals and experts have welcomed the return of in-person learning as schools in Hanoi prepare for a limited reopening. 

Vietnam exceeds expectations for IT application, economic development

Thanks to the application of information technology (IT), combined with a high economic growth rate and friendliness with foreign trade, Vietnam has won plaudits for its global connection ability.

First smart e-buses hit Hanoi streets

The first smart electric buses in Vietnam that use eco-friendly energy were officially put into operation in Hanoi on Thursday.

HCM City businesses adapt to ‘new normal’

Though the COVID-19 pandemic remains unpredictable, many businesses in the country’s pandemic hotspot HCM City have resumed full operations despite stringent prevention protocols and human resource shortages.

Hanoi's high-school students to be back to school from December 6

Students at senior high schools in Hanoi will return to school from December 6 after a long period of online learning due to COVID-19 impacts.

Marine plastic waste an urgent issue in coastal Vietnam

Vietnam needs to carry out practical measures to manage and reduce marine plastic waste to ensure sustainable development of the fishery industry, according to experts at a workshop held in Hanoi on Wednesday.

HCM City in top ten cities for expats living and working abroad

HCM City got the thumbs up from the expat community for the Urban Work Life Index. Up to 89 per cent were happy with life in general and 84 per cent were satisfied with the affordable cost of living.

 

Land and house prices soar, buyers worried

Property prices keep rising despite Covid-19. Some apartments have seen prices soar by VND500 million over a period of several months.

Bonanza within reach with introduction of RCEP deal

With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership set to take effect next year, more opportunities are around the corner for Vietnam to attract more investment and expand its trade with foreign partners.

Grass always greener in traditional craft village

Sedge bags made in Tong Vu Village in the northern province of Thai Binh have been much favoured among Vietnamese with a green lifestyle in recent years.

PM asks for safely, flexibly adapting to COVID-19

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested consistently pursuing the policy of safely, flexibly adapting to and effectively controlling COVID-19 pandemic.

Female valedictorian discovers security vulnerabilities of US tech giant Oracle

Before becoming valedictorian at the Academy of Cryptography Techniques, Le My Quynh had been been honored by a US tech group for her discovery of important security flaws.

Vietnam approves ASEAN agreements aiming at facilitating traveling among member states

The Government has just issued Resolution 150/NQ-CP approving the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Cross-border Transport of Passengers by Road Vehicles (CBTP).

Doctors warn of psychological disorders among students because of long-term online study

Having to study online for a long time, many students could develop eye, bone or joint problems, or mental disorders, doctors say.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Russian business executives

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted receptions on December 2 for leaders of big Russian companies.

HCM City to pilot school reopening in two weeks

Schools in HCM City will reopen for 1st, 9th, and 12th grade pupils from December 13 for a two-week pilot period.