It’s time for Vietnam to change

The two most labor-intensive industries in Vietnam - textiles/apparel and footwear - which employ nearly 4 million workers - have become vulnerable to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s time for a change.

Victims of romance scams left desperate

With nothing obtained and losses incurred, the victims of the dating app scam have been left in the depths of despair.

Lanterns - soul of Hoi An ancient town

Lanterns are a familiar image for anyone who has travelled to Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam. 

Vietnam’s startup named by Bloomberg

Digital asset investment platform from Vietnam - ONUS - has reached 1.5 million people in just 18 months.

Betting online is easy

While legal football betting businesses remain "immovable", illegal betting sites have been bustling. Billions of dollars go abroad every year to football bets.

When Vietnam has to import farm produce

Vietnam’s farm produce import turnover reached record highs in 2021. The country for the first time saw high exports of rice, cashew and pepper.

Third COVID-19 jab to be completed by Q1 2022, says Health Ministry

The Ministry of Heath has requested that all localities nationwide complete the injection of the third round of COVID-19 vaccinations for adults by the first quarter of 2022.

Transport firms expect low passenger demand prior to Tet holiday

Transport firms at coach stations in HCM City expect an unprecedented low passenger demand for travel during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hanoi needs to change its way of managing Covid patient treatment

As the number of Covid-19 cases is increasing day by day in Hanoi, the municipal authorities need to create another scenario.

HCM City hits back at Omicron case rumours

Ho Chi Minh City on December 27 silenced rumours surfacing on social media that a local resident had contracted the new variant Omicron following a RT-PCR test at FV Hospital.

VN designers revive fashion amid pandemic

Vietnamese fashion designers, who have postponed their new collections due to the pandemic, have had a strong comeback at the recent Aquafina Viet Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 2021.

5,000 container trucks stuck at border gates amid 50 talks with China

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) reported that 1,555 trucks carrying exports to China are stuck in Quang Ninh as of December 25, and 4,204 in Lang Son as of December 25. Some of them have been deadlocked for a month.

Vietnam seen as manufacturing hub for global brands

During the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic from June until September 2021, several fashion brands began to gradually move production and orders away from Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 27

Vietnam Airlines sells airfares for commercial flights to Japan

Former senior Party official of HCM City brought to trial

Former Standing Vice Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tat Thanh Cang was brought to trial on December 27 on the charge of “violating regulations on the management and use of State assets, causing losses and wastefulness”.

Vietnam’s e-vehicles to consume over 71.87 billion kWh by 2050: experts

Domestic e-vehicles will consume about 71.87 billion kWh by 2050 when the whole population will use 100 per cent e-bikes and 70 per cent e-automobiles, according to experts.

More than 140,000 overseas Vietnamese want to return home for Tet

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, up to over 140,000 overseas Vietnamese have the need to celebrate the upcoming lunar New Year at home.

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 27

PM orders close supervision of COVID-19 high-risk groups

Transport businesses reluctant to install cameras as deadline nears

Over 200,000 public transport vehicles are required to install cameras by December 3, following a Government Decree to monitor drivers and passenger conduct. However, the number of vehicles equipped with cameras is still low.

Vietnam has nearly 93 million smartphone subscribers

According to data from the Ministry of Information and Communications, the number of mobile subscribers in 2021 is estimated at 123.76 million, including 92.88 million smartphone subscribers, accounting for about 75%.

Basa fish industry may lack material for export processing next year

The Directorate of Fisheries forecasts a shortage of raw materials for export basa processing in the first quarter of 2022 due to the impact of COVID-19.

Invitation tickets required at New Year countdown events in HCM City

Locations hosting New Year’s Eve countdown events in HCM City will each be limited to 1,000 people who must present invitation tickets and vaccination cards upon arrival.

Metaverse: the race to enter the virtual universe

Metaverse is very close to human life. Right now, government agencies, businesses and citizens need a way to be ready to adapt to a future world.

 

 

Transport ministry granted autonomy in resuming int’l commercial air routes

The Ministry of Transport has been granted autonomy in deciding the resumption of international commercial air routes.

Children's Tet paintings celebrate New Year

A selection of 57 paintings by children are on display at the New Spring – New Artworks exhibition in celebration of the coming Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays in the central city of Da Nang.