Launch of NanoDragon satellites suspended due to ground radar issue

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, on October 1 morning suspended the launch of its fifth Epsilon solid-fuel rocket some 19 seconds before the scheduled liftoff time.

120-year-old bridge receives "new coat"

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has started repair work on Long Bien Bridge. The repair and maintenance plan of the bridge is expected to be completed in November 2021.

Responding to the pandemic to retain workers

Businesses are struggling to maintain employment and pay wages for workers amid stagnant production, falling revenues, and mounting operating costs.

Vietnamese manufacturing sector continues to deteriorate in September

At 40.2 in September, the Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) signaled a further marked deterioration in business conditions across the sector.

 

HCM City to use inter-provincial buses to transport people back to the city

Many people have expressed their willingness to return to HCM City to work and study. The municipal authorities are considering using inter-provincial buses to bring them back.

Local tennis player to compete at M15 Sharm El Sheikh Tournament 2021

Ly Hoang Nam is scheduled to participate in the M15 Sharm El Sheikh Tournament 2021.

British navy warship docks at Cam Ranh Port, begins visit to Vietnam

British Royal Navy ship HMS Richmond docked at Cam Ranh International Port in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa on Friday, beginning a four-day visit to Vietnam, announced the UK Embassy.

Migrant workers crowd HCM City's gateways in attempt to leave, even as city relaxes lockdown

Thousands of migrant workers with motorbikes loaded with personal belongings attempted to leave HCM City Thursday night as the southern city starts to ease stringent COVID-19 lockdown that has lasted for more than three months.

Disciplinary measure proposed for VCG Party Committee's Standing Board

The 13th Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission on Thursday issued an announcement about its 7th session from September 28-30.

Through challenges, foreign investors become more attached to Vietnam

In 1995, Nestlé Group officially returned to Vietnam when Nestlé Vietnam Co., Ltd was established. Nestlé's total investment in the country has reached 730 million USD.

Private airlines ask for zero-interest loans

Private airlines have requested access to 0 percent interest loans, similar to the support Vietnam Airlines (VNA) - the country's flag carrier - is entitled to, heard a meeting among the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), commercial banks and the airlines.

HCM City food and beverage businesses say fully prepared for reopening

With HCM City set to ease the social distancing and permit many kinds of businesses to reopen, food and beverage giants are ready to resume, starting off with online ordering.

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Expense for purchase of 5 million Abdala vaccine doses approved

Airlines split on implementing floor price

Airlines continued to debate whether a floor price should be implemented with both supporters and naysayers making arguments for their case. 

UK ranks among top economic partners of Vietnam: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that the UK is among leading economic partners of Vietnam in Europe while receiving British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward in Hanoi on September 30.

Professor, cultural researcher Vu Khieu passed away, aged 105

Professor Dang Vu Khieu, noted for influential in-depth research works on Vietnamese culture, passed away Friday noon in Hanoi at the age of 105.

HCM City to urgently disburse third support package

Thu Duc City, together with 21 districts and 312 wards and communes across HCM City, are rushing to review the details of eligible recipient groups for a support package.

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China represents Vietnam’s largest importer over nine months

Vietnam to reopen domestic tourism in October

Domestic tourism in the new conditions where people ‘live together with Covid-19’ will require travel firms playing the pioneering role and local authorities encouraging people to travel in safe tours.

The thousand-year-old forging village of the Nung people

Traditional blacksmithing in Phuc Sen commune in Quang Uyen district in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has existed for more than 1,000 years.

Maersk Vietnam announces its 30th Anniversary: New goal for elevation in the world’s logistics map

Over the past 30 years, Maersk has gradually contributed to putting Vietnam on the international logistics map.

Over US$14 million to help three Vietnamese universities reach world-class

The Higher Education Innovation Cooperation Project will be implemented in five years, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with a budget of 14.2 million USD for three major universities in Vietnam.

Which businesses and services allowed to resume operation in HCM City from Oct. 1?

HCM City authorities have issued a directive on measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic and recover the economy after September 30.

Vietnam emerges as fast-growing real estate market in Southeast Asia

Residential real estate in Vietnam is still one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has halted many economic activities, according to experts from property consultant Savills Vietnam.

Vietnam sees fastest rise in solar, wind power rate in national electricity structure in 2020: Research

According to the research, Vietnam's solar and wind electricity generation rose from 4.7 TWh in 2019 to 9.5 TWh in 2020. This equaled a 1.98 percentage point increase in the share of total electricity generation.