President Nguyen Xuan Phuc President welcomed by King of Cambodia

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation began their State visit to Cambodia from December 21-22, at the invitation of King of Cambodia Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni.

Imports from China surge to nearly US$100 billion in Jan-Nov

Vietnam imported goods worth US$99.4 billion from China between January and November, soaring 33.2% compared with the same period last year.

Vietnamese singer Van Mai Huong appears in Spotify campaign on Times Square billboard

Vietnamese pop star Van Mai Huong has been featured on a billboard in Times Square in New York for music streaming platform Spotify.

Hanoi, 11 localities discuss removing checkpoints, creating ‘green tourism corridor’

Resumption of safe travel under a ‘tourism bubble’ between Hanoi and 11 cities and provinces is facing challenges.

Cultural diplomacy strategy till 2030 launched

The Foreign Ministry on December 20 released the content of a cultural diplomacy strategy till 2030 which was promulgated by the Prime Minister on November 30, 2021.

Government urged to reduce VAT to stimulate economy

The world economy is speeding up while Vietnam’s growth is slowing down. Economists believe that the VAT (value added tax) should be reduced to stimulate demand, because it could result in immediate benefits.

Much to ponder for a digital-led economy

The pandemic and Industry 4.0 have opened up new directions for Vietnam’s economy, while digital transformation could be the key to unlocking and recovering the economy.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project and the problem of public debts

In the annual budget estimate submitted to the National Assembly, the Government always sets an increase in Vietnam's public debt payment obligations compared to the previous year.

 

Vietnam's photos win international awards in 2021

This year a number of stunning photos captured by local photographers have won international prizes across a variety of categories.

Further data on Nano Covax vaccine’s protective efficacy needed

The National Ethics Committee in Biomedical Research has requested additional reports on the protective efficacy of the homegrown candidate COVID-19 vaccine Nano Covax.

Life not so sweet for Vietnamese beekeepers

Christmas is just around the corner, and unless you're a baker, you will not be paying much attention to the price of honey. For many, buying honey is simply a matter of getting in a vaguely familiar brand to add to some tea.

Vietnam to develop 5,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2030

Provinces and cities want to add to the national power development plan 110,000 MW of offshore wind power, but the Ministry of Industry and Trade has only approved an additional 5,000 MW. 

Booster shots eligible after three months from second COVID-19 vaccine dose: Health ministry

The Vietnamese health ministry has reduced the waiting time between the second COVID-19 vaccine dose of the primary course and the booster shot.

India gives Vietnam COVID-19 vaccines and raw materials to make COVID drugs

A total of 200,000 doses of Covaxin vaccine for children, and one tonne of raw materials for COVID-19 drug production donated by India arrived in Hanoi on Sunday evening.

Untie bottlenecks to attract private investment

Major transport projects require large capital sources, which the state budget cannot fully cover fully. Capital from other sources is needed.

Local film to participate in Berlin International Film Festival 2022

“Chiếc xe tải của bố”, known as “My father’s truck” in English, by Brazilian director Mauricio Osaki will represent Vietnam at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).

Da Nang wins Smart City Award Vietnam for second time

Da Nang has won the Smart City Award Vietnam 2021, the second time this central city has been honoured with this prize.

Vietnam in top 10 countries with high achievements at 2021 Olympiads

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on December 18 organized a ceremony to honor students winning prizes at international Olympiads and international science and technology competitions.

Vietnam Airlines proposes restoring flights to Europe, Australia from early next year

Vietnam Airlines has proposed resuming regular flights to Europe and Australia from January 1, 2022.

VietNamNet's Inspiring Characters 2021 honored

Four out of the 14 nominated individuals and organizations receiving the highest numbers of votes were honored by VietNamNet at a ceremony broadcast live at 10am on December 20, 2021.

Fear beginning to set among new investors

The euphoria among young investors in the last weeks seems to be dying down now, with many F0 investors realising that the stock market is no longer an easy place to reap profits.

Ministries create vaccine passport for international authentication

The Ministry of Health is joining forces with the Ministry of Information and Communications to create a vaccine passport form (QR Code connection system for international authentication).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 20

Shares unlikely to drop in the short-term: brokerages

Tru Son clay pot making village ramps up production for Tet

Though not sophisticated, finicky or elaborate like Bat Trang or Phu Lang potteries, the clay pot making village in Tru Son Commune, Do Luong District, Nghe An Province is as rustic as the name itself.

Gov’t works on stopping coal-fired power development after 2030

Vietnam will not develop coal-fired power plants after 2030 to meet its international commitments on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.