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First FESPACO Film Festival to be held in Vietnam
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) on November 15 issued a decision on organising the first Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Vietnam.
Late flooding season results in low sediment levels, fewer aquatic food sources in rice fields in Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta's flood season, commonly called “floating water season”, caused by the rising level of the Mekong River in the rainy season, arrived in September, about one month late compared to other years.
Online Vietnamese film week launched
The online film week called “The 22nd Vietnam Film Festival on VTVGo” is taking place this week attracting various domestic films on show from now until Saturday.
Vietnam calls on regional countries to embrace opportunities from digital diplomacy
As travel restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, digital technology has helped to keep the world connected and maintain the global supply and production chains, and the diplomatic service is no exception.
The ‘war of nerves’ between landlords and tenants
Many shop owners have had to suspend their business and give back their premises to landlords because of the impact of Covid-19. But, surprisingly, despite low demand, many landlords have still raised rental prices.
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 17
ACI extends Airport Health Accreditation for Noi Bai airport
Vietnam, Israel look toward bilateral FTA next year
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has hailed Israel as a promising market of Vietnam in West Asia.
Book on Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s article makes debut
The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education and the Truth National Political Publishing House on November 16 introduced a book featuring Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s article.
Vietnam to attract more investment in seaport development
Vietnam will need about 313 trillion VND (13.7 billion USD) to develop a modern seaport system between now and 2030, and the funding will mostly come from non-budget sources.
Economic recovery: businesses can find their own way with new policies
Economic expert Pham Chi Lan said that financial solutions to support pandemic-affected businesses this year have not yet learned from the irrationalities of 2020.
Data defined as new resource for economic and social development
Most recently, Vietnam's e-government development strategy towards digital government for the period 2021-2025 with a vision to 2030 has clearly identified that data is a new type of resource.
Millions of overseas Vietnamese to celebrate Tet in Vietnam if int'l air routes reopen
Millions of overseas Vietnamese want to fly to Vietnam to celebrate Tet but international commercial flights have not resumed and few “rescue” flights exist.
Miss Vietnam Do Thi Ha to play T'rung, perform folk dance at Miss World 2021
Miss Vietnam Do Thi Ha showed her preparations for the Miss World 2021 pageant in Puerto Rico at an event on November 15.
Where will waste from wind, solar power plants go?
Wind and solar power has been developing at lightening speed in Vietnam recently. Now is the time to think about dealing with the equipment when it’s life cycle ends.
Vietnam-South Korea bilateral trade to hit $70 billion this year
The bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and South Korea reached $63.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2021 and is likely to exceed $70 billion by the end of the year.
Bui Vien ‘western street’ no longer flashy or noisy
Hu tieu (noodle soup), milk tea, broken rice, snails and fried fish balls – the common dishes of Vietnamese – are being sold at shops on HCM City’s Bui Vien Street.
Vietnam Airlines officially receives FAA permit to run direct flights to US
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on November 16 officially received a permit from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate non-stop commercial flight service between Vietnam and the US.
HCM City sets up temporary hospitals to treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients
Ho Chi Minh City has established eight temporary hospitals with nearly 300 beds each to treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients and people with underlying medical conditions as the number of COVID-19 cases rises.
Vietnam lose 0-1 to Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifiers
Despite putting up a solid performance, Vietnam still lost 0-1 to Saudi Arabia in their match in Group B of the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on November 16 evening.
Vietnamese documentary eligible for Oscar 2022 nomination
The 26-minute documentary ‘The Eternal Springtime’ by Vietnamese director Viet Vu has met the criteria for the 2022 Academy Awards (Oscar) nominations for best documentary (short subject).
Govt wants public funding for all North-South expy subprojects
The Government on November 15 suggested that the National Assembly (NA) approve public funding for all 12 subprojects of the 729-kilometer North-South expressway project in the 2021-2025 period.
Digitalisation of art and culture archives in need of a boost
The digitalisation of art and culture archives has been taking place around the world for many years, and Vietnam is no exception.
Mekong Delta has some 2.5 million tons of rice left for export
With the local rice demand taken into account, the Mekong Delta region has some 2.5 million tons of rice left in November and December that can be exported.
Market looks for new sources of goods as divestment from state enterprises proceeds
The situation changed in a positive direction when the stock market and and stock prices went up. This will enable divestment from SOEs and the equitization process to take place more easily.
Retail revenue likely up 3-4% by year-end, compared to 2020
Thanks to an expected upturn in retail demand between now and the end of the year, the total revenue for 2021 is expected to have grown by three to four per cent, when compared with the previous year.
