Smart tourism and solutions to revive the "smokeless" industry

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's proposal, the pilot roadmap for welcoming back international tourists to Vietnam will be carried out in three phases.

 

Love for mathematics inspires Vietnamese doctor in Australia

Despite love for math, there was a time when she had no intention of earning a PhD in mathematics. She pursued a career in applied mathematics to answer her own questions.

Five-star hotels now sell street food

Upscale hotels are facing enormous difficulties due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Their solutions to the dilemma have been very creative.

JAXA: Launch of NanoDragon satellite suspended to November 9

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on November 6 announced the delay of the launch of its fifth Epsilon solid-fuel rocket that is expected to carry nine small satellites, including Vietnam’s NanoDragon.

Only schools in Hanoi’s Ba Vi allowed to reopen on November 8

Students of some grades in only Ba Vi district of Hanoi can go to school from November 8, according to the latest document signed by Hanoi Vice Chairman Chu Xuan Dung on November 6.

Government reviews socio-economic performance in first 10 months

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 6 presided over a Cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance in the first ten months of 2021.

COVID-19: New cases on November 6 top 7,491

Vietnam recorded 7,491 infections of COVID-19, including 11 imported cases, in 55 localities in the past 24 hours to 4pm on November 6, according to the Ministry of Health.

Cultural, art and sport activities resumed

Nearly one month after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions and implementing pandemic prevention and control measures under the Prime Minister’s Directives 15 and 16, some cultural, art and sport activities have been resumed in HCMC.

Weak purchasing power urges supermarkets to simultaneously run promotions

After Ho Chi Minh City has reopened to operate in the new normal state for more than a month, the purchasing power has still dropped sharply compared to normal days.

HCMC issues chip-based ID cards from 6 a.m. to midnight

Ho Chi Minh City Police Department, on November 5, held a ceremony to launch the second chapter of the issuance of chip-based ID cards for people in the area.

Blue economy – indispensable path for Vietnam to tap potential

The well-studied report with the combined efforts of domestic and foreign experts will enable Vietnam to have a long-term roadmap for the marine economy in the sustainable development strategy by 2030.

 

PM Pham Minh Chinh wraps up official visit to France

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam on November 5 afternoon (local time) left Paris, concluding his official visit to France from November 3 at the invitation of his French counterpart Jean Castex.

Vietnam’s first metro route opens

The route will help increase the number of public transport users and ease traffic congestion.

Post-lockdown bicycling fever in HCM City

Cycling has become increasingly popular post-outbreak. Ho Chi Minh City's bike rental service has consequently been occupied with serving many customers.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 6

Leaders lay stepping stones for financial inclusion

‘Three-no bonds’ raise concerns

Some lots of real estate bonds issued under private offerings are expected to become due by the year end. The solvency of issuers amid the difficulties caused by Covid-19 remains questionable.

Experts discuss State budget estimate for 2022

State budget allocation should prioritise poor localities with a high number of migrant workers, said Dr Nguyen Duc Thanh, director of the Vietnam Centre for Economic and Strategic Studies (VESS) at a seminar.

HCM City sees rise in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations

The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations in HCM City has increased slightly over the past two weeks, with most hospitalised patients having mild symptoms, according to a survey conducted by the city’s Department of Health.

Digital transformation - an urgent solution in smart manufacturing

Digital transformation is no longer a goal but an imperative action of businesses, especially of manufacturing businesses.

Vietnam, France issue joint statement

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his French counterpart, Jean Castex, have affirmed their determination to further deepen the Vietnam-France strategic partnership signed in 2013.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives OECD Secretary General

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation and Development Organisation (OECD) in Paris on November 5 (local time) during his official visit to France.

Economist warns of side effects from bailouts

Vietnam is considering an unprecedented support package, including tax reductions, interest rate subsidies and cash to people. However, the package needs to be tailored to the economy’s size or it will cause “side effects”, an expert has said.

Farm exports on the rise despite Covid-19

Vietnam’s farm exports continue growing, serving as the pillar of the economy. Exporters are sprinting to export more produce for the year-end sale season.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway prepares for formal opening

Finally, the Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway is set to begin service after a long period of planning and construction. 

Sparkling ‘wedding-dress street’ in HCM City loses glitter amid pandemic

Couples have had to delay their weddings because of social distancing, and contracts signed with photography studios have been canceled, leaving wedding shops with slow sales.