Vietnam, UK enhance cooperation in digital economy, digital transformation

Vietnam and UK signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy and digital transformation on November 1.

Vietnam comes second at 2021 Asian Youth Online Chess Championship

Vietnam’s chess team won a total of four gold medals at the 2021 Asian Youth Online Chess Championship, coming second after the Indian team.

Vietnam’s policy on wind power

The wind power industry has been heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and many countries have been taking measures to help the industry overcome difficulties. 

COVID-19 patients who do not meet home quarantine criteria have option to pay and stay at a hotel

COVID-19 patients in HCM City who do not meet the criteria for home quarantine will be allowed to stay at a designated quarantine facility in their local area or at their company, 

100 years: the rise and fall of modern theatre in Vietnam

The thousand-year-old culture of Vietnam is so rich in theatrical tradition – be it plays, comedies, tragedies or musicals – that each region seems to have its own operatic form.

HCM City reopens fixed-route bus to 17 provinces

Tay Ninh Province is the latest to reopen fixed-route passenger buses to Eastern and Western bus stations in HCM City.

Gender equality to be included in community’s code of ethics

Gender equality will be added into village codes and conventions – the code of ethics developed by the community that has long played an important role in managing social relations in the community in Vietnam.

HCM City health department seeks reopening of bars, discos in green zones

Karaoke and massage parlours, discotheques, bars, internet and video games cafes, and beauty salons should be allowed to reopen in the lowest risk zones (green zone).

Car importers’ request for lower registration tax worries domestic manufacturers

The request for a registration tax cut, if approved, will mostly benefit luxury car buyers.

U23 Vietnam vs U23 Myanmar: the match to decide ticket to AFC U23 Championships 2022’s final round

The last match in Group I of the AFC U23 Championships 2022 qualifier between U23 Vietnam and U23 Myanmar later today will decide who makes it through to the final round.

Businesses returning to operation up 30 per cent

The number of enterprises returning to operation increased by 29.8 per cent month-on-month.

Daisies brighten up Hanoi’s streets

Tiny daisies stacked on flower vendors’ bicycles and bikes have added charm to Hanoi’s ambiance during the transition between autumn and winter.

High taxes and fees cause jump in petrol prices

Taxes and fees make up nearly 40 percent of the petrol price. The environmental protection tax is now at the ceiling level.

Vietnam rolls out electronic receipts campaign

A campaign to replace traditional paper-based receipts with electronic receipts (e-receipts) started yesterday, according to the General Department of Taxation (GDT).

 

Vietnamese Vice President pays official visit to Greece

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan paid an official visit to Greece at the invitation of Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou from October 31 – November 2.

Some Hanoi schools to resume in-classroom teaching from November 8

Schools in Hanoi's suburban districts and townships will reopen for in-person learning on November 8, according to the city's People's Committee.

Hanoi to collect up to VND60,000 from cars entering inner city

Owners of cars with under nine seats entering the inner city area on ordinary days would pay tolls between VND25,000 and VND60,000.

PM calls on nations to make commitments to reduce greenhouse emissions

PM Pham Minh Chinh has called on countries to make strong commitments to reduce greenhouse emissions on the basis of common responsibility that suit their conditions and capacity.

Vietnamese PM receives leaders of global economic groups on sidelines of COP26

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam’s attendance at COP26 once again affirms its commitment to cutting carbon emissions to zero by 2050, and calls for fairness and justice in climate change issues.

PM meets with Australian counterpart, EC President on sidelines of COP26

PM Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with Australian Prime Minister and President of the European Commission on the sidelines of the COP26 in the UK on November 1 (local time).

Construction Ministry proposes VND65 trillion credit package for social housing development

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) is seeking approval from the Prime Minister for a VND65 trillion credit package as a part of socio-economic recovery in the post-Covid period.

Vietnam’s litchis, longan sell at high prices overseas, but minister still unhappy

Only when Vietnam can bring its farm produce to official distribution systems in countries will Vietnam’s national brand be well known by consumers around the world, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said.

Hanoi’s proposal to collect fees from cars entering inner city raises concerns

Hanoi is considering setting up 87 toll collection stations in an effort to restrict the number of cars entering the inner city.

Vietnamese overseas investment soars by 35.1% over 10 months

Vietnamese overseas investment during the past 10 months of the year surged by 35.1% to reach US$646 million compared to the same period from last year, according to figures recently released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Cyber security becoming a big concern for firms, individuals

Cyber security is now a concern for everyone, said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung at the Vietnam Security Summit 2021.