New rules for Party members set up to enhance Party discipline

On behalf of the Party Central Committee, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has signed off Regulation No. 37-QD/TW on the “things that Party members must not do”.

Coffee, fruit and vegetable industries agree on CoC to encourage sustainability

The CoC is an independent and voluntary set of standards that aim to establish appropriate standards in micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives, and farmer households.

 

Vietnam to host first official SEA eSports Championship

The Southeast Asian eSports Championship 2021 (SEA EC 2021) will be held virtually by the Vietnam Recreational E-sport Association (VIRESA) and tech giant VNG Corporation, heard a press conference on October 28.

Vietnam's 10-month export value up 16.6 percent

Vietnam’s export turnover is estimated at US$27.3 billion in October, bringing the figure in the first ten months of 2021 to $267.9 billion, up 16.6 percent against the same period last year, the General Statistics Office announced on October 29.

Banks reduce over 536 million USD worth of interest rates for pandemic-hit borrowers

Sixteen banks in Vietnam reduced a total of VND12.23 trillion ($536.2 million) in interest rates for borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic from July 15 to September 30, equivalent to 59.36% of their commitments.

Ministry licences Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for inoculation of children

The Ministry of Health has licenced COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for inoculation of children aged from 12-17.

Vietnam captain believes home support will spur on the team

With the return of home supporters, Vietnam national team captain Que Ngoc Hai believes there could be surprises in store for both Japan and Saudi Arabia in the next two World Cup qualifying games.

State Bank, Transport Ministry top 2020 cyber security readiness rankings

The State Bank and the Ministry of Transport led ministries and ministry-level agencies in the cyber security readiness rankings in 2020,

Hundreds of millions of US dollars invested in Vietnam startups

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, many startups in online education, health care and goods delivery have received huge capital from foreign funds.

 

VPBank completes transaction of 49% stake in FE Credit to Japan’s SMBC Group

VPBank has completed transition of 49% stake in VPBank Finance Company Ltd. to SMBC Consumer Finance.

Vietnam auto industry: turning risk into opportunity

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) said the fourth outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic that began in late April 2021 has forced many automobile manufacturers to reduce capacity or even suspend production.

Local communities lend a hand to forest protection

Local communities are helping to protect vital areas of the country's national parks.

Safe cocoons protect children orphaned by Covid-19

Most of the 1,500 orphaned COVID-19 youngsters are living in families of freelance workers in HCM City. Without financial or spiritual assistance, the previously limited path to these children's future has become even more bleak. 

 

Up to 840,000 children in Hanoi eligible for Covid shots

Hanoi City’s health authority has made a list of 680,000-840,000 children at 12 to 17 years of age eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccine shots, according to the Hanoi Center for Disease Control. 

Debt trading interest creates call for new framework

New legislation is needed to secure the future of debt trading – and with prudent tweaks to the current regime, Vietnam could open up the market for retail trading on its newest platform, bringing together banks and investors.

Vietnam, Cambodia further coordination in building shared border of peace, development

Vietnam and Cambodia will continue their close coordination to effectively implement legal documents regarding the land border to ensure a shared borderline of friendship, peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development.

Bui Xuan Phai Awards honour musician Hong Dang

Popular musician Hong Dang won Grand Prize at the annual Bui Xuan Phai Awards yesterday. 

Green hydrogen in the roadmap of energy transition in Vietnam

Vietnam is well aware of the importance of changing the structure of energy sources in the direction of increasing the proportion of renewable energy associated with economical, efficient and sustainable use of energy.

 

President addresses online high-level debate on UN-AU cooperation

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the virtual high-level open debate on cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) on October 28, 

Vietnam affirms support for international legal processes at UN General Assembly

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, affirmed Vietnam’s support for international legal processes.

Vietnamese need to be of the same mindset to overcome current challenges

The current challenges are unprecedented and Vietnamese people need to share the same mindset to overcome them, according to Nguyen Dinh Cung, an economist.

Schools in HCM City’s low and moderate risk areas to reopen: draft plan

Schools in HCM City’s low and moderate pandemic risk areas would be allowed to reopen but not organise any activities outside their campus under a draft plan from the HCM City Department of Education and Training.

HCM City announces traffic regulations for passenger transport

HCM City Department of Transport has announced traffic regulations that specify where vehicles can work following new guidelines under the Government’s Resolution No. 128.

 

HCM City native wins grand prize at world art contest

Anh Le, a native of HCM City, has been named as one of the winners of the 'Illustrators of the Future' contest in science fiction and fantasy art in the US.

Steel industry to join 10-billion USD export club

With a record export growth rate in the first nine months of 2021, steel is forecast to soon join the 10-billion USD export club.