Banks in race for charter capital increase

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has officially approved plans to increase charter capital of many State-owned and private banks.

International flights should be reopened immediately, say experts

Economic and transportation experts have agreed that it is high time for Vietnam to reopen international flight routes and gave their suggestions on how they should be managed post-pandemic at a webinar on Wednesday.

Huong Ly to compete for Miss Tourism International 2021 crown

The company that holds the copyright of Miss Tourism International pageant in Vietnam has announced that Hoang Huong Ly will represent Vietnam in the pageant that will be held in Malaysia in December.

Vietnamese choir honored at World Choir Games 2021

Vietnam’s Saigon Choir of the HCM City Conservatory of Music was praised by the jury of the World Choir Games 2021.

Deputy PM asks for measures to attract workers back

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam proposed the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and localities to design more support packages to attract workers who had left for their hometowns to return to work.

Electric-car fast-charging station wins VN sci-tech innovation award

A project to develop a fast-charging station for electric cars is one of five projects that won first prize at the Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Award 2020 awards ceremony in Hanoi on November 10.

Vietnam to hold memorial service for victims of Covid-19

The Vietnam Fatherland Front and local governments will hold an online memorial ceremony for people who died of Covid-19, said National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on November 11.

President attends dialogue between APEC leaders and ABAC

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the annual dialogue between APEC leaders and the APEC Business Advisory Council on November 11.

US authorities to evaluate aviation security of Vietnam Airlines

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will make evaluation of aviation security work in Vietnam serving regular operations of Vietnam Airlines.

Vietnam fall to 1-0 defeat to Japan

Vietnam fell to a 1-0 defeat to visitors Japan at My Dinh Stadium on last night after a battling performance that wasn't enough to secure a positive result.

Workers’ health, pandemic prevention at hi-tech park is top priority: HCM City official

Secretary of HCM City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen has ordered the Sai Gon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) Management Board to place pandemic prevention and protection of workers’ heath as its top priority under the “new normal”.

Businesses still not part of the 4th industrial revolution

Most Vietnam’s businesses are still “outside” the fourth industrial revolution. Industrial businesses have a low-level access to smart production.

Land prices up in Hanoi, down in HCMC and neighboring provinces: report

Land prices in Hanoi stayed at high price levels in the third quarter, while they decreased slightly by 5-7 percent in some projects in HCM City, according to Ministry of Construction’s (MOC) real estate bulletin on the third quarter.

Data sharing among state agencies yet to meet actual needs

One of the problems in building e-Government is the lack of data connection and sharing among state agencies, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Civil servants “fear of responsibility”: National Assembly deputy

Fear of taking responsibility has become commonplace among cadres and civil servants.

Vietnam's COVID-19 cases surpass 1 million

More than a million people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Vietnam.

President delivers speech at APEC CEO Summit 2021

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a pre-recorded speech at the APEC CEO Summit on November 11.

Foreign investment in Vietnam up 1.1 percent in 10 months

Vietnam remains a safe and attractive destination for foreign investors despite complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swedish family share their good fortunes with Vietnamese people

Residents in Hoi An are very familiar with the charitable activities of the Wandi family, made up of Kawa, Nishte and their triplets Alexander, Leah and Joline, from Stockholm, Sweden.

Ministry report: online teaching, learning is effective

In a report answering National Assembly Deputies’ inquiries, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) affirmed the efficiency of online teaching and learning, and fairness in accessing learning conditions among regions.

Retailers in HCM City adapt to customer trends after social distancing

Many retailers in HCM City have adapted after strict social distancing measures, combining local and foreign brands.

41 of 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam are building smart cities

To date, 41 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities in Vietnam have developed projects on smart cities of various scale.

 

Health Minister: children should be sent to primary school, no need to wait for vaccinations

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Training have recommended that local authorities allow children to return to school, and not wait for vaccinations as vaccines are currently for children aged 12 and over.

Ministry of Health corrects test-kit price turmoil

Minister of Heath Nguyen Thanh Long, answering questions from National Assembly Deputies on test kit prices, on November 10 affirmed that test kit prices have been put under control.

Unvaccinated people returning to homeland have to take 14-day quarantine

Individuals who return from foreign countries have to display vaccination certificate, certificate of recovery from Covid-19 and other essential documents in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘ guidance.