Vietnam to ease social distancing by September 30

Vietnam will gradually ease social distancing in a controlled way by September 30 to support socio-economic development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Pork prices plummet, breeders bemoan heavy losses

The price of live pigs is from VND47,000 to VND49,000/kg in some northern provinces and VND48,000 to VND52,000/kg in the central and southern regions, a strong drop compared to the previous months.

 

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Vietnam’s tuna exports to EU see strong surge thanks to EVFTA

Factories struggle to meet HCM City's new production requirements

Enterprises are facing difficulties meeting HCM City's new epidemic prevention requirements on the number of workers allowed in factory operations.

Vietnam receives 400,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Japan

A plane carrying approximately 400,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by the Japanese Government arrived in Vietnam on September 25, according to the Ministry of Health.

88 per cent of Vietnamese households negatively affected by COVID-19

Up to 88 per cent of households across Vietnam suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic with those working in the tourism, service and manufacturing sectors the most severely affected.

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HCM City to receive 56,555 tonnes of rice from national reserve

Kiatisak wants to stay long with HAGL club

Thai coach Kiatisak Senamuang of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club has refuted rumours that he would leave his HAGL FC and return to Thailand to coach national team.

Vietnam develops indicators for digital economy statistics

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is working on the draft Circular on the Set of Statistical Indicators for the Digital Economy. 

41% of Vietnamese adults vaccinated against COVID-19

About 41.1% of Vietnamese people aged 18 and above have received the first dose of a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long.

Vietnam Day in Switzerland 2021 bound for October

Vietnam Day in Switzerland 2021 is scheduled to take place on October 9, aiming to introduce the image of a modern Vietnam imbued with a rich cultural identity and showcase its culinary arts to Swiss and European audiences.

MPI to submit post-pandemic economic recovery scheme in October

 In October, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) will submit to the Government an economic recovery plan, which defines the years of 2022 to 2023 as the time for the country’s recovery, according to MPI Minister Nguyen Chi Dung

Vietnamese IT expert detects 6 serious security holes in Microsoft, Adobe

Vietnamese white-hat hackers' discovery of vulnerabilities of large systems has contributed to affirming the global capacity of the domestic cybersecurity team.

1.05 million doses of Cuban COVID-19 vaccine on way to Vietnam

900,000 doses of COVID-19 Abdala vaccine developed and produced by the Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) of Cuba were handed over to the Vietnamese Embassy in the country on September 24 (Cuba time).

President meets German counterpart, concludes US trip

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in New York on September 24 (local time).

Evening dresses that look like cakes created by Vietnamese fashion designer

Fashion designer Nguyen Minh Cong used specialty cakes of the southern region of Vietnam like pancakes, pig skin cakes, and cassava cakes to create a collection of beautiful evening gowns.

Can Vietnamese theatres make money online?

YouTubers can make money if they have one million or more followers. Can theatres and art troupes do this?

Russian motorcyclist falls in love with Vietnam

Wearing a dark mask, dark glasses, a helmet and riding a rusty motorbike, you would be forgiven for thinking Ivan Os is not a usual part of the scenery in the central province of Binh Thuan. However, he is well-known to the locals.

Investment in charging stations needed for electric car industry

Experts believe that electrified vehicles will be a trend in the world’s automobile industry, including Vietnam.

MONRE says draft decree is not burdensome for enterprises

Some businesses have complained that the draft decree of the Law on Environmental Protection would be a heavy financial burden on enterprises.

Bamboo Airways successfully operates first direct Vietnam-US flight

Bamboo Airways’ first flight on its direct route between Vietnam and the US landed in San Francisco, the US, on September 23 (local time) after 13 hours and 36 minutes of nonstop flight.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc continues hectic schedule in New York

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with foreign leaders and visited Pfizer Inc. as part of his working trip to New York on September 23 (local time).

Top Vietnamese, Chinese leaders hold phone talks

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on September 24.

COVID-19: 8,537 new cases added to national tally on September 24

Vietnam recorded an additional 8,537 infections, including seven imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 24, according to the Ministry of Health.

Murderer of Vietnamese girl in Japan ordered to pay 70 million JPY in compensation

The Tokyo High Court on September 24 issued a ruling that ordered Yasumasa Shibuya, who murdered nine-year-old Vietnamese girl Le Thi Nhat Linh in 2017, to pay a compensation of 70 million JPY (634,000 USD) to the victim’s family.