Nearly 200,000 Vietnamese citizens flown home from abroad: spokeswoman

Vietnamese authorities and representative agencies abroad have worked closely with domestic and foreign airlines to conduct over 800 flights carrying home nearly 200,000 Vietnamese citizens from over 60 countries and territories.

Banks earn huge profits, businesses wait for interest rate cuts

Many businesses are disappointed with the move of private joint stock commercial banks, which cite a fear of a sharp drop in profits.

 

Lawmakers agree to issue Resolution on policies, mechanisms for COVID-19 fight

The National Assembly Standing Committee offered opinions on the adoption of health care policies and mechanisms in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic during a meeting in Hanoi on December 8.

Automatic stay extension for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19

The Department of Immigration has issued a notice on automatic extension of stay for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 9

Vietnam's cold storage real estate segment to reach US$295 million in 2025

Daredevil Giang brothers to attempt another world record in Spain

Giang Quoc Nghiep jumps and lands upside down, supported by the hands of his brother, Giang Quoc Co. He then spins on top of Co's head. Nghiep begins walking around while his brother tries to keep his balance.

Vietnam hits 2021 garment export target

Vietnam’s textile and garment export value this year is estimated at US$39 billion, up 11.2 per cent year-on-year, according to an official from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

 

Digital transformation: one touch buys a bus ticket

Digitizing public transport has led to practical benefits for consumers.

Natural disasters kill 91, cost Vietnam USD191 million

Natural disasters killed 91 people and caused a total loss of VND4.4 trillion (USD191 million) for Vietnam in the first 11 months of this year.

Trade remedy cases against Vietnamese exported products increase

The number of trade remedy cases initiated by foreign countries and territories against Vietnamese exported goods is increasing rapidly, according to Le Trieu Dung, director of the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

Renowned song-writer passes away, aged 72

Song-writer Nguyen Phu Quang, who was famous for songs about Hanoi, passed away on December 8 at the age of 72 after undergoing two years of treatment for diabetes.

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Vietnam seeks consultation on COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11

 

National Anthem in AFF Cup matches no longer to be muted

The Vietnamese anthem will be played during the national team's subsequent matches, instead of being muted like against Laos on December 6.

Sovereignty over cyberspace an important part of national sovereignty: official

Ensuring sovereignty in cyberspace helps to protect national sovereignty, said head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia.

Hundred-year-old incense-making village of ethnic Nung An

The incense making profession of the Nung An people in Phia Thap village has been passed down from generation to generation. All villagers know how to make incense.

Vietnam urges enhanced awareness, enforcement of UNCLOS

Vietnam called for promoting the awareness and enforcement of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) while attending a plenary meeting at the UN General Assembly’s 76th session on December 7.

Deputy PM requests action to meet foreigners, OVs’ demand for coming to Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has ordered relevant agencies to take prompt action to meet foreigners and overseas Vietnamese (OV)’s demand for coming to Vietnam.

Vietnam, New Zealand sign action programme to promote strategic partnership

Vietnam and New Zealand on December 8 signed the Vietnam - New Zealand Action Program for the 2021-2024 period through an online platform, with a view to carrying out the strategic partnership between the two nations.

LEGO pours more than US$1 billion into toy plant in Vietnam

Denmark’s LEGO Group that specializes in toy production globally for kids has decided to invest more than US$1 billion in a project to build a plant in Binh Duong province, southern Vietnam.

HCM City awaits nod from ministry to receive foreign travelers

HCM City’s travel firms are reopening to do business in the new normal but domestic demand remains low. The firms are currently seeking permission from agencies to receive foreign travelers.

Digital transformation to be main driver for Vietnam’s economic recovery, development

The National Forum for Development of Digital Technology Businesses 2021 will discuss solutions that will enable digital transformation to be the driving force for economic recovery and development.

Christmas atmosphere darkened by Covid-19 pandemic

Hotels, restaurants and families are spending less money on Christmas decorations this year and many have not kicked off their decoration plans.

Former well-known hacker to publish autobiography

Ngo Minh Hieu, or Hieupc, who once operated a massive international hacking and identity theft scheme, has revealed that he will publish a book about his life, especially the time in jail in the US.

Retailers invest in tech as contactless payments become a trend

With contactless payment becoming increasingly common in HCM City due to people’s fear of COVID-19, retail firms are investing more and more in digital infrastructure.

Vietnam sets new strategy to reduce Covid-19 related deaths

After giving the first Covid-19 vaccine dose to almost all adults, Vietnam is turning to a new strategy to curb the number of Covid-19 deaths.