FDI inflow into Vietnam still on upturn trend

Despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam still rose 4.4 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2021 to 22.15 billion USD.

Government signs decision on special investment incentives

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has just signed Decision No 29/2021/QĐ-TTg of the Prime Minister on special investment incentives.

Local authorities help returnees from the south find new livelihoods

Tens of thousands of workers have repatriated, leading to a lack of jobs in destinations and of workers at their departure locations.

Two thirds of HCM City industries reopen

The number of enterprises reopening at export processing zones and industrial parks in HCM City has reached 66.8 per cent, while at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park the rate is 74.3 per cent.

Vietnam to plant extra 20,000ha coastal forest to cope with climate change

Vietnam will plant 20,000ha of forests as part of a project to protect and develop coastal forests in response to climate change and to push green growth over the next 10 years.

To have free trade zone, Hai Phong needs special mechanism

Some National Assembly Deputies expressed their concerns about the establishment of a free trade zone (FTZ) in Hai Phong at a National Assembly Standing Committee session on October 11.

Airways, railways reopen as local authorities adjust policies

Airways and railways have gradually reopened after a long period of hibernation. Obstacles have been cleared for flights to resume.

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Vietnam’s development agenda receives additional boost by Australia, World Bank

Vietnam wood industry targets US$15 billion export revenue

This year Vietnam targets earning $14.5 billion of export revenue from wood and forest products.

Young singer to perform at Head In The Clouds Music Festival

My Anh, 19, is the only Vietnamese representative at the 2021 Head In The Clouds Music Festival in the US.

More than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrive by year-end

Vietnam will accelerate the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign as more than 100 million doses of different brands are expected to be delivered to the nation in the fourth quarter of the year, said Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen.

Sugar stocks expected to benefit from trade remedies

Sugar producers expect the 2021-2022 crop, which is starting from July 1, will be more prosperous. 

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Detailed policies needed to help firms get loans

Vietnamese-born duo make world’s first sneakers from residual coffee grounds

More and more startups nowadays are committed themselves to finding innovative solutions to environmental problems. 

Hanoi explains 7-day quarantine policy for flight passengers from HCM City

The capital city has recently introduced a seven-day quarantine policy for passengers arriving on flights from HCM City.

Smartphones, laptops and tablets in short supply in Vietnam

Due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and reduced operating capacity of factories in China, supply of many electronic products in Vietnam has become insufficient.

Vaccines for the Mekong Delta

In current difficult conditions, Vietnam needs leaders who "dare to think, dare to do and dare to take responsibility" for the people who have to leave large cities to return to their hometowns.

Vietnam to host ITU Digital World 2021

From October 12 to 14, the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam and the ITU will jointly organize the ITU Digital World 2021 event about digital platforms developed by Vietnam.

Real estate market warms up as pandemic controlled

The reopening of the economy has begun with the principle ‘reopening the doors anywhere it’s safe’.

Female student graduates early, accepted to 4 pharmacy schools in US

Completing a first university degree in biochemistry and participating in many extracurricular activities, Vuong Truc Linh has been accepted to four pharmacy schools in the US.

Vietnamese player named AFC’S NEOM Future Stars

Nguyen Tien Linh of Vietnam has won the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s recent vote for NEOM’s Future Stars of Matchday Three of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

Wellness tourism a gold mine for Vietnam to exploit

About 350,000 foreigners came to Vietnam in 2018 to obtain medical treatment, bringing $2 billion in turnover to the country, not to mention the money travelers spent on healthcare services during their trips.

THACO completes purchase of RoK’s Emart hypermarket in Vietnam

THACO said it has completed the acquisition of hypermarket business in Vietnam of Emart Inc of the Republic of Korea

Passengers to several major cities exempt from concentrated quarantine

The Hanoi People’s Committee on October 11 issued Document No.3487/UBND-DT on the pilot resumption of regular domestic flights to and from the capital city.

Pilot road passenger transport recovery scheme to start from October 13

The Ministry of Transport on October 10 issued a set of temporary regulations on the pilot resumption of road passenger transport while ensuring safety amid COVID-19.