Investments in logistics and industrial real estate in the Asia Pacific will double in the next three to five years as investors look to increase exposure to the asset class, Jones Lang LaSalle has forecast in a recent report.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 9 met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh; and visited and held separated meetings with former Party and State leaders of Laos.

PM Pham Minh Chinh raised proposals to effectively tackle challenges to maritime security while addressing the high-level open debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” of the UNSC, held virtually on August 9.

Although HCM City is implementing social distancing under the government’s Directive 16, the streets are still crowded before 6pm.

The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) reported that since the city was hit by the Covid-19 epidemic in late April, more than 62,106 Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospital.

Since July 22, HCM City has been allocated 2,595,490 vaccine doses by the Ministry of Health and has administered 2,108,186 doses. It is expected that by August 9, the city will use all the remaining vaccines.

On August 10-17, Hanoi will test 300,000 people in high-risk areas and high-risk groups to assess the epidemic situation, and identify infection cases in the community to have timely responses.

The Ministry of Communications and Information has announced the connection of a platform that supports medical examinations from a distance to districts, and the inauguration of the National Technology Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

Forces at checkpoints in Hanoi imposed VND1.4 billion in fines during the first 15-day social distancing campaign, ending on August 7.

Biodiversity conservation projects and forest protection in the central highlands region, over the past two years, have been either delayed or suspended as travel and mass gathering activities are limited by COVID-19 prevention measures.

Vietnamese shuttler Nguyen Thuy Linh enjoyed a promotion for the women's singles category in the latest world rankings issued by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on August 3.

An additional 9,340 new COVID-19 cases, including 9,323 domestic and 17 imported, were detected on August 9, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said.

HCM City Stock Exchange (HOSE) on August 9 said the exchange has shifted to operate in accordance with a new scenario after coronavirus positive cases were discovered at HOSE office late last week.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith promised to continue giving the highest priority to constantly consolidating and nurturing the great friendship, 

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Vietnam and Vital Strategies on August 9 signed an agreement to continue supporting the Vietnamese Government’s efforts to improve civil registration and vital statistics.

Pre-schools in HCM City have found themselves in a tight corner, with many owners putting their schools up for sale.

Essential food manufacturers in HCM City have told Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam that the “three-on-spot” principle (work, eat and rest on the spot) was not working and should be stopped so that production can be restored to meet consumer demand.

Securities investors experienced a memorable time in 2020 and H1 2021 when records were made. But the ‘buy and make profit’ period is over. Hot and easy money no longer exists.

Hanoi-based singer Ha Le, winner of the Impressive Artist Awards at the Vietnam Television’s VTV Awards 2020, has been nominated for the same title this year.

Nha Lang (House of Lang- the landlord class of the Muong) is regarded as a symbol of power in ancient Muong society. It showcases the lives of the highest stratum of one of the four largest ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Vietnamese GM Le Quang Liem wrapped up his Chessable Masters campaign as the runner-up pocketing US$15,000 in prize money, which is his most impressive performance thus far this year.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse Tran Nguyet Thu, and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State arrived in Vientiane on August 9 morning, beginning a two-day official friendship visit to Laos

Many countries are promoting vaccinations and reopening their economies. As a result, demand for Vietnam's textiles, footwear, furniture, and electronic products is on the rise.

Museums in the central city of Da Nang have been able to ride out several waves of the coronavirus through online exhibitions and exchanging up-to-date information with visitors through smartphones and social networks.

Market may see more corrections this week: experts