Businesses in green zones resume operation

With control loosening, businesses in green zones in Hanoi will be able to restart their production and business activities. But they fear that control may tighten again if the outbreak gets worse.

Vietnam logs 12,680 new COVID-19 infections, 335 deaths on September 8

Vietnam recorded 12,680 new COVID-19 infections, including 17 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 8, the Ministry of Health announced.

Typhoon Conson set to take complex path

Typhoon Conson will enter the East Sea on September 8 night and is forecast to take a complicated path.

Domestic tech accelerates investment in artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now the focus of global technology, with countries spending billions of dollars in research and development (R&D) to be at the forefront of new technology.

Vietnam may get 30 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses in September-October

More shipments of Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in Vietnam, with about 30 million more doses in September and October, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 8

Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi to visit Viet Nam this week

Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has new Chairman

Pham Tan Cong was elected as Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) for the term 2021-2026 at the 14th meeting of the Executive Committee of the VCCI on September 8, replacing Vu Tien Loc.

Plans afoot to push production ahead

Domestic production has been hit hard this year, with numerous enterprises facing greater woes and leaving the market. However, the situation could be eased by a new special taskforce established by the prime minister.

Large archaeological excavations to take place in Ninh Binh

New large archaeological excavations are expected to start this month in the northern province of Ninh Binh's Hoa Lu District, home of the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Jan-Aug period sees 24 wind power plants commissioned

Twenty-four wind power plants with a combined capacity of 963 MW began commercial operations in the year to August, according to the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN).

Vietnamese photographer wins international photo contest 2021

Local photographer Huynh Ha won a gold medal in the portrait awards for a photo titled “Cái nhìn” (a look) during the 11th International Photo Contest 2021 hosted by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA).

Vietnamese businesses’ readiness for digital transformation remains low

Each report will look at "Vietnam's digital transformation path" from a different perspective. But all roads lead to a common point, which is a prosperous and happy Vietnam.

Vietnamese may be allowed to bet on foreign football leagues

Vietnamese people will be able to legally bet on many foreign football leagues if a draft decree on football betting is passed.

Authority warns about consumer lending amid pandemic

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Competition and Consumer Protection has recently warned consumers about signing consumer loan contracts.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 8

Deputy PM heads State Steering Committee for Key Petroleum Projects

Export outlook depends on virus control

Vietnam's exports may reach as high as US$313 billion by the end of 2021, a 10.7 per cent increase year-on-year, only if the country manages to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. 

HCM City mulls Covid-19 green pass policy

Economic and medical experts in HCMC are in the process of studying and designing the Covid-19 green pass, said municipal chairman Phan Van Mai.

State Securities Commission punishes violators for share price manipulation

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued a notice on sanctions on two individuals for manipulating the price of FTM shares of the Duc Quan Investment and Development Joint Stock Company. 

Women’s clothing from the Nguyen Dynasty revived in chibi-style paintings

An art project featuring typical women’s costumes during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) was created during the social distancing period by Nguyen Quoc Tri, a.k.a Kris Nguyen, an illustrator in Binh Thanh District in HCM City.

HCM City plans to spend nearly US$350 million to support the needy after Sept. 15

HCM City Chairman Phan Van Mai said there are about 2 million households with 5.3 million people in need of welfare support in HCM City.

Local auto industry needs support amid pandemic

Domestic automobile manufacturers have urged the Ministry of Finance to revise criteria for production capacity so as to enjoy a preferential tax incentive policy for imported automobile parts.

Kind acts during pandemic can be abused by fraudsters

More than ever, caution is needed when helping those in need during the epidemic through social platforms as fraudulent acts have increased.

Vietnam to cooperate with French firm to conduct clinical trials of XAV-19 COVID-19 treatment drug

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan held an online working session with France’s Xenothera company on cooperation to conduct the third phase of clinical trial of Xenothera-developed XAV-19 COVID-19 treatment drug 

NA Chairman delivers remarks on COVID-19, climate change at 5WCSP

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on September 7 made his contribution to several panel discussions on responding to the COVID-19 and climate change at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP5) underway in Vienna, Austria.

NA Chairman busy with meetings on WCSP5 sidelines

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held meetings with Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Eleanor Laing; President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Roberto Fico;