Vietnamese game expected to be another Flappy Bird

With the price tripling within one week and the capitalization value hitting nearly $1 billion, Axie Infinity, the Blockchain-based game project developed by Vietnamese, has become a global phenomenon.

 

Vietnam is second-fastest growing stock market with multi-billion dollar records: report

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has reported that Vietnam was the second-fastest growing stock market in the first half of the year, despite the fourth Covid-19 outbreak.

 

High-school final exams are over as families sigh with relief

At 3.30 pm July 8, the time for the English exam, the last exam for the 2021 high school finals ended, and the exam organizers felt relieved. 

Vietnam affirms clear, consistent stance on settlement of East Sea disputes

Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes in the East Sea is clear and consistent, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on July 12.

GDP still grows in midst of tribulations among the poor, businesses

Do GDP calculations take into account the fact that a taxi driver gets poorer by 10 times more as he has to spend VND100,000 on nCoV testing a day, and informal workers have no access to cheap meals in HCM City?

 

Hanoi shuts in-person dining, barbershops starting July 13

Hanoi will once again enforce further restrictions on non-essential services in response to growing risks of COVID-19 transmission from arrivals from outbreak-hit regions as well as insufficient public observance of COVID prevention measures.

Daily count sets new record high at 2,383, HCM City’s tally passes 14,770 in new wave

An additional 609 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the past six hours to 6 pm July 12, thereby raising the daily infection count to more than 2,383.

Vietnam Airlines resumes several international routes as of mid-July

Vietnam Airlines announced on July 12 that it will reopen international routes from the country to a number of destinations in Asia, Europe, and Australia between July and October.

Four more deaths related to COVID-19 confirmed

Four more deaths related to COVID-19 were announced by health authorities Monday morning, including two people in their forties.

Vietnam traditional martial arts federation in Italy established

The establishment of a Vietnam Traditional Martial Arts Federation in Italy was announced at a workshop on Vietnam’s traditional martial arts (Vocotruyen) held in the northern city of Piacenza on July 10.

Hanoi reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, releases list of locations they visited

The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (HCDC) recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday morning, including two cases relating to SEI Company and eight cases related to people returning to the capital from HCM City.

Coal conundrum ahead forces Vietnam to rethink priorities

While the pressure on the environment and issues like climate change are increasing, it remains difficult for Vietnamese companies and the government to turn away from fossil fuels completely.

All resources mobilised to help HCM City cope with 50,000 infection scenario

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that all resources are being mobilised in order to help Ho Chi Minh City combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with the southern metropolis asked to prepare for a possible infection scenario of up to 50,000.

Businesses adapt to the pandemic, offer workers temporary housing

Many businesses and manufacturers are finding ways to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining operations and keeping workers safe.

Nguyen Van Loi picked as new Party secretary of Binh Duong

Nguyen Van Loi, Secretary of the Party Committee in Binh Phuoc Province, has been picked as the new Secretary of the Party Committee of Binh Duong Province.

Debt under control thanks to prudent and effective actions

Effective usage of the state budget has helped Vietnam succeed in bringing public debt under control since 2016, ensuring national financial security.

Woman offers birds sanctuary

A woman in the northern province of Ha Tinh has used her home as a sanctuary for cò cói (Chinese pond heron) for the last 60 years. 

Fashion firms turn to online, promote digitalisation amid COVID-19

Attentively watching a model presenting a new collection by popular fashion brand IVY moda on her mobile, Nguyen Ngoc Thao, from time to time, types in a question about a product she likes.

HCM City to start work on first BRT project early next year

Work on the first bus rapid transit (BRT) project in HCMC is expected to kick off in early 2022 and put into operation in 2023, according to the HCMC Transportation Works Construction Investment Project Management Authority.

Stock market continues to draw new investors

Cash flow from individuals and businesses deposited in banks at low interest rates has been increasing gradually, while capital mobilization in the securities sector has also been quite active.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 12

Additional 1,112 COVID-19 cases reported during July 12 morning

Hanoi plans to build more public and green spaces

Public green spaces have never been more important in Hanoi, a densely populated city facing challenges from rapid urbanisation, climate change and air pollution.

Deputy PM calls for safe organisation of amnesty amid COVID-19

The Central Advisory Council on Amnesty (CACA) convened a meeting in Hanoi on Saturday under the chair of Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh to discuss the national amnesty plan for the upcoming National Day (September 2).

Vietnam does not discriminate over vaccinations

Vietnam's expat community has been reassured they will not be left behind when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.

HCM City to be prioritised in vaccine supply: PM

The Government will give priority to Ho Chi Minh City in allocating COVID-19 vaccines amid a strong surge in infection cases in the city, giving it 25 percent of the total vaccine doses received, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.