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.

Vietnam spends nearly $2 billion importing meat

Vietnam's total import turnover of livestock products in the first six months of 2021 is estimated at US$1.82 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.9 per cent.

 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 12

Remittances to HCM City rise by 22.34% in first half of 2021

Young food illustrator brings Vietnamese cuisine to life

With an interest in travelling and exploring Vietnamese cuisine, young illustrator Le Rin has considerable knowledge of dishes from various regions across Vietnam. So far he has completed two food illustration books.

Int’l researchers reaffirm value of PCA ruling on East Sea

International researchers and experts while attending a recent teleconference reaffirmed the value of the 2016 ruling on the East Sea by the Permanent Court on Arbitration (PCA).

Seven more COVID-19 fatalities reported, death toll rises to 119

Seven more COVID-19 patients have died in Vietnam during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health reported on July 11.

15th NA Standing Committee to give opinions on personnel work

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will give opinions on the organizational structure, the number of cabinet members for the 2021-2026 term and personnel work to be submitted to the first session of the 15th legislature.

COVID-19: 662 new cases raise national count to 30,478

Additional 662 COVID-19 infections, including three imported cases, were reported in the last 11 hours to 6am on July 12, raising the national tally to 30,478, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

VN agricultural exports hit record: achievements and worries

Amid difficulties and disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam's agricultural exports in the first 5 months of 2021 still reached $22.5 billion, up 30.1% year on year.

Hoa Phat to boost digital transformation through strategic collaboration with CMC Corporation

Hoa Phat Group has chosen CMC Corporation as a strategic consulting partner to help accelerate its digital transformation journey in the next 5 years.

Vietnam reports record number of new COVID-19 cases for fourth day in a row

For the fourth day running, Việt Nam has recorded a record high of new COVID-19 infections.

Additional 713 COVID-19 cases detected on July 11 afternoon

The Ministry of Health confirmed 713 more COVID-19 cases were detected during the 7 hours to 7pm on July 11, raising the national count to 29,816.

Mobile Covid-19 testing van arrives in HCMC

The Ministry of National Defense has just sent a mobile Covid-19 testing van from the capital city of Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in order to strengthen the testing capacity in the city.

 

PM asks Tay Ninh, Long An to strengthen COVID-19 prevention, control

PM Pham Minh Chinh on July 11 requested the southern border province of Tay Ninh to take actions to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading out in the community, strictly monitor those coming from pandemic-hit areas, and control the border.

Bac Lieu prioritises renewable energy

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has chosen renewable energy as one of its top priorities, aiming to restructure the economy towards green growth and sustainable development.

 

HCM City on right track in COVID-19 fight: official

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s current biggest COVID-19 outbreak hot spot, is on the right track in pandemic prevention and control after two days of social distancing imposed in the entire city.

 

Greetings on 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic ties

Vietnamese leaders have extended greetings to their Philippine counterparts on the occasion of the 45th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties (July 12, 1976 - 2021).

Vaccine passport: key for tourism during pandemic

A vaccine passport is a new concept mentioned by many countries to open borders.

Vietnam - top destinations for ASEAN companies looking for growth opportunities

The country continues to offer appealing business and investment opportunities given its strong fundamentals.

 

High expectation for Vietnam’s US$1.1-billion social relief package

Workers forced to take unpaid leave from 15 days to below one month would receive VND1.85 million ($80.4) per person, and VND3.71 million ($161.23) if taking an unpaid leave of over one month.

 

HCMC to mobilize manpower, materials for coronavirus fight: Secretary

Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen said the city will mobilize its uttermost manpower, materials for the fight against Covid-19.

 

Shares of Vietnamese tech-companies selling like hotcakes

Stocks of technology companies are selling very well in the Vietnamese stock market.