HCM City offers assistance to children orphaned by COVID-19

Two siblings from District 10 in HCM City lost their parents who died from COVID-19, and three days later, their paternal grandfather passed away after contracting COVID-19.

Pandemic will continue to hit State budget revenue in the coming months

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is concerned the COVID-19 pandemic would continue to affect State budget revenue in the coming months.

Australia, US stress importance of ensuring freedoms in East Sea

Australia and the US underlined the importance of countries’ ability to exercise their maritime rights and freedoms in the East Sea, consistent with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),

Additional 100,000 vials of Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment arrive in Vietnam

Approximately 100,000 vials of Remdesivir produced by Mylan pharmaceutical company under Pfizer group have arrived in Vietnam in order to treat COVID-19 patients.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 17

HCM City drafts safety criteria for transport businesses

Ministry of Transport proposes toll on State-invested expressway

The Ministry of Transport is consulting ministries and Government agencies on collecting tolls at sections of the North-South Expressway built from State capital.

Airfare scheme may deprive 43 million passengers of opportunity to fly at low cost

If a proposed airfare scheme is applied, the fees will make it impossible for low-income earners to travel by air.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 17

Vietcombank to spend $3.6m to buy Vietnam Airlines’ new shares

Deputy PM requests completion of dossier for licensing home grown COVID-19 vaccine

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam has asked for completion of the dossier of the homegrown Nano Covax vaccine to submit for urgent licencing, and assistance for relevant firms in testing the anti-virus drug Molnupiravir.

NA Committee turns spotlight on financial support for COVID-19 affected businesses and people

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday continued discussions about the best ways to support businesses and people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam’s auto market hits bottom

Although car manufacturers have cut prices deeply to stimulate demand, the Vietnamese auto market witnessed a record decrease in monthly sales over the past five years when fewer than 9,000 cars were sold in August 2021.

HCM City ready with 3rd COVID relief package for laid-off workers, poor

Grassroots officials in HCM City are scrambling to update to identify and list people requiring relief from the COVID-19 pandemic under a proposed VND10,000 billion (US$435 million) support package.

110-year-old woman wins battle against COVID-19 in HCM City

A 110-year-old woman has been discharged from a COVID-19 hospital in Ho Chi Minh City after making a full recovery from the virus.

Vietnam gets back on track in Futsal World Cup hope with 3-2 win over Panama

Vietnam revived their dream for the Futsal World Cup 2021 with a 3-2 win over Panama after losing 1-9 to Brazil in their first match in the qualifying round.

Hanoi narrows locked-down areas to recover business, production

Hanoi will narrow locked-down areas to restore production and business activities, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Extending lockdown, HCMC adjusts social, business activities

HCM City authorities are planning to grant green cards associated with personal QR Codes in certain districts; amend regulations on goods delivery and receipt; and allow more business fields to operate, commencing from September 16.

American investor earns VND1,000 billion from Vietnam’s hot stock

The largest private equity fund management company in the US has just sold Vinhomes shares and made a profit of more than VND1,000 billion (nearly US$ 43.5 million) after a year.

VN football team drops in FIFA rankings in September

The World Football Federation (FIFA) has announced the rankings of national teams for September 2021.

92% of people aged 18 and over in HCM City have received one Covid-19 vaccine dose

According to the HCM City Center for Disease Control (HCDC), the city achieved the goal of administering the first doses of Covid-19 vaccine to people aged 18 years and older by September 15.

E-commerce turns small businesses into big cross-border traders

Many business owners have found major partners after joining international B2B marketplaces.

Recovered patients now take care of Covid-19 patients

The demand for assistance from people who have recovered from Covid-19 patients and finished their quarantine time has increased in HCM City.

Tu Linh boat racing festival in Ly Son features national ritual, culture

As part of the national intangible cultural heritage, the Tu Linh boat racing festival in Ly Son Island District in the central province of Quang Ngai is organised annually to pay tribute to national ancestors.

Images of Da Nang’s largest-ever vaccination campaign

From September 15 to 21, Da Nang City will implement a plan to administer AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 to more than 192,200 people.

Finding new life for old jeans

While many brands are struggling to find new sources of materials, there are still many designers who have moved towards the concept of using recycled materials. 

More tax, fee cuts to benefit pandemic-hit enterprises, people

About 118 trillion VND (5.16 billion USD) worth of taxes, land rent, fees, and charges are expected to be reduced or have payment deadlines extended in 2021 to assist enterprises and people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.