Bonanza within reach with introduction of RCEP deal

With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership set to take effect next year, more opportunities are around the corner for Vietnam to attract more investment and expand its trade with foreign partners.

Grass always greener in traditional craft village

Sedge bags made in Tong Vu Village in the northern province of Thai Binh have been much favoured among Vietnamese with a green lifestyle in recent years.

PM asks for safely, flexibly adapting to COVID-19

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested consistently pursuing the policy of safely, flexibly adapting to and effectively controlling COVID-19 pandemic.

Female valedictorian discovers security vulnerabilities of US tech giant Oracle

Before becoming valedictorian at the Academy of Cryptography Techniques, Le My Quynh had been been honored by a US tech group for her discovery of important security flaws.

Vietnam approves ASEAN agreements aiming at facilitating traveling among member states

The Government has just issued Resolution 150/NQ-CP approving the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Cross-border Transport of Passengers by Road Vehicles (CBTP).

Doctors warn of psychological disorders among students because of long-term online study

Having to study online for a long time, many students could develop eye, bone or joint problems, or mental disorders, doctors say.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Russian business executives

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted receptions on December 2 for leaders of big Russian companies.

HCM City to pilot school reopening in two weeks

Schools in HCM City will reopen for 1st, 9th, and 12th grade pupils from December 13 for a two-week pilot period.

17 Vietnamese rescued after ship sinks near RoK’s Ulleung Island

The Republic of Korea's Coast Guard on has successfully rescued 17 Vietnamese sailors after their cargo ship sank near the eastern island of Ulleung.

Strong solutions to be rolled out in next two years to recover economy

A programme on economic recovery and development is scheduled to be submitted to the National Assembly's extraordinary session in late 2021, heard the Government’s regular press conference on December 2.

Cash injection to give economy lease of life

A gigantic economic recovery and development programme worth nearly $35 billion is expected to drive the economy to a higher level of growth.

Netflix denies purchase of phimmoi domain name

Vietnamese users were surprised when they were redirected to Netflix.com when they tried to access phimmoi.net, a website that provides pirated movies.

Hanoi parents undecided about vaccinations for their children

The news about one more death in Binh Phuoc after a Covid-19 vaccination and the extension of expiry dates for two batches of Pfizer vaccines has caused concern among Hanoi parents.

Russian investments are ‘precious bricks’ that build Vietnam-Russia relations

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that Russian enterprises investing in Vietnam are not only international investors but also close friends who contribute to the building of the traditional relationship between the two countries.

MB names its strategic partner for banking project in Cambodia

The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) and Shinsei Bank on December 2, 2021 signed an agreement on the establishment of a commercial joint venture bank in Cambodia.

Impressions of Vietnamese President's official visit to Switzerland

Swiss President Guy Parmelin believes that President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's visit will be a new development step in Vietnam-Switzerland relations.

A month after launch, Vietnam has yet to receive signal from NanoDragon satellite

Twenty-two days after its launch into orbit, the developer of the NanoDragon satellite has not received a signal.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 2

Vietnam among markets driving future trade growth: Standard Chartered

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 2

HCM City to pilot in-person classes in December

First smart e-bus fleet hits Hanoi street

VinBus Ecology Transport Services Limited Liability Company (VinBus), the transport services arm of conglomerate Vingroup, is due to launch the first smart electric bus fleet of Vietnam in Hanoi starting December 2.

Vietnam, Russia sign cooperation agreement on vaccine production

Vietnamese pharmaceutical company VABIOTECH and Sovico Group signed a cooperation agreement with Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) on the supply and production of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnam.

Banks warned of risks as they hold large amount of realty bonds

As major buyers in the market, commercial banks are holding large amounts of corporate bonds, mostly realty bonds. The central bank has issued a warning about the risks with the bonds.

Hanoi to spend VND437 trillion on housing projects until 2025

Hanoi will spend a total of VND437 trillion (USD18.83 billion) on housing projects in the 2021-2025 period.

Vietnam’s COVID vaccine developer stops third phase trial due to volunteers shortage

The third phase of clinical trials of Vietnam's homemade COVID-19 vaccine COVIVAC have been halted, due to a shortage of volunteers. 

Rising Covid case numbers threaten manufacturing recovery

New orders increased for the second straight month as the easing of pandemic restrictions in recent months improved demand in the sector. Moreover, the rate of expansion was solid and the sharpest since April.