Raw material price hikes affect trade

After months of continuous trade surplus, Vietnam witnessed the return of a trade deficit in May, but it is too early to conclude whether this represents a new trend in the balance of trade though a bumpy road remains ahead for businesses.

Special posters raise awareness of Covid-19 prevention

A poster project, jointly carried out by the Veterans Association of Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District and the Youth Union of the district’s Bach Khoa Ward, has helped raise public awareness of the Covid-19 prevention and control.

Vietnamese art book on wildlife to be released in UK

An art book about wildlife by writer Trang Nguyen and painter Jeet Zdung will be released in the UK in September following a copyright agreement signed by the book’s publisher, Kim Dong Publishing House, and its partner, Pan MacMillan. 

The responsibility of F1s in preventing the spread of Covid-19

I received a call some days ago from a friend. She said she had become an F1 when taking a flight on which there was a person with Covid-19.

 

War invalid donates VND4.5 billion to Covid-19 vaccine fund

“I am a soldier. If I don’t die on the battlefield, I need to lead a meaningful life in peacetime,” said Le Van De, a war invalid in Hai Duong, explaining why he donated VND4.5 billion to the vaccine fund.

Methamphetamine use on the rise in Vietnam: UNODC

The number of methamphetamine users in Vietnam increased by nine times from 2016 to 2020, a new report has found.

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UNICEF welcomes Vietnam's approval of programme on child protection online

Hoi An to educate primary school kids on heritage

A 150-page heritage education document set, compiled by historians and cultural researchers from Hoi An City’s centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, 

Vietnam win 2-1 victory over Malaysia, taking huge step to World Cup qualification’s third round

Vietnam took a huge step towards making it to the third and final round of World Cup qualification for the first time in history with a tense 2-1 win over Malaysia on June 11 night.

Gang colludes with foreigners to cheat Vietnamese women

Gang members got acquainted with Vietnamese women, declared their love for them, and then presented them with gifts. 

Painting by local artist fetches US$1 million at French auction

A lacquer painting by renowned Vietnamese painter Pham Hau was sold for EUR833,000, equivalent to over US$1 million, during an auction held by French auction house Aguttes.

HCM City to speed up vaccination drive, assist businesses affected by outbreak

HCM City authorities will continue to support the business community affected by the pandemic and speed up the vaccination drive, Nguyen Van Nen, secretary of the city Party Committee, said during an online conference on Thursday.

Bac Giang migrant workers to be relocated as part of Covid-19 fight

The northern province of Bac Giang, Vietnam’s ongoing Covid-19 epicentre, plans for workers from other localities to return to their hometowns to help mitigate Covid-19 infections.

It is time to reform the state administrative apparatus

Reforming the state administrative apparatus is a national policy which has been noted in resolutions of all eight national congresses of the Communist Party of Vietnam during the 35 years of Doi Moi (reform).

Ministry affirms Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line certified as safe by French consultant

Responding to news about the recommendations from Apave-Certifier-Tricc (ACT), a French consulting firm, over the safety of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project,

Baroque concert to be held online

A free online concert entitled SiaM Vol. 8: Il Barroco will be organised by the music project 'Schubert in a Mug' at 8pm on June 14.

New stock trading system from RoK in trial run from next week

A trial run of a stock trading system from the Republic of Korea, known as KRX, will be conducted from Monday (June 14) next week, Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) announced Thursday.

HCM City seeks ways to help laid-off workers, poor people survive pandemic

Financial relief packages and free supply of rice and other essential goods are among the many initiatives being taken by the Government and charity organisations to help workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Repair of APG cable completed, AAE-1 route to interrupt service until July 23

According to the latest information from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), it is expected that on June 11 the APG cable route will be fully repaired.

Students pray at Temple of Literature gate before high-school entrance exams

Hanoi’s high-school entrance exam will take place on June 12-13. Before the exams, many parents and students prayed at the gate of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) for good luck.

Vietnam sets up more maritime militias

The militia squadrons are tasked with reconnaissance and maritime exploitation

Vietnam offers vaccination to foreign diplomats

Foreign diplomats and UN representatives are among the first to get vaccinated in Vietnam.

HOSE technical problems continue despite promises to fix the problems

The stock market is witnessing trading sessions with sharp declines amid technical problems that have gone unresolved for years despite repeated promises from the management agency.

 

Domestic retailers realise their potential of retaking Vietnam

The rise of local retailers via mergers and acquisitions is expected to transform the competitive landscape of Vietnam’s retail market, which used to be dominated by foreign investors, and help domestic equivalents complete their ecosystems.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 11

81 domestic Covid-19 cases reported in five localities