VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 6

Vietnam’s production rises at fastest pace since Nov 2018

Health Minister gets AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shot

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long received his first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine alongside three deputy ministers on May 6 in Hanoi.

Le Hong Quang appointed Party Secretary of An Giang Province

The southern province of An Giang has had the new Party Chief - Mr. Le Hong Quang.

More local banks have young leaders

Ms. Tran Thi Thu Hang, CEO of Sunshine Group, has become the youngest leader in Vietnam’s banking industry after being appointed chairwoman of KienLongBank.

Value sharing and opportunities for Vietnamese suppliers in global value chain

Multinationals corporations and foreign-invested enterprises increasingly focus on sustainability in their cooperation with local suppliers, 

Warning of loopholes in Covid-19 testing in Vietnam

Experts said that it is necessary to carefully consider the sample collecting techniques used for Covid-19 tests.

China's fishing ban strongly opposed

The Vietnam Fisheries Association vehemently opposes China’s wrong, unilateral act of a fishing ban in waters under the sovereignty of Vietnam.

New programme on cai luong, tuong launched

A new drama programme about cai luong (reformed opera) and tuong (classical drama) has been launched by two private theatres in HCM City. 

Khanh Van looks confident in US for Miss Universe 2021

Vietnamese contestant Khanh Van has participated in the first activity of the Miss Universe 2021 pageant which is underway in the United States, with the beauty wearing an outfit featuring the national flags of both Vietnam and the US.

BOT investors face debt, heavy losses for massive loans

Build-operate-transfer (BOT) investors are falling into a debt trap and incurring heavy losses due to a decline in the toll fee collection, 

Early voting organised in 12 provinces, cities nationwide

Given special geographical and job conditions, many constituencies nationwide have been allowed to hold early voting so that their voters can exercise citizens’ rights and responsibilities.

Japan, France concerned about China’s actions in East Sea

Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on May 5 voiced grave concerns over China’s unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East China Sea and the East Sea, during a meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in London, the UK.

PAN Group entrusted with protection of ST24 and ST25 rice trademarks in int'l markets

The PAN Group has been authorised to register ownership rights for the ST24 and ST25 rice varieties in foreign markets and protect related trademarks.

Compulsory quarantine period extended to 21 days

The compulsory concentrated COVID-19 quarantine period in Vietnam has been officially extended to 21 days.

Hanoi raises COVID-19 alert following new infections

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh has ordered drastically implementing COVID-19 prevention and control measures amid the complex and unexpected developments of the pandemic.

Vietnamese returnees by road to get quarantine fee support

Vietnam will support quarantine fees for its citizens who return from neighbouring countries by road.

Largest mobile network operators join forces against junk simcards

Under the coordination of VTA, the three largest mobile network operators are working togetjer to implement a plan on managing subscribers’ information, aiming to stop the existence of junk simcards and ready-activated simcards.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai coach keeps his eye on the prize

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) are title favourites thanks to an 11-match unbeaten run in the V.League 1 and coach Kiatisuk Senamuang is aiming to keep his players focused in a bid to secure glory.

HCM City to speed up anti-flooding projects

Flood control projects in HCM City will be sped up in preparation for the upcoming rainy season.

Several officials face discipline for allegedly causing Covid-19 transmission in Ha Nam

The provincial government of Ha Nam has decided to file charges against a case causing Covid-19 transmission in the province’s Quan Nhan Hamlet, Dao Ly Commune, Ly Nhan District, 

Business health to come first in future wage date changes

In addition to recommending against an increase in wages this year, many experts and businesses have also opposed proposals to change the timing of regional minimum wage changes from January 1 to July 

HCM City adds more pre-1975 villas to preservation list

The HCM City's People Committee has added 35 old villas in the city to the list of ancient villas that need to be preserved.

GDVC licenses Hateco Group’s customs clearance site for post and courier items

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued Decision No.1189/QD-TCHQ to grant an operational license for the customs clearance site for post and courier items of Hateco Group. The site is located in Long Bien Inland Clearance Depot in Hanoi.

Further administrative reform needed

Vietnamese people and businesses are still struggling with administrative procedures and are being held back by an unstable business environment.

Technology and industry critically important to reach developed-country status

VinGroup's investment in the auto industry is a great challenge, coming from high aspirations and showing a sense of responsibility to the country.