VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 15

 Vietnam attends 15th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Vietnam calls for peace, stability in Golan Heights

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, voiced concerns over the ongoing violation of the Disengagement of Forces Agreement in the Golan Heights 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 15

HSX trading congestion to be addressed in July

Both Vietnam, UAE determined to gain win in World Cup qualifying match

At a press conference ahead the match, head coach of the Vietnamese national team Park Hang-seo said the strategy remains in the right place though the UAE beat three other Southeast Asian rivals, namely Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

 

Up to 118 new COVID-19 cases recorded on June 15 morning

The national tally of COVID-19 infections rose to 10,999 after 118 more locally-transmitted cases were confirmed in the past six hours to 12pm on June 15, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Bank deposit interest rates up, as stock market, real estate investing risky

Depositing money at banks is currently the safest and most profitable investment channel, as Covid-19 developments remain complicated and the stock market is "hot" and, thus, risky.

 

Performing artists struggle during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the life of performing artists in Vietnam even harder. Many have had to take up extra jobs to earn a living like selling food online, shipping goods or selling insurance.

Farmers incur big losses as export channels to China get stuck due to Covid crisis

Vegetable and fruit prices have plummeted recently because they cannot be exported to China. In fruit centers, farmers are incurring big losses despite bountiful crops.

 

Non-interest loans for HCM City tourism businesses proposed

The HCM City Department of Tourism has proposed that the municipal People’s Committee provide tourism businesses access to a non-interest loan package of VND208 billion (US$9.06 million).

Phu Quoc fish sauce making becomes national intangible cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised the making of fish sauce on Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as a national intangible cultural heritage in late May, 

Vietnamese earn over VND9 trillion profit from cryptocurrencies in 2020

Vietnam ranks 4th for profit earned from cryptocurrencies among Asian economies in 2020, only after China, Japan and South Korea.

France to help VN secure COVID-19 vaccines

France is to provide support to Vietnam in its efforts to secure much needed COVID-19 vaccines, French Prime Minister Jean Castex told his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh in a phone call on Monday.

Hanoi's relocation of universities, hospitals, industrial establishment still slow

Relocating universities, hospitals, and polluted production facilities to reduce population pressure on the central areas of Hanoi is an important goal of the six residential planning projects in four core inner-city districts.

Banking stocks keep rising

The price for stocks of banks continue to attract cash flow and have increased again, helping bank assets reach new records.

2nd 'Make in Vietnam digital technology products' awards launched

The winners of the "Make in Vietnam digital technology product" awards 2021 will be considered for inclusion on the list of IT products and services prioritized for investment, hiring and procurement by state agencies.

Vietnam to issue e-certificate for Covid-19 vaccination

According to the National Center for Technology on Covid-19 Prevention and Control, electronic certificates for Covid-19 vaccinations will be issued at people’s request.

Two new tycoons worth over US$1 billion on the stock market

Chairman of Phat Dat Real Estate Group, Nguyen Van Dat, and the Chairman of Novaland, another real estate group, Bui Thanh Nhon, have become the latest people who own stocks worth over $1 billion.

Hanoi to elect new leaders

At the first meeting of the 2021-2026 term, the Hanoi People's Council will elect the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Hanoi People's Council and the Hanoi People's Committee.

Online ads earn big amid COVID-19 pandemic

Online advertising, as the first choice of firms and brands amid the pandemic, is thriving in Vietnam and could reach the milestone of 1 billion USD in revenue this year.

2021 economic outlook remains positive despite COVID-19 resurgence

Data shows that industrial production index in the first five months of the year advanced 9.9 percent year-on-year, with manufacturing and processing up 12.6 percent.

Absent Park confident ahead of crunch UAE match

Vietnam will have to do without head coach Park Hang-seo in the 2022 World Cup qualifying match against the host UAE on June 15 but the RoK coach is confident of a good result in his absence.

Health Ministry sets up standing COVID-19-prevention unit in HCM City

The Ministry of Health has decided to establish a standing division for COVID-19 prevention and control in Ho Chi Minh City, which is headed by its Deputy Minister Nguyen Truong Son.

Five-month ODA disbursement at localities meets 1.73 percent of yearly targets

The disbursed amount of public investment funded by ODA in localities in the first five months of 2021 stood at over VND1.1 trillion ($47.9 million), equivalent to just 1.73 percent of the year’s target, according to the Ministry of Finance.

NA Standing Committee proposes four matters under supervision in 2022

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee proposed four issues under supervision in 2022 to the legislature during its 57th meeting in Hanoi on June 14.

Vietnam confirms 71 new COVID-19 infections

Vietnam reported 71 more COVID-19 infections, including one imported case, in the last 12 hours to 6am on June 15, according to the Ministry of Health.