Manufacturing sector firms want to vaccinate workers

Manufacturing workers should be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible as they are vulnerable to infection, according to business groups.

VN, Norway sign Letter of Intent on marine aquaculture co-operation

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien and Norway’s State Secretary Trine Danielsen on Friday signed a Letter of Intent on promoting trade, co-operation and investment in the marine aquaculture sector.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 24

COVID-19: 96 new cases, 73 recoveries

High rates of turnout seen in May 23 elections: NEC

Most cities and provinces reported high rates of turnout of over 90 percent in the May 23 elections exceeded, with some recording a rate of as high as 99.99 percent as of 10pm the same day, reported the National Election Council (NEC).

Vietnam 0 – 0 Lebanon at FIFA Futsal World Cup Asian Play-off tie

Vietnam were held to a 0-0 draw by stronger rivals Lebanon in the first leg of their FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 Asian Play-off tie in the United Arab Emirates on May 23.

Expert: Vietnam’s FTAs driving up exports-imports

Vietnam’s exports and imports rose over 24 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by the country’s free trade agreements (FTAs), an expert has said.

VN e-commerce platforms may lose home ground

Vietnamese businesses need to prepare and move ahead to win the e-commerce race.

Vietnam’s elections attract int’l media coverage

The elections have attracted attention from international media. 

Pangolin dance raises awareness about wildlife protection

Choreographer Quang Dang is known for his “Washing hands” dance, which reminded people during the first wave of COVID-19 last year about the health ministry’s hygiene recommendations on washing hands. 

20 years for Vietnam to become rich and strong

If developing countries do not make breakthroughs during the golden population period, they will find it difficult to overcome the middle-income trap to become developed countries.

IPOs on foreign bourses helping raise prestige of Vietnamese businesses

Conducting an initial public offering (IPO) to list on a foreign stock exchange not only helps Vietnamese companies attract investors but also strengthens their status and the country’s profile in the world.

Elections show strength of Vietnamese people: NA Chairman

The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure create a vivid illustration of the Vietnamese people’s strength, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said.

Infection tally in new wave hit 2,164, with 129 more cases confirmed

The infection tally of Vietnam's fourth coronavirus wave rose to 2,164 after an additional 129 new COVID-19 cases of local transmission were confirmed by the Ministry of Health on May 23.

Pictures of the election day

This morning, more than 69 million voters across the country went to polling stations in 84,767 constituencies to select deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.

96-year-old woman and her relatives go to vote in Hanoi

Mrs. Doan Thi Thuan, 96, was one of the first to cast a ballot at polling station No. 2, Dien Bien ward at 6:30 a.m.

 

Unprecedented images at polling stations in quarantine areas across Vietnam

This morning, voters who were under quarantine cast their votes at polling stations inside quarantine centers and isolated areas.

'Special' voters go to the polls in Hanoi

This morning (May 23), many special voters, including the elderly and people with disabilities, in Hanoi went to the polls to exercise their citizenship.

The rising popularity of rap music in Vietnam

Den Vau, whose real name is Nguyen Duc Cuong, was born in 1989. He is a native of the northern region, but was born and raised in the South. 

Many constituencies report early high turnout rates in largest-ever election

Voters nationwide went to the polls on Sunday to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils of all levels for the 2021-26 tenure.

Tens of thousands of railway workers unpaid due to funding delay

The lives of tens of thousands of railways workers have once again been turned upside down as their salaries have remained unpaid for four months. 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 23

Wind power sector attractive to investors, construction firms

Vietnamese art masterpieces to be sold in Christie's upcoming auction

Three Vietnamese paintings by late Vietnamese painters will be auctioned at the Christie’s upcoming 20th and 21st Century Art Evening Sale in Hong Kong (China) on May 24.

The economic side of steel price

A steel price hike would affect immediately some economic sectors and later the entire economy. The final outcome is that the price level in the economy will go up.

Elections go as planned nationwide: NA Vice Chairman

The elections have gone as planned in all cities and provinces so far, thanks to well-organised and convenient setup, member of the National Election Council and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh told reporters on May 23.

Border guard forces of Vietnam, China, Laos meet to boost coordination

The border guard forces of Vietnam, China, and Laos met at the countries’ border T-junction on May 22 to discuss border management and defence measures and launch a week-long joint border management programme.