New phase on horizon for solar power development

Vietnam, a rising star in Asia in solar power development, is to slash feed-in tariffs for rooftop solar installations this month, 

Red River needs to be planned under ‘Thuan Thien’ principle

In 1921, architect Ernest Hébrard visited Vietnam to plan the development of Da Lat and started field research in Hanoi.

Land subsidence endangers Mekong Delta

The overexploitation of groundwater in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has contributed to severe land subsidence, which could lead to devastating consequences if the practice continues, experts have said.

Mobile money attempts to topple classic banking

The newly-launched mobile money pilot programme is expected to heat up competition for domestic players but also open collaboration opportunities to cash in on the niche market.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 27

PM orders proactive response to saline intrusion, water shortage in Mekong Delta

Becoming a cybersecurity power to have peace

A cybersecurity powerhouse is like a military power in the real world. Vietnam must be a power in cybersecurity. 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 27

Programme supporting enterprises in optimising opportunities from EVFTA debuts

Le Khanh Hai appointed Chair of State President Office

Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Office of State President Le Khanh Hai has been promoted as the office’s chairman.

 

Ngoc Thao enters top 10 national costumes of Miss Grand International 2020

Vietnamese contestant Ngoc Thao’s national costume got into the top 10 of the most beautiful ethnic costumes at Miss Grand International 2020 pageant and will compete for the top 3 on the final night on March 27, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnam to soon produce COVID-19 vaccine

The time for research and production of Nano Covax, Vietnam’s first candidate vaccine to reach human trial stage, has been shortened as much as possible, but safety has been ensured, said a health official.

MIC focusing on popularising Mobile Money

The successful implementation of Mobile Money is one of the major targets of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Vietnam aims to create own imprints as UNSC Chair

Vietnam is looking to leave its imprints as the Chair of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in April through the Chair’s statements and resolutions built by Vietnam and other UNSC member countries,

Need for digital transformation personnel sees sharp rise: report

As firms are accelerating digital transformation, the need for information technology (IT)-related roles, namely data engineer, infrastructure engineer, or chief technology officer (CTO), is also rising significantly.

Wind power overdevelopment faces risks

Sharing the same fate as solar power, sales of wind power in Vietnam are expected to be difficult because of "severe excess electricity" at some point in time.

E-cigarettes must be banned in Vietnam: policymakers

E-cigarettes, called Vape or new-generation cigarettes, will cause serious harm to young generation in Vietnam.

Vietnam, UK exchange official notes of UKVFTA

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung on March 26 chaired a ceremony to exchange official notes between Vietnam and the UK confirming the effective date of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

Targets set by 14th National Assembly fulfilled

Despite the challenges during the 14th tenure of the National Assembly from 2016 to 2020, Vietnam still recorded major achievements under the sound leadership of the Party and the careful monitoring of the National Assembly. 

Vietnam GDP growth set to rebound to 6.6% in 2021: WB

Vietnam and China are the only two economies in East Asia and Pacific experiencing a V-shaped rebound where output has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

Job opportunity for people with disabilities: a hard journey

Ministries and State agencies are debating what employment for people with disabilities is appropriate and inappropriate, said Dinh Thi Thuy, Deputy Chief of Office of the Vietnam National Committee on People with Disabilities.

PM, Deputy PMs took 570 trips during 2016-20 tenure

In 2016-2020, Government leaders took 570 business trips to many localities, agencies and hotspots to give timely instructions to solve urgent and important matters.

Vietnam records five new COVID-19 infection cases

Vietnam recorded five new COVID-19 cases over the past 12 hours to 6pm on March 26, including two illegal entrants in southern Binh Duong province and norther port city of Hai Phong and three imported, the Ministry of Health said.

Ministry aiming to collect taxes from e-commerce sellers

The Ministry of Finance has asked digital-based businesses and delivery service companies to provide information about e-commerce sellers using their platforms and services so they can be taxed.

Hanoi’s plan to relocate residents cautiously welcomed

Pham Duc Bach, 41, of Alley 74, Hang Khoai Street, Hoan Kiem District, applauded after hearing that his family might benefit from the city administration’s plan to relocate residents in four inner districts of Hanoi from now until 2030.

Ngoc Thao performs confidently at Miss Grand International 2020 semi-finals

In the semi-final night on March 25, the second runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2020 Ngoc Thao performed very well in both swimsuits and nightgown categories.

Paintings of Vietnamese artists return home from Japan

Japanese collector Itoh Toyokichi donated a collection of 238 paintings by famous Vietnamese painters to the central city of Da Nang.