IMF: Vietnam’s inflation in 2021 may remain at 4%

The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic is forecast to keep hampering Vietnam from reducing inflation this year, despite the strong efforts to stimulate fiscal and monetary policies.

Water puppetry made from discarded materials

Mr. Ho Van Than (60 years old, Quynh Thien ward, Hoang Mai town, Nghe An province) is very admired for his flair in turning scrap shops into riveting electric puppets.

Profile change boosts rice export

The shift in rice export from low- to mid- and high-quality helped the rice export industry fare better in 2020. Yet much has to be done to maintain achievements.

Vietnam proposes IMO prioritise sailors in COVID-19 vaccinations

Vietnam has proposed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) consider the issuance of regulations on prioritising COVID-19 vaccinations for sailors regardless their nationalities, thus minimising the risk of pandemic spreading among the group.

Investors feel insecure about HCM City Stock Exchange congestion, move to other bourses

The chronic congestion on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) has caused losses for retail investors, making them insecure.

377 health workers getting Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in stable condition

Some 377 health workers who got the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine yesterday are in stable condition now.

Covid-19 and digital transformation

Digital transformation is keeping life going but in a ‘new normal’ state.

Vietnam’s ambassador urges improved awareness of women’s role in peace processes

Ireland and 11 member states of the UN Security Council, including Vietnam, co-held on March 8 an Arria-formula meeting entitled “Call to Lead by Example: Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes”.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 9

No new COVID-19 infections logged on March 9 morning

Important dates in legislative election

The followings are the 16 important dates in the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure.

Education regulations about teachers' ethical conduct stir concern

The new circulars released by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) not only have raised concern about the criteria for ranking teachers’ qualifications, but also the criteria about professional ethics.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 9

Shares cut early gains to end lower as bank stocks decline

Vietnam stock market predicted to surpass 1,200-threshold in mid-term

For 2021, the firm expected Vn-Index to fluctuate in range of 1,070-1,250.

 

CAAV proposes allowing Boeing B737 Max aircraft to transit in Vietnam

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed the Ministry of Transport allow the Boeing B737 Max aircraft to transit in Vietnam, following Boeing’s efforts in handling safety problems.

‘Foreign eagles’ and ‘Viet dragons’ do the 'tango dance' together

Vietnam needs to create favorable conditions for ‘Viet dragons’ and ‘foreign eagles’ to join the "tango dance" that brings benefits to both sides, according to VIetnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) chair Vu Tien Loc.

Teachers unhappy with new master's degree regulation

Managerial officers and teachers complain that, under new regulations, it is more difficult to get a promotion, especially the rank of first-class teachers.

iPhone 12 users in Vietnam can now use 5G services

iPhone 12 users now can experience the features that 5G can offer.

Dual task of Vietnamese sport

Recently, two Vietnamese match officials, referee Bui Thi Thu Trang and assistant referee Truong Thi Le Trinh, made the FIFA shortlist of 750 candidates, 

Mindset change needed to achieve gender equality in labour market: ILO

A new research brief shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only exacerbated existing inequalities but also created new gender gaps, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam has said,

One domestically-transmitted, 11 imported COVID-19 cases recorded on March 8 evening

Twelve new COVID-19 infections were recorded in the past 12 hours to 6:00 pm on March 8, including 11 imported cases, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

HCM City continues closure of discos, bars, karaoke parlors

Ho Chi Minh City will continue the closure of discos, bars, karaoke parlors to ensure safety amid COVID-19 pandemic, while other service business types will be resumed from March 9.

Covid-19 vaccinations begin in Vietnam

On the morning of March 8, the first Vietnamese were injected with Covid-19 vaccine at four places: 

Making the most of life behind bars

Time spent behind bars is never meant to be easy. But some foreign inmates at Vinh Quang Prison are making the most of their lives locked up. 

Carer for cemetery devotes daily life to martyrs

For the last 40 years, she comes to clear grass, burn incense, and sit and talk at the martyrs’ graves at the cemetery every day.

Economy remains on upward track

In defiance of the health crisis hurting the domestic economy, Vietnam has earned international optimitism for its growth outlook on the back of the country’s good control of COVID-19 leading to impressively positive growth last year.