Education Ministry considers more online teaching for Vietnam

Three conditions are needed to make online teaching more common in Vietnam: parents’ support, teachers’ capability of shifting to new teaching methods and students’ readiness for a new style of interaction.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 7

 Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development

Vietnam calls on Myanmar to end violence, find satisfactory solution

Vietnam has called on parties in Myanmar to restrain, end violence, ensure safety for civilians, and conduct dialogues towards a satisfactory solution in conformity with the country’s Constitution and law 

Big businesses pour money into agriculture, expect no profit in short term

Some billionaires have made big investment in agriculture with an ambitious plan to build a strong brand for Vietnam’s farm produce, but they do not expect to make a profit in the short term.

Iron and steel exports witness big leap

During the opening two months of the year, iron and steel exports have enjoyed a stellar growth rate of 71.9% compared to the same period from last year, with major domestic firms such as Hoa Phat and Hoa Sen exporting large shipments.

HCMC sets target of creating 140,00 new jobs in 2021

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have set a target of creating 140,000 new jobs in 2021, according to the city Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs’ plan for the year.

Two more imported Covid-19 patients confirmed on Sunday morning

Two more people have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam, raising the total number of patients in the country to 2,509, the Ministry of Health reported on Sunday morning.

Share of female management in FDI highest among Vietnam economic sectors

The number of Vietnamese women accounts for half of the labor force but less than one-fourth of overall management roles.

Hanoi to relocate polluting factories from downtown in 2021-25

Hanoi has set up a list of 90 industrial establishments that have to be moved out of the inner city.

HCMC Transport Department proposes stopping bus advertising

The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed that the city stop bus advertising due to low demand.

Enterprises’ sustainable development contributes to Vietnam's prosperity: PM

The sustainable development of the business community is an important foundation, contributing to the nation’s prosperity, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc told a meeting with outstanding Vietnamese entrepreneurs and intellectuals in HCMC on March 6.

Stability sought for Thu Duc City prices

The just-established Thu Duc City is already witnessing skyrocketing property prices, with hikes of around 30 per cent reminding local authorities of the need for special policies to manage the market.

Local music market sees reboot in next two months

The local music market is coming back to life with multiple performances scheduled for music lovers across the country in March and April.

HCM City seeks private investors for metro lines

HCM City wants to attract more private investment instead of relying on official development assistance (ODA) to build its remaining metro lines, but experts have said that it faces a difficult challenge.

 

National population database a breakthrough in population management

A national database on population, which was launched on February 25, is a breakthrough in population management work in the country.

Online stalls help ‘rescue’ farm produce in North

Hai Duong’s first farm produce, including cabbage and chicken eggs, are being sold on voso.vn, an e-commerce website, while an online stall distributing Hai Duong’s produce has been set up.

HoSE considers suspending amendment and cancellation orders while trading

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) is considering stopping the allowance of order amendments or cancellations during trading activities to reduce system overloads which have troubled traders recently, the bourse said.

 

Plastic bags and products still plague Hanoi

The use of plastic bags and products in traditional markets and shops continues to plague Hanoi.

 

New regulation on minimum trading lot at HOSE aims to keep small investors away

Around $200 billion is now in tumult after a succession of days of network congestion and the news about the required increase in minimum trading lot from 100 to 1,000 shares on the HCM City stock market.

Vietnam issues new national strategy on gender equality

Vietnam expects to see women holding key leadership positions in 60 percent of state management agencies and local administrations at all levels by 2025 and 75 percent by 2030.

Billionaire concludes major deal

FLC of billionaire Trinh Van Quyet has seen the share price soar amid the HCM City Stock Exchange’s (HOSE) notice about the businessman’s plan to buy 15 million shares.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 6

Danang calls for investment in 10 projects in next five years

Digital transformation and the digital economy

The fourth industrial revolution, digital transformation and the digital economy are mentioned many times in documents of the 13th Party Congress. 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 6

Vietnam records six new COVID-19 infections on March 6 evening

Ao Dai Week 2021 opens

A series of cultural activities celebrating Ao Dai Week 2021 will be organised this weekend in HCM City to celebrate International Women's Day (March 8).