When will electric cars see a boom in Vietnam?

The slow sales of electric cars indicate that Vietnamese are still hesitating to use this kind of vehicle. The problem is not high price, but concern about operation and local infrastructure such as recharging stations.

Winning ways in the world of futsal

Vietnam national team and Thai Son Nam’s manager Pham Minh Giang has taken a giant step towards joining the Vietnam futsal hall of fame after being nominated by the Futsal Planet Awards as one of the 10 best futsal coaches in the world

Local lacquer to take on the world

Vietnamese lacquer painting, or son mai, has become a precious and unique artistic craft over the course of thousands of years.

Ha Giang seeks new airport

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has just asked the Ministry of Transport to add the construction of an airport to the master plan on Vietnam’s airport system in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases on early February 21

Vietnam has no new COVID-19 cases to report in the past 12 hours to 6am of February 21, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

HCMC gathers forces to participate in Covid-19 prevention

HCM City Vice Mayor Duong Anh Duc has just sent a dispatch to the heads of departments, divisions, and industries, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Thu Duc City, and districts on strengthening measures to prevent Covid-19.

Vietnam suggests US$3,475 penalty for personal data breach

The move by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security is essential as it is the personal information protection that shows respect for the right of each person.

Vietnam supports UNCTAC future priorities

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese mission in Geneva extended congratulations to Isabelle Durant, new Acting Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development

Investors pour money into startups, promote unicorns

Vietnam tops the list of destinations for venture investors for the next 12 months.

Swimmer hopes to return to American and keep Olympic dreams alive

Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has one wish for Tet – to resume her specialist training schedule in America and help her gain Olympic success.

Culinary experts’ book about sweet dishes in Hue style released

A book featuring Vietnamese sweet products or mứt by Nguyen Thi Phien and Do Thi Phuong Nhi, female culinary experts of Hue City, has been released by the Vietnam Women Publishing House.

Dong Ho painting – art of daily life

For centuries, Dong Ho paintings were used as precious decorations to celebrate the Tet festival. People bought the paintings to hang on their walls for a year, which are then replaced with new ones for the next New Year.

Linh sets sights on representing Vietnam at Olympics

Though she's covered in sweat, Nguyen Thuy Linh keeps working hard. Vietnam's top female badminton player is back in training after Tet (Lunar New Year festival) to chase her dream of competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Vietnam will not host World Cup qualifiers

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has decided not to submit an application to host the 2022 World Cup qualifying in Asia.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 20

Coal companies report rises in revenues but declining profits

 

HCM City's major environment and sanitation project face slow progress

A project to improve the environment and sanitation in HCM City’s District 2 worth more than VND11.13 trillion (US$495 million) is lagging well behind schedule, requiring authorities’ interventions to speed up.

Unique products for the God of Wealth Day

This year jewellery companies have prepared special products for the God of Wealth Day, which falls on February 21.

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 Aviation staff to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 frequently: CAAV

PM attends launch of tree-planting festival in Phu Yen

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 20 attended the launch of a tree-planting festival in Phu Yen province, which is part of the activities to respond to a programme to plant 1 billion trees initiated by the Government leader.

Four nCoV strains found in Vietnam

Vietnam has discovered four strains of SARS-CoV-2, including one found in the UK which is more contagious.

Coach Park and national team aim for World Cup glory

Park Hang-seo completed his 14-day quarantine on Thursday after returning to Vietnam from a holiday in his native South Korea, and is itching to get back to work with the national team.

Second phase of Nano Covax human trials to begin this month

The second phase of the human trials of Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, will begin on February 26, following the first phase that has been proven safe.

US’s removal of anti-dumping duties on Minh Phu frozen shrimp a fair decision: MoIT

The US’s decision not to impose anti-dumping tariffs on frozen shrimp products of the Minh Phu Seafood JSC exported to the US is objective and fair, said the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Farmers’ pain: tons of vegetables rot in fields

Different from previous years, the prices for vegetables after the Lunar New Year (Tet) have fallen due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and quick growth because of good weather.

Vietnam approves 4th protocol amending ASEAN investment deal

The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution approving the fourth Protocol to amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) signed on July 15, 2020.