Vietnam becomes destination for technology giants

Foreign media and international institutions say that Vietnam is an attractive choice for manufacturers and investors who are seeking to diversify supply chains in Asia.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 22 (Updated hourly)

A healthcare worker infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam

Special terms in VFF’s contract with Coach Park Hang Seo

The employment contract signed between the head coach of the Vietnamese national football team Park Hang and VFF has a special clause that prolongs the cooperation between the Korean coach with Vietnamese football.

 

Vietnam ranked second for successfully handling coronavirus pandemic

Vietnam has done a good job in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, according to US magazine Business Insider citing Australian think-tank The Lowy Institute’s recently-published Index.

Memorial, burial ceremonies held for former Deputy PM Truong Vinh Trong

The memorial service for former Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong was held solemnly at the great hall of the Ben Tre provincial People’s Committee on February 22 morning.

V-League scheduled to return on March

After the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia was postponed to June, the Vietnamese football team will not play against Malaysia in late March as the previous plan. 

Opening of first metro line in HCM City delayed to 2022

The opening of the first metro line in HCM City, which runs between Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9, will be delayed until 2022, city authorities have said.

Supporting industry makes effort to gain autonomy

The supporting industry has a significant meaning to economic restructuring towards industrialization and modernization. 

Market remains bullish but investors should be cautious, experts warn

Vietnam’s stock market recorded a weekly gain despite a decline of the market benchmark in the last session. 

Vietnam's aims to have 150 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine

While negotiating with foreign vaccine providers, Vietnam will accelerate vaccine purchases to ensure that all people have access to Covid-19 vaccines.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 22

Over 14,000 tonnes of dragon fruit exported to China via Lao Cai border gates

Vietnamese designer recreates Tet traditions using Lego

A young Vietnamese designer’s Lego creation showing Tet (Lunar New Year) traditions has been featured on the official Lego Facebook page as 'Build of the week'.

Goethe Institute helps to perform 'Antigone'

Vietnamese artists and audience will have the chance to engage with the work of ancient Greek writer Sophocles under a project run by the Goethe Institute and Vietnam Youth Theatre. 

Green works - Way to the future

Building smart and energy-saving constructions has become a trend worldwide, with the number of smart, environmentally-friendly and energy-saving works increasing notably in many countries, including Vietnam.

Vietnam’s stock market witnesses historic year

A stock market is one of the “thermometers” of a country’s economy, and last year Vietnam’s market saw many ups and downs but still made historic breakthroughs, creating a solid foundation for 2021.

Bobsleigh athletes work hard to make Olympic dream

Pilot Nguyen Dan An and his brakeman strongly push their sled off the start line. They jump in and crouch low to reduce drag before An guides the sled at high speeds between walls of ice till the end of the track.

A Vietnamese man with huge love for Russia

Duong Chi Kien, chairman of Golden Age Group, received the "Golden Lion" award from the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg

Secrets behind drums that cost hundred million VND

For nearly 200 years, the art of drum-making has been handed down to  generations of craftsmen from Binh An village who use their aural skills during the 20 manual phases required to make perfect products.

Schools in many provinces, cities to reopen on February 22

After a long lunar new year holiday and absence from school because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many provinces have decided to open schools from February 22.

Five key trends in the Vietnam property market 2021

Surges in online orders among other essentials have pushed businesses to look for more storage space with close proximity to their customers.

Pandemic turns Hai Duong farm produce into waste

People in the northern province of Hai Duong are calling for help as their farm produce distribution networks have been disrupted since social distancing was imposed in the locality.

Book introduces Ho Chi Minh’s selected works on systemic racism

A book entitled “The Black Race by Ho Chi Minh and Selected Works on Systemic Racism” made debut in Canada at a virtual launch on February 20 during which participants highly valued the late Vietnamese leader’s thought of the issue.

21 new COVID-19 patients reported over the weekend

A total of 21 new locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend, including 15 on Sunday.

HCMC wants to take back land along new road projects

The HCMC government has approved a proposal to reclaim land along new road projects in the city for auction and resettlement area development.

Social security system: Tool for socio-economic stabilisation in 2021

With insurance and social allowance policies, Vietnam’s social security system is believed to be a useful tool for economic and social stabilisation in 2021.