Accidents relating to home-made firecracker on the rise

As the number people injured by firecracker increases, doctors are warning people of the danger of 'home-made' fireworks - particularly children.

Vietnam pledges to support Brunei’s ASEAN Chair

Vietnam will support and work closely with Brunei as Chair of ASEAN in 2021 so as to successfully realise set targets and initiatives, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said 

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Vietnam attends forum preparing for 2021 Shangri-La Dialogue

Vietnam vows to control digital technology powerhouses

How to force cross-border social networks to observe the laws of the host countries is a challenge not only for Vietnam but for all countries.

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Vietcombank provides $65 mln in credit to PV Gas pipeline project

SCIC pours up to 345.6 million USD in Vietnam Airlines

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) plans to invest 8 trillion VND (approximately 345.6 million USD) in Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN). The amount is equal to 25 percent of HVN’s charter capital.

First Party Congress: Unifying revolutionary movements

The First Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam took place from March 27-31, 1935, marking the restoration of party organisations from the central to local levels, from home to abroad and at the same time unifying revolutionary movements.

Cybersecurity to be included in high school curriculum

High schools across the nation will begin teaching cybersecurity from the 2021-2022 academic year within the scope of the defence and security course.

 

Nam Can Tho University student crowned Vietnam Miss University

Le Thi Tuong Vy, a student from the Nam Can Tho University was crowned the 2020 Vietnam Miss University at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 19 evening.

VN-Index suffers big loss, liquidity exceeds $1 bln

Shares bounced back slightly in the afternoon trade but the VN-Index still lost 60.94 points, or 5.11 percent, closing the January 19 session at 1,131 points.

 

Insurance industry continues good trends in 2021

The insurance industry is forecast to continue gaining double-digit growth this year thanks to new bancassurance contracts signed late last year and the recovery of the economy.

Human trials of third homegrown COVID-19 vaccine to begin in March

A third COVID-19 vaccine developed by Vietnam is scheduled to be tested on humans at the end of March, the Ministry of Health said on January 19.

Earning VND10 trillion within two months, 'boss Thuy' enters top list of billionaires

With VND10.7 trillion, Nguyen Duc Thuy, known as boss Thuy, will become the 12th richest stock billionaire. Two months ago, his stock assets were worth less than VND1 trillion.

Hanoi given new facelift to welcome 13th National Party Congress

Banners, flowers and flags can be seen everywhere, especially main streets in Hanoi, to welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress. The whole city looks fresh and vibrant as if it just worn a new coat.

Bustling Hanoi street gears up for upcoming Tet holiday

With just under one month to go until the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, shops on Hang Ma Street in Hanoi downtown have been making meticulous preparations for the upcoming festival 

Volunteers for vaccine trial: if people are overcome by fear, the vaccines won’t succeed

“If everyone just sits and waits and no one dares to get a vaccine injection trial, the vaccine won't be successful,” said one of the first three volunteers in the Nanocovax vaccine trial.

“Bat Trang House” wins international architecture award

An environmentally friendly house project called “Bat Trang House” has been named Best New Private House in the Wallpaper*Design Awards 2021, with the structure featuring a traditional Vietnamese shophouse located close to Hanoi.

Traffic restriction to be imposed on dozens of Hanoi’s streets

Trucks carrying heavy loads and passenger coaches will be prohibited from traveling through a number of roads in the capital city of Hanoi during the 13th National Party Congress which will be held from January 25 to February 2.

National history museum exhibition marks Party’s founding anniversary

More than 200 documents, items, and photos are on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History in an exhibition to mark the 91st anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam 

GDP growth to reach 5.49 pct. in normal scenario in 2021: Economics Institute

Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth is projected at 5.49 percent in the normal scenario, 6.9 percent if the current situation gets better, and 3.48 percent in the worst-case scenario, 

More business leaders embrace digital technologies

Some 98 percent of business executives in Vietnam already have plans to adopt more digital technologies and tools, a study has found.

Int’l friends set high expectations for Vietnam’s 13th Party Congress

The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will take place from Jan. 25 to Feb. 2 in Hanoi. 

Ambassadors to Vietnam show high expectations for 13th Party Congress

The ambassadors and diplomatic representatives meeting in Hanoi on January 18 all praised Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements and expressed their belief that the 13th Party Congress will succeed.

Third National Party Congress: Leading people through challenges

The third National Party Congress focuses on building socialism in the north and struggle for liberation in the south.

PM asks experts to study new driving force for development

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked experts to study to seek a new driving force for development during a working session with the National Advisory Council on Financial and Monetary Policies and the economic advisory group on January 19.