Over 89,600 mobile subscribers spreading spam calls blocked in six months

Five major mobile service providers - Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone, Vietnamobile, and the virtual network I-Telecom blocked more than 89,600 mobile subscribers spreading spam calls in the six last months of 2020.

VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 11

Many northern schools temporarily close due to strong cold spell

Covid-19 tests resilience of Vietnam’s businesses

Despite difficulties caused by Covid-19, many Vietnamese businesses have been able to survive and develop.

Insurance firms struggle to attract investors despite good performance

Insurance companies performed well in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their shares have not attracted much attention from investors.

'Special doctors' save lives on National Highway 5

Holding an emergency medical kit, Nguyen Ngoc Tuy rushes to help traffic accident victims after receiving a report of an accident from local residents.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 11

US announces preliminary determination on Vietnamese passenger vehicle tires

Winter air warning on heavily polluted days

Air quality in the capital city of Hanoi fell to dangerous levels in the first week of the New Year, particularly in inner city areas, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Record-holding brothers talk about their toy figurine adventure

From top 49 of Vietnam’s Got Talent to record-breakers, the journey of preserving Vietnam’s traditional tò he (toy figurines made of rice dough) of brothers Le Xuan Tung and Le Xuan Tung has touched hearts nationwide.

US newspaper: US, Vietnam working to resolve trade issues

The Inside US Trade has published an article entitled “US, Vietnam working to avoid imposition of Section 301 tariffs”.

Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city

With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang Province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark.

Efforts made to reduce plastic waste in oceans

Great strides have been made in the past to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the ocean around Vietnam, but more effort is needed to tackle the growing problem. 

Transparency, new policy needed for progress in science and technology development

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam spoke on January 6 at a conference reviewing 2020 and discussing implementation of tasks in 2021.

Russian media highlights Vietnam’s preparation for 13th Party congress

Russian media have recently spotlighted Vietnam’s preparation for the 13th national congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), as well as the country’s achievements in political, social and economic areas and external affairs.

Property prices expected to rise 10 per cent in 2021

Real estate prices in 2021 are expected to increase by 10 per cent over the previous year, said Nguyen Van Dinh, deputy general secretary of the Vietnam Real Estate Association (VNREA).

Work starts on National Innovation Centre

Construction of the National Innovation Centre (NIC) officially kicked off in Hanoi on January along with the opening of an international exhibition displaying the year’s leading innovations.

Forces ready to ensure safety for 13th National Party Congress

Relevant forces have embarked on the task of ensuring security and safety for the upcoming 13th National Party Congress which is scheduled to open on January 25.

Vietnam vows to develop support industries for automobile industry

Current policies have not been attractive enough to persuade investors to pour money into support industries for the automobile industry.

Brewers saw lower profits in 2020 because of Covid-19, new policy

The Covid-19 outbreak and a new policy imposing heavy fines on drunk drivers hit the beer industry hard in 2020. Beer sales decreased sharply while inventories increased.

Shrimp exporters bring home 3.85 billion USD in 2020

Earnings from shrimp exports reached 3.85 billion USD last year, up 15 percent year-on-year despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flexible, cautious monetary policy management bears fruit

Vietnam’s economy was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, along with natural disasters and the impact of trade conflicts.

Around 40,000 pirated books seized from two houses in Hanoi

Approximately 40,000 pirated books were seized when police officers and inspectors raided two houses in Hanoi.

Production, business activities in HCMC remain effective

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, assessed that the proportion of domestic revenue in the total budget collection in the period from 2016 to 2020 had increased from 62.1 percent to 71.45 percent.

Government to have new policy on purchase of solar power soon

At present, the cost of solar power panels has cooled down, so shortly, the MoIT would suggest the purchasing price of solar power without using feed-in tariffs (FITs).

HCMC to pour investment in traffic infrastructure projects

Ho Chi Minh City will pour investment in traffic infrastructure project this year, Director of the city Transportation Works Construction Investment Project Management Authority Luong Minh Phuc has said.

Northern provinces continue to suffer from long-lasting chilly cold snap

Below zero-degree Celsius has caused snow and ice in many places of the Northern region as of January 9.