A new strong cold spell will begin affecting the northern and central regions from January 7-12, with snow and frost forecat to appear in northern mountainous provinces, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong talks about measures to promote modern agricultural development.

The year 2020 witnessed many ups and downs of the car market. In H1, demand dropped dramatically because of Covid-19, but in H2, cars sold well thanks to the preferential vehicle registration tax.

Inspections against transfer pricing will be increased as per a proposal by the Ministry of Finance in the context that more than half of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises reported losses.

Hanoi targets to have 17-18% commuters travelling by public transport in 2021

Agriculture sector targets US$62 billion in export revenue by 2030

The Immigration Management Agency of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has announced plans to offer a 50-day automatic stay extension period for foreign migrant workers in accordance with the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme.

Vietnam’s sport sector has set big goals in 2021: Athletics will rank first in the region, Vietnam will win Olympic medals, and the U22 national football team will successfully defend the SEA Games gold medal.

The overall labor force participation rate of people with disabilities (PWDs) in Vietnam remains low compared to the total population, with 31.7% of PWDs joining the labor force compared to 82.4% of people without disabilities between 2016-2019.

An elderly man has opened a free library for children in a slum by the Red River in Hanoi.

A strategic advisory body on reform and development is essential in the transitional economy in Vietnam.

Collecting tax from cross-border platforms as well as people profiting from them is the government’s leading mission in 2021.

The first patient diagnosed with a coronavirus variant in Vietnam is in stable health condition with no signs of coughing or shortness of breath, according to Dr. Nguyen Van Lo, director of Tra Vinh Province’s Center for Disease Control.

Vietnam has actively introduced a number of important initiatives and led efforts that continue to enrich the ASEAN agenda and experience.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has asked the People’s Committees of centrally-run cities and provinces nationwide to roll out urgent solutions to control air pollution and promptly address any “hotspots”.

German photographer Thomas Billhardt carves out his own realm of memory when Hanoi capital passed the most difficult war time some decades ago.

Two exhibits kept at the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture in the central city of Da Nang have been recognised as national treasures.

Vietnam’s strong growth momentum in manufacturing is expected to continue in 2021, supported by growing external demand from trade deals such as the EVFTA, UKVFTA, and RCEP.

Speaking about the orientation towards football future of HCM City, HCMC Football Federation President Tran Anh Tu said the federation planned to teach schoolers football.

At the present time, the kumquat gardeners in Tu Lien (Tay Ho District, Hanoi) are busy preparing bonsai products such as peaches, kumquat to serve the Lunar New Year celebration.

HCM City has developed a plan to develop new riverside activities and economic services along the Saigon River in the 2020-2045 period.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced 10 outstanding events that make their mark on the sector’s success in 2020.

Such growth rate, while remaining lower compared to the 12.7% recorded the previous year, was an encouraging sign for the business community amid global retail market suffering plunge in revenue during the pandemic.

Pressure from high GDP target in 2021 is expected to help the Vietnamese government to create breakthroughs for growth in subsequent years.

Vietnam is no different from other countries in dealing with unprecedented situations. Challenges are many, but we have been very proactive and resilient, and have continued to integrate strongly.