Vietnamese companies thrive despite divestment of foreign shareholders

The increase in Viet Nam's stock market has helped foreign shareholders implement their disinvestment plans in Vietnamese enterprises. However, these activities will not have a significant effect on companies' internal systems.

 

French court to hold hearing on AO lawsuit

A French court will open a hearing on a lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran Thi To Nga against 14 multinational companies for producing and selling chemical toxins that was sprayed by the US army in the war in Vietnam, 

No new 2G, 3G phones in Vietnam from July 1

The production and import of phones using 2G and 3G technology will stop from the beginning of July, according to a new circular from the Ministry of Information and Communications.

 

Peach, kumquat tree growers busy ahead of Tet

Gardeners growing peaches in Nhat Tan Village and kumquat trees in Tu Lien Village in Hanoi's Tay Ho District are busy preparing thousands of peach roots and kumquat pots for the Tet (Lunar New Year) market.

Ben Tre man makes peach flowers from wool

With nimble hands, Do Quang from Ben Tre province can turn long threads of wool into beautiful peach and apricot flowers. His handicrafts are very popular, even though the prices are as high as tens of millions of dong.

Peace in East Sea feasible with cooperation of ASEAN countries

Surrounded by a number of ASEAN countries and China, the East Sea has seen disputes and conflicts arise between the countries regarding sovereignty and sea boundaries. 

Vietnam hands over EABC Chairmanship to RoK

Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc, as Chairman of the East Asia Business Council (EABC) in 2020, recently handed over the EABC Chair to Hak-hee Jo, 

Canna vermicelli producers busy as Tet nears

With the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays fast approaching, households that produce miến dong (canna vermicelli) in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau are hustling to finish orders from their customers.

Thig fog affects travel on national highway

This morning, January 25, dense fog appeared in many places in Thanh Hoa Province, affecting traffic on many roads.

Real estate bond interest rates are too high, say experts

The HCM City Real Estate Association (HOREA), in its report about the real estate market in 2020 and prospects in 2021, says the real estate bond market will continue to grow well this year.

Delegates to National Party Congress pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

More than 1,500 delegates to the 13th National Party Congress paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi early January 25 ahead of the congress’s preparatory session.

Delegates attend preparatory session for 13th National Party Congress

Delegates to the 13th National Party Congress attended a preparatory session in the morning of January 25, during which they are scheduled to adopt working regulations of the congress.

Ambassador to promote Swedish literature in Vietnam

Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Mawe plans to promote both Vietnamese translations of Swedish literature and Swedish translations of Vietnamese literary works.

Looking back on one year fighting COVID-19 in Vietnam

January 23 marks the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Vietnam. On this day, a man visiting from China tested positive for coronavirus.

Sixth Party Congress: Initiating and leading renewal process

In the spirit of “looking straight at the truth, evaluating the truth properly and speaking the truth”, the sixth National Party Congress affirmed the determination to reform the Party’s leadership in the spirit of revolution and science.

Over 200 traders licensed to export rice

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import and Export Department has released a list of 205 local traders nationwide who were certified as eligible to export rice as of January 18.

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All congress delegates, serving personnel negative for COVID-19

HCM City stops piloting foreign syllabus at international schools

The HCM City People's Committee has recently asked four international schools to suspend their foreign syllabus from the 2021-2022 school year following Decree 86/2018/NĐ-CP.

Famous traditional market to be suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic

The authorities of Nam Dinh Province has decided to suspend the Vieng Market where people often go to wish for luck in order to prevent Covid-19 pandemic.

Buffalo-shaped bonsai trees bring good money on Tet

A man in HCM City has earned good money from buffalo-shaped bonsai trees for the coming Lunar New Year or Tet.

Footballer Nguyen Van Quyet named Vietnam’s most valuable athlete in 2020

Hanoi FC striker Nguyen Van Quyet, who recently won the 2020 Vietnamese Golden Ball, has been honoured as the most valuable athlete of the country in 2020

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. 

‘Say No’ to rhino horn consumption in Vietnam

The animal protection organisation Humane Society International and Vietnam Airlines began a campaign against the consumption of rhino horn consumption by screening a short film,

Forest peach tree sales for Tet stall, authorities check origin to ensure protection of wild trees

It is now the peak forest peach sale season as Tet will start in three weeks. However, sales have stalled because local authorities are requiring traceability of origin on products.

Egypt's newspapers highlight Vietnam’s achievements

Egyptian newspapers have published articles lauding Vietnam’s outstanding accomplishments in recent years, especially as the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.