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Experts explain why Vietnam should not be considered “currency manipulator”
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s decision to label Vietnam as a “currency manipulator” is not satisfactory given the country’s real conditions.
HCMC to announce establishment of Thu Duc City on Dec 31
The HCMC government will announce a resolution on establishing Thu Duc City and arranging administrative units at district and commune levels of the city on December 31.
Young Thanh Hoa man designs and sells rattan, bamboo handbags overseas
Simple materials such as rattan, bamboo and sedge at the hands of Tran Van Hung can be turned into beautiful, sophisticated handbags, favored in Vietnam and the world market.
HCMC’s second metro line project on verge of capital shortage
An agreement to borrow VND12 trillion (US$518.7 million) from the German development bank KfW for HCMC’s second metro line project will expire on December 30 but the city has yet to sign another contract with the consulting firm of the project,
Coach Park keeps his eyes on World Cup prize
In a small, spartan office at the Vietnam Football Federation headquarters, just around the corner from My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, coach Park Hang-seo plots the next chapter of the national team’s remarkable success story.
First contemporary art museum in Vietnam debuts
The Flamingo Contemporary Art Museum (FCAM), the first of its kind in Vietnam, officially made its debut and commenced operations on December 26, open to visitors from 9am to 5pm every day.
Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities
It is necessary to have a specialized monitoring agency to ensure the rights of ethnic minorities.
Energy production needs better coordination to prevent power shortages
The Prime Minister has warned that if electricity shortages occur, some officials will lose their positions.
Achievements in ensuring human rights, the premise for Vietnam’s positions at international forums
The outstanding results in the international arena, with the most typical one is being elected as the Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council, have confirmed the new stature of the Vietnamese State.
Ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities: Comprehensive and multidimensional understanding is needed
Ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities is not only limited to normal human rights values but also common values of a community as an equal ethnic group in a multi-ethnic country.
PM orders swiftly contact tracing in 1440th COVID-19 case
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 27 night issued a dispatch requiring urgent tracing of those who had contact with COVID-19 patient No. 1440, thus preventing the spread of the coronavirus in community.
Despite difficulties, Vietnam constantly promotes the right to social security
The 2013 Constitution of the State of Vietnam recognizes citizens' rights to social security in Article 34. Accordingly, citizens are ensured in terms of social welfare.
Accepting economic losses, protecting people's lives at all costs
On the basis of the humanistic point of view of "not letting anyone behind", by specific actions, ensuring human rights, the campaign against Covid-19 pandemic of Vietnam is an outstanding success, becoming a bright spot in the world.
Trade surplus posts record high since 2016
Vietnam is estimated to enjoy a trade surplus of $19.1 billion this year – the highest since 2016.
Vietnam - a typical case of integrating human rights protection
Chairman of the Mary Robison Foundation said that Vietnam is a typical case of integrating human rights issues, including the promotion of gender equality in climate change response policies.
Government holds online conference with localities
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired an online conference between the Government and localities on December 28 on the implementation of the 14th National Assembly’s resolution on socio-economic development tasks in 2021.
Ministry of Information and Communications strives to contribute to protecting children's rights in cyberspace
Building a child protection network in the cyberspace will connect agencies, organizations and businesses together, forming a harmonious process to prevent, detect, intervene and handle acts of child abuse in the Internet environment.
“Uncle Ho’s soldiers” in Russia
The Vietnamese community in Russia has a close attachment to the homeland. Founded in the 1990s, most were sent to study or work in the country, while a few have now served in its military.
New tax policy for ride-hailing services sets off storm
Earlier this month the Government’s amendment of tax regulations for ride-hailing services, which increases the tax they actually pay, was a topic of hot debate in the media.
Vietnam swims against current, creating ‘Asian miracle’
Vietnam now has a rare opportunity to make a breakthrough after being one of the economies that successfully controlled Covid-19 to obtain a positive growth rate and attract foreign investors.
Hack4Growth-Covid Endgame contest names winners
The Global Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) organised an award ceremony for the Hack4Growth-Covid Endgame innovation contest in Hanoi on December 26.
Hanoi’s stadium listed in top five of best stadiums in Southeast Asia
The Asian Football Federation (AFC) has ranked five the best stadiums in Southeast Asia, including Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium.
