VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 28

President’s presence at upcoming UN debate manifests Vietnam’s attention to cooperation with Africa

Hoa Binh makes breakthroughs based on administrative reform

To develop its economy in the coming years, the northern province of Hoa Binh has identified two pillars: administrative reform and information technology application to improve the business environment and attract investment.

Ancient book seeks UNESCO recognition

Ha Tinh province has sent dossiers to UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme proposing for the recognition of an ancient book as one of documentary heritage in the world.

Vietnam has only 300 artificial intelligence experts

This shortage of talent is a huge challenge for the country to realize its goal of becoming a center of artificial intelligence (AI) development in the region and the world.

UK to provide medical equipment worth £500,000 to Vietnam

In a call with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson said that the UK would donate medical equipment worth £500,000 to support Vietnam to combat Covid-19.

Three real estate markets to attract investors by year end

Property projects in Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Thanh Hoa are expected to attract northern investors in the last months of 2021 thanks to the development of infrastructure and IZs.

Should films be sanctioned for employing artists involved in scandals?

Filmmakers have reacted to a recent proposal by a NA Deputy to stop screening films or revoke licenses if artists in films commit ethical violations.

Veteran artist keeps water puppetry alive

Former director of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Chu Luong, has been recognised by the VN Guinness Book of Records for making the most puppets - around 1,000 puppets in five years.

Bankers get richer amid pandemic

Commercial banks have reported profits of trillions of dong in the first nine months of the year, helping their owners get richer while other businesses remain in distress because of the impact of Covid-19.

Safe cocoons protect children orphaned by Covid-19

Most of the 1,500 orphaned COVID-19 youngsters are living in families of freelance workers in HCM City. Without financial or spiritual assistance, the previously limited path to these children's future has become even more bleak. 

Proposed ban on alcohol, air conditioning in HCMC restaurants withdrawn

The HCMC Food Safety Management Board has withdrawn its proposal to ban restaurants in HCMC from offering alcoholic drinks and using air conditioners in closed spaces when they resume dine-in services. 

Vietnam beats Chinese Taipei 1-0 in opening match

Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei 1-0 in the first match of of Group I under the 2022 Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Dolen Omurzakov (Kyrgyzstan) on October 27.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 27

Vietnam remains attractive investment destination: Report

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 27

Vietnam reports 4,411 new COVID-19 cases, over 2,000 recoveries on October 27

PM proposes establishment of regional social security network

Also in the framework of the 38th and 39th ASEAN summits and related summits, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the ASEAN+3 summit, which includes ASEAN, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.

PM attends five conferences on first day of 38th, 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended five conferences on October 26, the first working day of the 8th and 39th ASEAN Summits and related Summits from October 26-28.

First overall report on gender equality situation in Vietnam released

Country Gender Equality Profile Vietnam 2021 (CGEP), the first comprehensive report on the gender equality situation in Vietnam, was released on October 26.

Israeli painter's exhibition spotlights beauty of Vietnamese culture, people

Paintings by French-Israeli artist Jennifer Amouyal are being showcased at the “Wanderlust” exhibition that opened on October 26 in Hanoi Café in Tel Aviv downtown.

Tickets for Vietnam-Japan match sold out in less than one hour

Tickets for Vietnam-Japan match in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers were sold out in less than one hour.

HCM City kick-starts Covid-19 vaccination for students

Ho Chi Minh City began its Covid-19 vaccination program for students aged 16-17 years old on October 27, becoming the first locality in the country to officially vaccinate children.

Vice President meets acting Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Bulgaria

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan met with Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Stefan Yanev and Minister of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev in Sofia on October 26, during her ongoing official visit to the European nation.

VN-Index hits new peak on October 27

Accordingly, at the end of the session, the index picked up 31.39 points to 1,423.02 points. Previously, the highest level of VN-Index ever set was 1,420 points, which was recorded in early July.

 

Triplets born early and raised with care when pandemic hits the peak

In late July this year, the Obstetrics Hospital of Can Tho City welcomed three very special deliveries.

Beer houses in HCM City ready to reopen

The owners of many beer houses in HCM City are preparing for reopening but will serve soft drinks only as requested by state agencies.

Petrol price at historic peak, Government urged to cut environmental protection tax

To force petrol prices down, the Government needs to cut the environmental protection tax rate, which is at the ceiling level.