Hundreds queue from early morning for Japan visas

Hundreds of people lined up outside the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi on the early morning of November 25 to apply for visas.

U.S. initiates antidumping duty investigation on yarn from Vietnam

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has officially announced the initiation of new antidumping investigations to determine whether polyester textured yarn from Vietnam and three other countries is being dumped in the U.S. market.

In the rush for capital hike

Multiple banks have recently worked out plans to issue shares, pay bonuses and dividends in shares and sell shares under the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Foxconn to inject US$270 million to expand production in Vietnam

As part of the world's largest financial publication, Nikkei Asia has recently published an article which unveils Foxconn’s plans to expand production in the nation with an investment of approximately US$270 million.

Man given 15-year sentence for stealing donations

The Dak Nong Provincial People's Court has given a 15-year sentence to a local man for swindling donated money from dozens of disadvantaged people who were supported by the community.

ASEAN ministers gather to discuss transnational crime fight

The 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC 14) was held via videoconference on November 26 under the chair of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

Vietnam hosts virtual UNSC meeting of E10-I5 members

The nation, along with Norway and South Africa, hosted a virtual meeting on November 25 between the ten incumbent non-permanent members (E10) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and five newly elected non-permanent members (I5). 

Finance ministry wants car registration fee cut suspended

The Ministry of Finance has written to the prime minister proposing a halt to the reduction in the registration fee for locally assembled or manufactured cars, 

 

Waste solar panels can be recycled: scientists

A researcher on renewable energy, Dr Vo Viet Cuong, from the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty under the HCM City University of Technology and Education, has noted that there is no absolutely clean energy.

Epizode launches record label, seeks demos

Vietnam's top dance music festival has launched its own record label and is seeking demos from artists around the world.

Foreign investors still dominate Vietnam’s M&A market

Many Vietnamese businesses conducted successful mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2019 and 2020 but the market was still led by foreign investors, the Vietnam M&A Forum in HCM City on November 24 heard.

New M&As in healthcare can evade pandemic uncertainties

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sector in 2020 have been held up due to the global health crisis – but prospects remaining enticing thanks to new drivers of interest.

Vietnam remains world’s largest producer, exporter of cashew nuts

Vietnam has maintained its position as the world’s largest producer and exporter of cashew nuts in 2020, exporting an estimated 450,000 tonnes of cashew kernels worth 3.2 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas).

Thu Duc City plan: HCMC thinks about rearranging officers

After merging districts 2, 9 and Thu Duc to form Thu Duc City, 399 officers in HCM City would become redundant.

Party chief urges expediting major corruption cases

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong on Wednesday in Hanoi chaired the standing committee of the Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption to review its work since the beginning of this year.

 

Senior ASEAN officials meet to discuss environmental issues

The 31st Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN 31) and related meetings have begun via videoconference to discuss environmental sustainability.

PM hosts former German Deputy Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 25 asked former Deputy Prime Minister of Germany Philipp Rosler to support promoting investment and attracting capital from major corporations around the world.

Vietnam backs Syrian Constitutional Committee’s peace negotiations: diplomat

Vietnam supports the sides involved to continue negotiations for long-term solutions for Syria within the framework of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has said.

Vietnam calls for end to unilateral coercive measures

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN, has called for the removal of unilateral coercive measures negatively affecting countries’ socio-economic development and people’s life, 

“Thang Long Memories” underway in Old Quarter

A series of cultural activities entitled “Thang Long Memories” are being held at many locations in Hanoi's Old Quarter to celebrate the 1010 years of Thang Long – Hanoi and the 15th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day.

VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 26 (updated hourly)

Honour sacred for officials: Top leader addresses anti-corruption meeting

Tax duties closing in for digital services

Vietnam’s ability to charge taxes from cross-border platforms may soon improve thanks to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s new tax rules, focusing on expanding the country’s taxing rights  under international laws.

UNESCO honours third Global Geopark in Vietnam

The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on November 24 received a certificate recognising its geopark as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network.

To take full advantage of free trade agreements

To maximize the advantage of export opportunities from free trade agreements (FTAs), enterprises cannot but take into account the criteria for sustainable development.

Tens of thousands of hotel, bank workers at risk of losing jobs

The rapid development of technology is a threat to workers, as robots can now replace many hotel and bank officers.