Vietnamese farmers sell farm produce via smartphones

An eel farm of an older man brings turnover of nearly VND10 billion a year, and 99 percent orders are online. Another farmer sold 26 tons of rambutan by contract after putting goods on online sale.

New policy is needed to control Facebook in Vietnam

Experts, citing international practice, say it is necessary to set up a specific mechanism to control cross-border social networks strong enough to deter violators and favorable enough to ensure a fair playing field for all social networks.

Miss World congratulates Miss Vietnam 2020 winner

Miss World Facebook page recently posted information about Do Thi Ha, newly-crowned Miss Vietnam 2020 winner, with plenty of fans around the world engaging with the post.

VNPT, MobiFone to launch 5G commercial pilot next month

Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and MobiFone are making final preparations for the launch of the commercial pilot of the fifth-generation (5G) network next month, 

Realty stocks are attractive: experts

Though difficulties caused by COVID-19 were reflected in the business results of listed realty firms, experts are still optimistic about the market. ​

Vietnam’s cloud computing market worth $133 million

Vietnam’s cloud computing market has so far been worth nearly VND3.2 trillion ($133 million), heard a workshop in Hanoi on November 24.

Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs hold online talks to intensify relations

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen via videoconference on November 24 

Senior ASEAN officials meet to discuss environmental issues

The 31st Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN 31) and related meetings kicked off via videoconference on November 24 and will run until November 27.

Vietnam calls on int'l community to support Iraq

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, on November 24 called on the international community to continue support for Iraq, which is facing deep-rooted economic, social and political challenges.

Indonesian Ambassador honoured with peace–friendship insignia

Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), presented the “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia to 

HCMC striving to reduce air pollution

Like other major urban areas in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is now facing serious effects caused by air pollution, including respiratory health problems, climate change, and unbalanced ecosystems.

Aviation industry awaits new bigger bailout

Private airlines including Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways struggling to survive are looking forward for a new support package to maintain their operations.

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Five new imported Covid-19 cases reported

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State Bank Operations Centre adjusts down USD rate for first time in 2020

Better transport connectivity for southeast region needed for unleashing full potentials: Experts

Weak regional connectivity across land, air and sea has hampered the growth of southeast region of Vietnam. Economists believe for the region develop, it needs to change its mind set and strategy.

VN Int’l Fashion Week to open in HCM City next month

Seventeen designers and brands will present their latest designs at the 2020 Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) in HCM City from December 3 to 6.

Foreigners who choose Vietnam as their second home

While many Vietnamese find their way to developed countries to make a living, many European and American businesspeople consider Vietnam, particularly Da Lat, a good land. 

Lofty goals achievable through stable regulations

The Ministry of Planning and Investment aims to have 15 Vietnamese private companies with market capitalisation of over $1 billion each by 2025, with that target increasing to 20 by 2030.

Imago Work and a story of an American family in Hanoi

An American woman whose son was born with Down syndrome has set up Imago Work project in Vietnam, to provide vocational training and job placements for young people who suffer from developmental disabilities.

FDI possible in digital cross-border services

With regional nations racing to lower their taxes in order to woo more investment, which may dent their coffers, creating feasible policies for collecting taxes is expected to help reach their goals of attracting more high-quality funding.

Hanoi marks one year until hosting SEA Games

The official countdown to next year’s Southeast Asian Games began on Saturday when representatives of regional countries met in Hanoi for a ceremony witnessed by thousands of local residents.

RCEP will not worsen trade deficit: ministry

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would not worsen the trade deficit Vietnam was running with signatory markets, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

RCEP will not make the trade deficit with China worse: MOIT

Worries have been raised that RCEP will lead to a higher trade deficit with partners, especially China. But the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) doesn’t think so.

Black Friday: World under Covid-19 bans, but Vietnamese excited

Around the world, Black Friday this year may be very dim because of Covid-19 pandemic. But in Vietnam, people are enjoying the safety of a "new normal", squeezing together to buy discounted goods at shopping malls.

 

Underage labour investigation ordered after alleged torture of 14-year-old

Bac Ninh authorities on Monday ordered an investigation into underage labour in service and manufacturing units in the province following reports of alleged serious abuse of a 14-year-old boy in a restaurant in the northern province.