Local technology enterprises must regain the market

"Vietnam's overall economic growth rate is below 10%. The growth target for digital technology enterprise should be set at 15-20% and even more," said Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam at the National Forum for Developing Technology Enterprises.

State budget revenue totals nearly $60 billion

State budget revenue has reached over VND1.3 quadrillion ($59.5 billion) so far this year, representing 91.14 percent of the annual estimate, according to the Deputy General Director of the State Treasury, Nguyen Quang Vinh.

Vietnam fulfills role as AIPA Chair: top legislator

Vietnam has well fulfilled its role as Chair of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in 2020 despite serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and record floods and storms, 

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 24 (Updated hourly)

New UK coronavirus variant extremely worrisome: Health Minister

Made in Vietnam portable air filters helping fight COVID 19

Vietnamese scientists have invented a new portable air filter to help facilities such as airports, hospitals, and bus stations ensure a safe working environment that protects employees and customers alike from risks associated with COVID-19.

Vietnam to accelerate socio-economic development among ethnic minorities

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs (CEMA) on Monday launched a project to help partners from central to local level promote their roles and strengths

Personnel preparations for 13th National Party Congress

The personnel preparations for the 13th national party congress have been carried out carefully through 12th-tenure party central committee sessions.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 24

Vietnam needs to promote brand building for rice exports

Strict management needed in vehicle registration centres

The number of registration centres responsible for testing and certifying vehicles’ roadworthiness has increased after the private sector was allowed to provide transport administration services two years ago.

Imported Christmas trees prove popular among buyers in Hanoi

Pine trees imported from foreign markets are much sought after by Vietnamese customers in the buildup to Christmas, despite their high prices, with each item usually costing tens of millions of VND.

Vietnam International Fashion Festival slated for December 25

A total of 13 local designers are set to introduce their latest collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Festival (VIFF) 2020 which is scheduled to run in Ho Chi Minh City between December 25 and 29.

65 years of relations with Indonesia promotes regional peace and prosperity

The prospects for future co-operation with Indonesia remain very positive with Indonesia currently the largest economy in the region, while Vietnam has enjoyed the second fastest economic growth in Southeast Asia this year.

Transport ministry closely supervises progress of North-South Expressway’s construction

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat talks about the ongoing construction of sections of the North-South Expressway.

Textbook changes – a test of education reform

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha noted before the National Assembly that the content of Canh Dieu (Kite), the textbook for first graders, is “not appropriate".

Families of 39 lorry victims react to guilty verdicts

The families of three of the 39 victims of the Essex lorry tragedy on Tuesday welcomed the guilty verdicts following the trial of two men responsible for causing their deaths.

Ministry of Finance announces ten notable events of 2020

The Ministry of Finance has announced a list of ten notable events of Vietnam’s financial sector in 2020.

Young people support HCM City students with barber bus

A mobile barbershop has opened on a bus to offer haircuts at only VND12,000 (0.5 US cents) to students in HCM City.

ADB policy expertise lending to rising Vietnam relationship

Since its resumption of operations in Vietnam in 1993, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been part of the country’s success story.

Silent, painful reforms of the tax sector show positive results

The tax sector’s painful, quiet reforms have helped increase Vietnam’s position in the global business climate report.

National women’s football team conclude year as top five Asian side

The Vietnamese national women’s football team have ended the year by being ranked among the five leading teams in Asia, according to the final rankings of the year released by FIFA.

12 illegal loggers prosecuted for destroying forest in Phu Yen

Phu Yen Police have started the prosecution of 12 illegal loggers related to deforestation in Tay Hoa and Song Hinh districts.

Vietnamese documentary on female labourers wins prize at US film festival

‘Len Thanh Pho’ (Making our Place), a short documentary on women migrants in Hanoi, has won The Best Next Gen Award at the 2020 Better Cities Film Festival which was recently held in the US.

World Cup qualifier against Malaysia faces possible delay

A fixture between the Vietnamese men’s national football team and Malaysia is at risk of being delayed due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic, according to Le Hoai Anh, general secretary of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Abbott - A trusted partner in transforming Vietnam’s healthcare

For 25 years expanding in Vietnam, Abbott has continuously offered Vietnam with breakthroughs in nutrition, medicines, diagnostics and medical devices.

 

Christmas party to be hosted by Hanoi Opera House

Both timeless and modern Christmas hits will be performed by foreign and Vietnamese artists in a music programme that will be held in August Revolution Square in front of Hanoi Opera House on Christmas Eve, running from 8pm until midnight.