Mobile supermarkets in HCM City amid social distancing

Mobile sales have been launched in HCM City, which has remained Vietnam’s largest Covid-19 epicentre.

Businesses strive to maintain production amid lockdown in HCM City

When HCM City went into lockdown under Government Directive 16 on July 9, many businesses and manufacturers prepared plans to set up temporary accommodations for their workers to avoid the spread of coronavirus and maintain production.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 15

 

Vietnam reports 1,922 new COVID-19 cases on July 15 evening

 

Borrowing US$5 billion to invest in stocks: worries behind the record

The number of newly-opened securities accounts opened in the last 18 months is equal to the total number of the previous 20 years.

Noodle soup shop owner makes deliveries on hoverboard

Keeping customers happy so they come back for more is essential to every service business.

Book project helps to promote Vietnamese culture

A book project to promote Vietnamese culture to Vietnamese and international readers called “Tủ Sách Văn Hóa Việt” (Bookshelf of Vietnam Culture) has been launched.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 15

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,203 VND per USD on July 15, down 1 VND from the previous day.

UNHRC adopts Vietnam-proposed resolution on climate change, human rights

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on July 14 wrapped up its 47th session in Geneva, Switzerland, with 27 resolutions adopted, including one regarding climate change and human rights, 

Romania pledges to donate 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 14 had phone talks with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis.

Vietnam’s national team to play World Cup qualifiers at home

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has received in-principle approval from health authorities to host the national team’s upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers at home.

Health Ministry confirms 805 new COVID-19 cases on July 15 morning

Additional 805 COVID-19 infections were reported on July 15 morning, including four imported cases, according to the Ministry of Health.

Great pride for Vietnamese refereeing

In addition to the 18 athletes who have qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Vietnamese sport is proud to have three international-level referees invited to officiate at the largest global multi-sport event in Japan this summer.

Covid-19 fatality rate in Vietnam lower than rest of world

Vietnam as of July 10 had reported 26,608 Covid-19 infection cases and 110 deaths.

Vietnam works on method to discover Covid-19 infections through coughs

A project is being implemented with the participation of Vietnamese scientists who are trying to use AI to discover Covid-19 infections through coughs.

‘Taste’ banned in Vietnam because of scenes with nudity

‘Vi’ (Taste), the award-winning movie by direct Le Bao, has been officially banned in Vietnam by the Cinema Department because of 30 minute nudity scenes.

Weaving screens for paper-making craft

Lo Sanh Phin is now the only Dao man in Ha Giang Province still weaving screens to make paper, a traditional craft of the Dao.

Businesses ask banks to ease interest rates as promised

Bank loan interest rates are becoming a heavy burden on businesses, which have been hit hard by Covid-19 for more than a year.

Vaccine passport: certificate could save the tourism industry

The Covid-19 outbreaks have hit the tourism industry especially hard. Travel firms are looking forward to the new vaccine passport, which they believe could save the industry.

VN stock market hits record, big names rise

The Vietnamese stock market in the first half (H1) of 2021 broke many records.

 

HCM City authorities refute rumours complete lockdown imminent

HCM City authorities officially refuted rumours, on Wednesday, that a complete citywide lockdown would be imposed.

Vietnam stresses COVID-19 recovery, East Sea stability in US-ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son attended a video conference between his counterparts in ASEAN and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, with issues on the agenda ranging from COVID-19 to the East Sea and Myanmar.

Vietnam determined to remove EC’s yellow card fishing warning by 2022

Vietnam is determined to gradually reduce the number of fishing vessels violating regulations on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in order to have the ‘yellow card’ issued by the European Commission (EC) removed by 2022.

AFC: Vietnam likely to play at neutral venue in third WC qualifiers

The Vietnamese national football team may be forced to play their qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup 2022 at a neutral venue if local stadiums currently fail to meet the criteria set by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Aviation sector eyes recovery in 2023-24

Vietnam's aviation market is hoped to recover in 2023-24, according to a Vietnam Airlines' representative.

Quarantine for foreign arrivals and direct contacts of COVID-19 cases down to 14 days: Health ministry

The health ministry on Wednesday issued updated guidelines on the mandatory quarantine period and details of a pilot home quarantine scheme for people who came into direct contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases.