Vietnam helps boost ASEAN's economy amid COVID-19: Malaysian press

Amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam, as ASEAN Chair, has managed to formulate a regional comprehensive economic recovery plan, the New Straits Times of Malaysia reported.

 

Book on Vietnam’s sea, island sovereignty released in Japan

A book on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagoes has been translated into Japanese by Professor Kazutaka Hashimoto from the Kanto Gakuin University and released in the country.

 

HCM City announces digital transformation programme

Ho Chi Minh City announced a programme on digital transformation along with a data sharing and integration platform at a conference on July 22.

Rise in overseas interest sparks takeover concerns

In light of its safe and stable investment environment despite the ongoing pandemic, Vietnam has emerged as a promising destination for cross-border mergers and acquisitions 

Analysts upbeat about Vietnam - NZ strategic partnership

The Asia Media Centre in New Zealand has run an article highlighting the upgrading of ties between Vietnam and NZ into a strategic partnership on July 22, expressing its trust in the prospects for the bilateral relationship in the future

Experts raise the alarm about e-cigarette smoking among youths

Experts voiced concerns over the alarming prevalence of e-cigarette and heat cigarette smoking among young people in Vietnam during a conference held by the Ministry of Information and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City on July 23.

Vietnamese firms increase overseas investment

Vietnamese firms have been increasing their overseas investments in recent years in an effort to expand their global reach.

 

Facebook launches “We Think Digital" programme for Vietnamese youths

Facebook in collaboration with some Vietnamese oganizations officially launched the We Think Digital programme in Vietnam on July 22.

 

Vietnam's oil sector open on back of new eased FOL cap

Even if the latest proposal for international investors to be able to own up to 35 per cent of Vietnamese oil firms comes true, it may still not be smooth sailing for foreign groups to step up in the market.

VN rubber companies report lower earnings amid falling rubber prices

Rubber producers reported poor second-quarter business results due to decreasing rubber prices, eyeing industrial zone development.

 

AFC meeting suggests solutions to help Asian football recover

The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) convened an online meeting on July 23, seeking ways to help the regional football recover from COVID-19 impact.

 

Vietnam backs tackling terrorist challenges in Syria on basis of int’l laws

Vietnam has emphasised the need for cooperation among concerned parties to deal with challenges from terrorist groups in Syria based on respect for international laws and UN resolutions.

 

Many returning students want to study at domestic schools

More Vietnamese and foreign students want to transfer from schools overseas to schools in Vietnam.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 24

PM approves plan to implement Vietnam-US customs assistance agreement

HCM City proposes PM to bring breakthrough to key projects

Despite outstanding disbursement of public investment among Vietnam's localities, HCM City has encountered many difficulties that need to be resolved to accelerate the disbursement of public investment

New national strategy sought to root out data pitfalls

How to protect personal data has been raised by local experts as one of the biggest issues to tackle as digital transformation becomes an increasing priority in Vietnam. 

Teacher helps poor students with charity drive

Her students may have been on their summer holidays for nearly two weeks, but Le Thi Anh Dao, an English teacher from Vinh Thuan Township Secondary School, Vinh Thuan District, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, is still busy.

Renewable energy is answer to Vietnam's energy security

Like other countries, Vietnam is striving to use more renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.

More flights to repatriate citizens on the way

Dinh Viet Thang, head of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, talks about plans to bring more Vietnamese abroad home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A suite of measures suggested to fuel demand in new normal


The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic remain unpredictable across the globe. 

25 years of joining ASEAN: Vietnam is on the path of integration

The comprehensive and extensive integration into ASEAN is a way for Vietnam to actively participate in global integration.

Cutting screen time lowers risk of death, study finds

Research from the University of Glasgow finds watching two hours or less of television a day could minimize health risks.

From Russia with love for Vietnamese folk songs

Hearing them sing the Vietnamese folk song Bèo Dạt Mây Trôi (Floating Water Ferns and Wandering Clouds) would leave any listener holding their breath as it is so sweet.

Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump.

A different Hanoi in bird’s-eye view

Those who have lived long enough in Hanoi are probably familiar with every corner of the capital city. However, there may exist a surprisingly different Hanoi when viewed from above.