Blood donation campaign to be launched in VN

Red Journey 2020 blood donation campaign will take place from June 6 to August 8 in 42 provinces and cities, said the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).

 

HCM City adjusts zoning plan for innovative hub

The HCM City Department of Planning and Architecture has proposed a 1:2000 scale for zoning of three areas in the eastern part of the city.

HCM City proposes new regulations of apartment maintenance fees

The HCM City Department of Construction has proposed changing current regulations on collection of apartment maintenance fees in an effort to handle disputes between apartment building investors and management boards.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia June 1

Foreign journalists praise Vietnam’s battle against COVID-19

Prime Minister calls for enhancing efforts to root out fraud

Recent cases of fraud to misappropriate people’s property have caused public concern in sectors including finance, banking, real estate, multi-level trading and e-commerce, with cyber fraud in particular on the rise.

Vu Mao, innovator of Vietnam’s National Assembly, dies at 80

Vu Mao, former chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Office, who was a key architect of the lawmaking body’s innovations, died at 1.39 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the age of 80.

VNR proposes extending expiry date for locomotives, carriages

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has asked the Ministry of Transport to propose Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc extend the expiry for locomotives and carriages by three years.

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May CPI shows slight reduction due to dropping petrol, power, rice prices

IZs development needs planning to attract FDI

The development of industrial zones (IZs) needs a comprehensive plan to capture the transition of the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow spurred by trade wars and the COVID-19 pandemic 

Vietnam Mixed Martial Arts Federation debuts

The Vietnam Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) was officially established at its first congress held in Hanoi on May 30.

American, European investors eye Vietnam’s businesses

Asian investors are the buyers in most M&A and capital contribution deals in Vietnam. However, more and more investors from the US and EU have appeared in recent deals.

Banyan trees beat Hanoi’s summer heat

Hanoi is not only known for its old streets but also century-old banyan trees, which have stood against time and witnessed many historical ups and downs. 

Gov’t to boost private investment to accelerate post-pandemic growth

The Government is focusing on boosting the development of enterprises and encouraging private investment to accelerate post-pandemic economic growth.

VN banking sector 2020: lower profitability, higher vulnerability anticipated

Commercial banks all can anticipate a sharp fall in profits this year because of Covid-19, though they faced difficulties later than other businesses.

Summer time in Ta Van - Lao Chai valley wows travellers

Distinct from the hustle and bustle town of Sapa, the Ta Van - Lao Chai valley is a peaceful and gentle place for travellers who love to explore nature as well as the life of the highland people.

Local airlines regain 35-40% passenger capacity

Air travel demand has increased after a long period of travel restriction because of Covid-19.

Central Highlanders work to keep traditional cultural practices alive

Many locales in the Central Highlands have worked to preserve and keep their tribes’ traditional cultural practices alive, 

How big are the wage funds of the largest enterprises in Vietnam?

Vietcombank and Vietnam Airlines spend VND40 million a month on each employee, much higher than other enterprises.

Telemedicine – Vietnam’s new approach to healthcare service

Telemedicine, a technology-based model to support medical treatment and healthcare, is in wide use in many countries. 

Historic drought in Ninh Thuan

The central province of Ninh Thuan experienced a historic drought between November 15, 2019, until May 26 this year.

Hanoi student wins scholarships to nine US colleges

A high school student in Hanoi has just won scholarships worth USD1.6 million to nine universities in the US.

ASEAN countries continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions

Thailand on May 29 decided to shorten the night curfew by an hour, starting June 1, when the country enters the third phase of COVID-19 lockdown easing.

Vietnam among most successful Asian countries in containing coronavirus: Foreign media

The Australia-based website Eastasiaforum.org on May 28 ran an article titled “Vietnam’s COVID-19 political gains” affirming that Vietnam has earned international accolades as one of the successful countries in Asia to contain the coronavirus.

E-commerce a positive for VN retail sector

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail market in Vietnam in the first quarter of this year still recorded positive results from e-commerce, online shopping and delivery services.

VN Gov’t steps up measures to support Coronavirus-affected businesses

The Government has introduced a range of new measures to support businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its Resolution No. 84.