Tiki-Sendo speculation piques sector interest

An expected co-operation deal between Tiki and Sendo has surprised the merger and acquisition arena in Vietnam, coming hot off the heels of the announced partnership between Vingroup and Masan late last year. 

Ngoa Van pagoda

Yen Tu and Ngoa Van in Quang Ninh province were two important places in King Monk Tran Nhan Tong’s Buddhist life.

HSBC signals mass job cuts as profits plunge

Interim chief executive Noel Quinn reveals extensive job cuts and restructuring to shake up the bank.

Friendly tie with Iraq canceled amid COVID-19 fears

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) have moved to cancel a proposed friendly between Vietnam and Iraq due to the ongoing fears surrounding the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Nghe An man to set free 30kg sea turtle

A rare sea turtle weighing 30 kilogrammes is being cared by a local in Quynh Luu district in the central province of Nghe An before it is released to the ocean.

Vietnam pledges continued close coordination with WTO

Vietnam vows to continue active and close coordination with the WTO in all of its activities, said Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai during her meeting with WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17.

Hanoi hands out red books to foreigners

Six foreign organisations and 35 foreigners were granted red books to purchase a number of apartments in Hanoi.

Coronavirus triggers boom in private jet inquiries

Private jet firms have seen a huge rise in people hoping to hire planes but they can't meet demand.

Over 300 businesses in Vietnam eliminate pirated software

More than 300 businesses in Vietnam have eliminated pirated software and legalized software on 20,000 computers. HCM City is pioneering this activity.

 

Global epidemic a blow to regional supply chains

The recent coronavirus outbreak has affected economies throughout the world, disrupting supply chains in the region, including in Vietnam.

Viettel refutes Facebook accusations of discrediting rivals in Myanmar

Viettel claims innocence against Facebook's accusation that it discredited competitors in Myanmar through fake social network accounts.

Vietnam lengthens school closure to prevent COVID-19 spread

The mandatory closing may be closed until the end of February or more depending on the evolution of the epidemic.

 

Street art made from recycled material goes on display in Hanoi

A street in Phuc Tan ward in Hanoi has been decorated by series of art displays that have been made using recycled rubbish.

Many localities prepare for end of Codvid-19 outbreak

Khanh Hoa Province and many localities in Vietnam have succeeded in combating coronavirus according to the Ministry of Health.

 

HCM City delayed metro project sped up

HCM City is speeding up the construction of a local metro project which has been continuously delayed. 

More coronavirus patients recover in Vietnam

More coronavirus patients would be discharged from hospital on Tuesday, with the first two being released in the morning according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam’s aviation sector loses $435 million amid Covid-19 epidemic

The initial loss caused by the suspension of flights to and from China for Vietnam’s airlines could be up to VND10 trillion.

Material autonomy key for Vietnam to fully exploiting EVFTA

Textile stocks have been on an temporary upswing thanks to the recent ratification of the EVFTA but textile enterprises still face difficulties due to heavy dependence on imported raw materials and reduced demand worldwide.

 

Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat".

Coronavirus: China enacts tighter restrictions in Hubei

Millions in Hubei province have been told to stay home, in the latest measure to control the spread.

Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhones supplies

The tech giant says it is "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" in China than expected.

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

The research finds that more than 80% of cases are mild and the sick and elderly are most at risk.

Vietnam plays its role as President of ASEAN

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh talks to Vietnam News Agency on the role of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration. 

Coronavirus patients responding to treatment: health ministry

No new cases of the coronavirus outbreak in Vietnam had been reported in recent days and infected patients were responding well to treatment.

Coronavirus: Medical equipment manufacturers fined

Authorities have fined 30 medical equipment manufacturers nearly VND65 million (US$2,800) for violating sales regulations for medical supplies used to fight the novel coronoavirus disease (COVID-19).