Great progress expected from Vietnam-Japan shipbuilding cooperation

Vietnam-Japan cooperation in the field of shipbuilding is hoped to bring great opportunities to develop Vietnam’s technology, especially in ship designing.

Garment export value hits 5.3 billion USD during Jan-Feb

The export turnover of garment and textile products reached 5.3 billion USD in the first two months of 2020, down 3.5 percent year-on-year.

Vietnam Airlines keeps carrying Vietnamese back from Europe

Vietnam Airlines said on March 16 that it has created the most favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens in Europe who want to return home amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19.

UK police charge another over Essex lorry deaths

British police on March 16 charged another man as part of their investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people found dead inside a refrigeration trailer in Essex, northeast of London, last October.

Health Ministry announces 8 flights with passengers contracting COVID-19

The Ministry of Health on March 16 announced it has found eight flights with passengers on board contracting COVID-19.

Vietnam now at “golden stage” of COVID-19 fight: PM

Vietnam is now at the “golden stage” of COVID-19 prevention and control, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on March 16.

Central bank cuts interest rates to buffer COVID-19 impact

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will cut its policy rates starting from March 17 in an attempt to support the economy which has been hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak.

ILA Vietnam: The power of education from the heart

Education is a long journey and ILA's 20-year journey of English language training in Vietnam is clear proof of the knowledge that sincerity, dedication, and love can make breakthrough changes in education.

Vietnam needs corporate credit rating to attract more investors in bonds

The lack of independent credit rating firms is hindering the development of the corporate bond market.

Online applications blooming in Vietnam during Covid-19 outbreak

Just like other countries, Vietnam encourages its citizens to stay away from crowds as much as possible in this sensitive time of Covid-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 changes nature of learning and teaching for good

It's unprecedented, but now students all over Viet Nam have had their Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday extended to more than a month.

Ethnic village turns into civilised community

An ethnic-minority village in Lam Dong has become well-known for its title “village with 3-nos” (no drinking, no smoking and no social evils) thanks to a concerted communal effort that commenced over a dozen years ago.

 

Be careful! Words can hurt

Many people living in Hanoi had a sleepless night last Friday as authorities announced the first COVID-19 case in the city.

 

Latest retail movements in Vietnam amidst escalating COVID-19 pandemic

While COVID-19 will disrupting FMCG businesses, not all product categories and retailers will see a negative impact, according to Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam.

E-learning in HCMC developing without synchronous guidance

Being closed for nearly two months due to the unwanted Covid-19 outbreak, schools in HCM City are enthusiastically turning to e-learning styles. However, this unprepared application of the new learning method has revealed various weaknesses.

Border guards assist locals in daily life

Over the years, apart from safeguarding the country’s land border, border guards in Phieng Pan border post, Mai Son district, the northern mountainous province of Son La, have been helping the locals improve their livelihood.

Environmental law amendment: EIA not a must for all projects

The draft of the amended environmental protection law clearly describes the types of projects subject to EIA (environment impact assessment) based on project scale, characteristics and impact on the environment.

Vietnam plans to develop railway industry

Vu Quang Khoi, director general of Viet Nam Railway Authority, talks about the country's plan to develop railways across the country.

 

Vietnam banks restructure debt maturities worth over US$930 million for customers

Local lenders are considering waiving interest rates of outstanding loans worth VND185 trillion (US$7.94 billion) for 34,350 customers.

Hanoi group active in spreading Vietnamese heritage values

Founded by fine arts researcher Nguyen Duc Binh, the Dinh Lang Viet (Vietnamese Communal House) group gathers those who love Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

Wedding and new rice ceremonies of Kho Mu people

The Kho Mu ethnic people in the northern and central parts of Vietnam have unique cultural traditions and customs. These are reflected in their wedding ceremony and farming practices.

Total COVID-19 cases in Vietnam now 61

The Ministry of Health on March 16 evening announced the latest case of COVID-19, the 61st, in the country.

Fed’s rate cut offers opportunity for Vietnam stock market

With greater liquidity, investors would look for markets deemed safe with less negative impacts from the Covid-19 epidemic.

Hot weather in south expected to last until April

HCMC and other southern parts of Vietnam are forecast to experience blistering heat, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius until next month, coupled with a high ultraviolet (UV) index.

 

Investment slows in solar power projects as prices drop

Investors are no longer rushing to pour money into solar power projects because the new solar power purchase price is considered unattractive.