Airlines busier, but still incurring losses

Despite the increase in the number of passengers, air carriers are still incurring losses due to the fuel price increase.

Ministry of Health explains reasons for not announcing end of COVID-19 pandemic

If Vietnam declares the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, it will meet many difficulties in pandemic prevention and control and be hit by slower economic recovery, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has said.

Paris square named after Vietnamese pilot

A small square in the center of the 16th arrondissement of Paris now bears the name of Do Huu Vi, a Vietnamese national who was one of the first pilots of the French army.

UNCLOS greatly contributes to promotion of regional maritime cooperation: experts

The 8th Ocean Dialogue took place in Hanoi on June 29 under the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia”.

Vietnam, UK hold 4th defence policy dialogue in London

Vietnamese and UK officials said they wish to turn defence cooperation into a pillar in the countries’ overall relations at the 1st session of the 4th Vietnam-UK defence policy dialogue held in London on June 29.

International Competition creates architectural plan for Vung Tau

Seeking a unique architectural plan and tourist landmarks for the coastal city of Vung Tau, Five Star International Group (Five Star Group) and Agritour & Green World organised an International Design Competition.

Investors rush to sell coastal villas to cut losses

Hundreds of million-dollar seaside villas in Da Nang, the “capital” of resort property, have been idle for over two years.

Global providers’ expansion plans make Hanoi coworking supply rise

The Vietnamese coworking market is growing exponentially as more and more people become aware of the benefits this niche brings from a business and productivity point of view.

Personal information needs more protection in Vietnam

Government agencies’ awareness about protection of personal data on online platforms remains low, according to speakers at a seminar held recently by UNDP Vietnam and the Institute for Policy Research and Media Development (IPS).

‘Make in Vietnam’ platforms and sovereignty milestones in digital space

Being open to the world but not depending on technology is a challenge for many countries, not only Vietnam.

UK pledges assistance to Vietnam’s climate change commitment

Speaker of the UK House of Lords John Mcfall said he supports efforts to ramp up all-round cooperation between the UK and Vietnam, including in climate change response, during his talks with the top Vietnamese legislator in London.

Vietnam’s CPI up 2.44% in six months

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in the January – June period rose by 2.44% year-on-year while its core inflation edged up 1.25%, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported at a press conference on June 29.

Foreign arrivals surge by 6.8 times in H1/2022

The number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam in the first two quarters of 2022 increased 6.8 times over the same period of 2021, reaching 602,000, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam enjoys trade surplus of US$710 million in H1/2022

Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of 710 million USD in the first six months of 2022, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported on June 29.

GPS collars to be used on wild elephants in Dak Lak

GPS collars will be fitted to 28 wild elephants in the Yok Don National Park in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, a workshop heard on June 29.

VN asks for Jordan’s cooperation in helping Vietnamese survivors of Aqaba gas explosion

A poisonous gas explosion at Jordan’s southern port of Aqaba on June 27 killed 13 people, including 5 Vietnamese citizens.

Foreign artists make music with inspiration from Vietnamese epic

The classic Vietnamese epic Lục Vân Tiên, which may be read in a variety of languages and dialects throughout the world, has been given new life by international artists.

More than 800 medical workers in Hanoi resign

As many as 532 medical workers in Hanoi resigned in 2021, while 82 workers transferred to other jobs.

Vietnam to produce dengue medicine Dextran

Dextran, a high molecular solution, is only used for severe dengue cases, but only one company in Thailand is making the product. Vietnam has lacked this fluid over the last two years.

Ministry listens to firms' difficulties, pledges to raise support

The Ministry of Planning and Investment will propose policies to remove obstacles for enterprises and enable them to seize opportunities to accelerate production and business, Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said.

Vietnam's e-government procurement system set to launch in August

The e-GP would allow effective and transparent management of the public procurement process.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 29

Newly-established businesses in H1 exceed 70,000

Australian Foreign Minister enjoys Pho ga in Hanoi

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong enjoys Hanoi's specialty of Pho ga or chicken noodles as she arrived in the city on her first visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese ceramic artist sets two Guinness World Records

Two Vietnamese ceramic works will be recognised as having set Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Hanoi today (June 30).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 29

USAID assists Vietnamese businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emission