The Viet A case is being compared with a “bomb” that has shaken the entire healthcare system.

Doan Ngo Festival, commonly called “Tet giet sau bo” (pest-killing festival), on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month is one of the many traditional customs of Vietnamese people, and it falls on June 3 this year.

As Vietnam is open to international travellers, with no self-isolation, the New Zealand Herald daily has pointed out 10 reasons why the country is worth visiting.

The authorities of Da Nang have decided to spend VND84 billion (US$3.6 million) for the conservation of the ancient citadel of Dien Hai.

Despite the government’s strong request for facilitation of marketing authorisation renewal, foreign drugmakers are still waiting for the renewal of expired authorisations, triggering concerns over a possible future shortfall of drugs.

The Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) has been permitted to provide Korean tourists with free rapid tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigens when they return home between May 28 and June 30.

As many as 108 traditional Japanese dolls of various sizes and types such as girl dolls, male dolls, zodiac animal dolls, and fairy dolls are on display at the Vietnam Women's Museum in Hanoi.

Products ordered on e-commerce platforms are being delivered to consumers from warehouses with robotic arms and a high degree of automation.

Dong Thap Muoi is famed for its lotus plants, which residents use for decorating, medicine and cuisine. Various dishes have been made from lotus, which are not only delicious but also good for health.

Viettel Global, well known for its telecommunication services in countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, is planning to expand its business fields.

Vietnam, despite being a newcomer, has appeared to be an active contributor to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in the past eight years.

If inflation cannot be controlled and Vietnam has to use a “high-dose drug”, such as an interest rate increase, serious consequences may occur.

The local property market has witnessed a short supply of homes in all segments, especially the budget-home segment, as there are no new projects on the market.

Some people have recently received lucky number plates when registering their vehicles, which have sold at very high prices.

The taxation authority estimated that once the whole population turns to e-invoices, the total number would be 6.5-7 billion invoices per year or 400-500 million per month.

The Ministry of Public Security will use a new passport form from July 1, 2022, reported the Vietnam Government Portal (VGP).

FiinGroup says that S&P Global Rating has recently upgraded its long-term credit rating on Vietnam to BB+, with this stable outlook, is a good sign that can fuel the country’s hope of achieving its target of BBB- sooner than the set goal of 2030.

Warburg Pincus believes in the Vietnamese economy’s long-term growth trajectory and continues to actively pursue new opportunities to invest in leading platforms in the country.

Vietnam rises as magnet for start-up investment

Nikkei Asia has published an article detailing Apple’s plan to move some iPad production out of China and begin to operate in Vietnam after strict COVID-19 lockdowns in and around Shanghai have led to months of supply chain disruptions.

The in-factory digitization process not only brings efficiency, innovation and empowerment to businesses, but also helps equip the employees - Unilever’s most valuable asset - with future-fit skills.

Australia offers over 7mln more Pfizer vaccine doses to Vietnam

The education sector in Ho Chi Minh City will cooperate with pedagogical schools to train informatics teachers to serve the teaching needs of high schools.

Amid ever-increasing foreign investment, high-tech industrial projects are attracting large amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital into the nation, with the country widely viewed as an ideal investment destination.

The National Assembly’s Economic Commission in a report sent to the legislative body on May 31, rang a bell of alarm over risks associated with misuse of capital raised from the corporate bond market.