4.4 million preschool students missed school in 2021-22

Closures have affected up to 4.4 million preschool children over the 2021-22 period when the COVID-19 outbreak worsened in Vietnam, according to the education ministry.

Generation Z and the future of cashless payments

According to statistics of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), non-cash payment activities via the Internet grew by 48.8% in volume and 32.6% in transaction value in 2021 compared to 2020.

Fintech, e-commerce remain magnets for venture capital

Fintech and e-commerce accounted for 70 percent of total venture capital in the country last year, and this trend is predicted to continue in 2022.

Discover Tra Su cajuput forest – An Giang’s charms

The upcoming holiday (April 30 - May 1) will mark a year after the fourth Covid-19 outbreak in Vietnam (April 27, 2021). Nearly a year later, Vietnam’s tourism industry has made a strong comeback with surprises after a long time of closure.

WTC Binh Duong New City successfully hosts Binh Duong Sci-Symposium 2022

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Binh Duong Province, the Binh Duong Scientific Symposium 2022 was organized at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) on April 19-20.

Ban Gioc among world’s top amazing waterfalls

Ban Gioc Waterfall is considered a priceless gift that the nature has given to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. It is an overwhelming waterfall with breathtaking beauty in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese soldiers in UN’s peacekeeping operations are messengers of progress

Major General Hoang Kim Phung spoke with VietNamNet about the eight years of participation in the UN’s peacekeeping operations

Former NA general secretary elected Vinamilk chairman

Nguyen Hanh Phuc, former general secretary of the National Assembly (NA), has been elected board chairman of Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk/VNM) for the 2022-2026 tenure, replacing Le Thi Bang Tam.

Businesses nervous as interest rates escalate

Interest rates in the market in recent days have been unfavorable for businesses.

Military bank to admit bank under compulsory transfer program

The shareholders’ meeting of Military Bank held on April 25 approved a plan on admitting one credit institution under a compulsory transfer mode.

Japanese Prime Minister to visit Vietnam

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from April 30 to May 1 at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Key decisions ahead to shape blockchain era

Vietnam’s blockchain game projects are gaining popularity, attracting millions of US dollars from international investment funds – but ambiguous laws may prevent the sector from expanding as fast as it could otherwise.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 27

National Assembly to convene third session in May - June

Nha Trang’s vermicelli soup for the soul

The central coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province is well-known for its wide range of seafood specialties. Of them, the flavorsome fish paste vermicelli soup is a favorite among foodies.

Measures taken to rebuild investors’ trust, stabilize stock market

To rebuild investors’ trust for mobilizing all resources for the country’s economic recovery after the pandemic, measures must be taken to rebuild investors’ trust in the stock market.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 27

US extends deadline for issuing conclusion on anti-dumping probe into plywood imported from Vietnam

Iconic Hanoi train street cafes reopen

Coffee shops along the railway line in Hanoi have reopened after more than two years.

Vietnam suspends healthcare declarations for arrivals from April 27

The Ministry of Health urgently requested that local authorities across the country scrap healthcare declaration at all border gates for people entering the nation starting from April 27.

Helicopter tours to be launched in Da Nang on Reunification Day

Visitors to Da Nang will have the chance to enjoy stunning views of the central city from above through new helicopter tours which are set to open this weekend to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).

Health declaration rules eased at TSN Airport

Upon arrival at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City, passengers will find it easier to file a health declaration.

Auctions of vehicle number plates need to be transparent to prevent ‘wrongdoings’

Those who win auctions to buy number plates with lucky numbers would have the right to keep the plates when selling the vehicles, and would be able to use the plates for their cars for the rest of their lives, under a new draft resolution.

Liem beats reigning World Champion at Oslo Esports Cup

Leading local chess player Le Quang Liem sprung a surprise at the Oslo Esports Cup after successfully beating reigning world champion Jan Krzysztof Duda of Poland on the fifth day of the competition.

Huu Anh to compete in Man Of The World 2022

Nguyen Huu Anh, winner of Vietnam Fitness Model, will represent Vietnam to compete at the Man Of The World 2022 pageant.

F&B companies moving to boost recovery

Major firms in the food and beverage (F&B) industry are taking different steps to recover and expand their operations after two years of struggling against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just 34.8 percent of Vietnamese people in rural areas have access to clean water

Vietnam is in danger of missing the target of providing 93-95 percent of people in rural areas, and at least 95 percent in urban areas, access to clean water by 2025.