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Low-cost cars remain dream for Vietnamese

Vietnam’s automobile industry had a prosperous year 2020 despite COvid-19. Manufacturers scaled up production, and new investors appeared.

Learning from Vietnam on how to handle COVID-19: Jakarta Post

Vietnam’s latest success story is in the health sector, senior journalist Veeramalla Anjaiah wrote in his article, titled “Learning from Vietnam on how to handle COVID-19”, published on the Jakarta Post on December 28.

10 memorable events of HCM City real estate market

With the economy been hit hard by Covid-19, the HCM City real estate sector has been facing difficulties. However, there are still bright spots.

PM orders swiftly contact tracing in 1440th COVID-19 case

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 27 night issued a dispatch requiring urgent tracing of those who had contact with COVID-19 patient No. 1440, thus preventing the spread of the coronavirus in community.

Vietravel Airlines to fly commercially in Jan. 2021

The Vietnam Travel Aviation Co. Ltd (Vietravel Airlines) made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 26 after fully meeting necessary requirements and procedures for commercial operation.

Efforts to improve business environment to be ramped up

The local business community anticipates that the Government will take specific and efficient measures aimed at immediately resolving bottlenecks that hinder their operations, said Vu Tien Loc, chairman of VCCI.

Man who entered Vietnam illegally tests positive for COVID-19

A man who entered the country illegally from Myanmar is the latest patient to test positive for COVID-19.

The government accepts economic damage to guarantee the right to health care for everyone

Despite many difficulties, in order to protect people's health, the Government plans to both self produce and import Covid-19 vaccine in order to vaccinate every citizen.

Vietnam tightens COVID-19 preventive measures

The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control on Dec. 25 decided to raise preventive measures to a new level after new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus were detected in a number countries.

Vietnam's top 10 science and technology events in 2020

The 10 events were voted on by 60 science and technology journalists at 25 media agencies throughout the country.

2020: eventful year for drivers

New regulations have had a big impact on car and motorbike drivers this year.

A year-long fight against COVID-19 in focus

Vietnam has brought the COVID-19 outbreak under control since the virus was detected in late January 2020. Let’s look at the fight against the disease in Vietnam during the past year.

Vietnam moves towards smart healthcare system

More hospitals in Vietnam have begun using high technologies for digital transformation, which is expected to radically reform the healthcare sector.

Covid-19 takes a heavy toll on Vietnam aviation industry

The aviation industry has experienced a sharp decrease in passenger volume this year.

Hi-tech application - a key to promote agriculture sector

Cooperation between businesses and farmers plays a key role in the agriculture sector's sustainable development.

How are HCM City locals celebrating the holiday this year?

Restriction on social contacts might have changed how HCM City locals are approaching this year's festive season, but the “holiday spirit” has remained about the same.

Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam warns over fraud repatriation flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has warned that Vietnamese people who have been stuck in foreign countries due to the pandemic and wish to get back home should watch out for fake advertisements for tickets on repatriation flights.

Life-changing technology assists Vietnam’s healthcare transformation

The Vietnamese government and the Ministry of Health will hold a conference called eHealth Vietnam Summit 2020 late this month.

Why it’s tough for lending rates to go lower

This year, commercial banks have so far revised down many times their deposit and lending rates. However, lending rates are thought to be high. Why are these rates difficult to be further slashed?

Increasing import: a positive sign

The growth of import slower than that of export helped Vietnam clinch a trade surplus of over US$20 billion in the first 11 months of 2020.