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HCM City sees high growth in east and west

HCM City is expanding in the eastern and western parts of the city with more high-quality living spaces being built.

BIC program to indicated best listed companies in Vietnam

A better and detailed view on enterprises effectiveness will help partners, credit institutions, investors, and especially shareholders to make a more accurate and justifiable decision.

COVID-19: Three flights bring back 690 VN citizens from overseas

Relevant agencies of Vietnam, Myanmar and Angola have worked closely to safely repatriate more than 690 Vietnamese citizens stranded in Myanmar and Angola due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stricter fines for those refusing to wear masks in public areas

The Hoan Kiem pedestrian area in Hanoi attracts tens of thousands of visitors every weekend. Authorities have now introduced harsher fines for anyone who refuses to wear a mask, 

Developing tourism in Sa Pa: it’s time to ‘play big’

While the number of tourists flocking to Sa Pa is increasing, tourism activities and services lack diversity.

77 percent of Vietnamese workers still don’t have officially recognized qualifications

Vietnam’s labor productivity has been been surpassed by Laos and Cambodia is not far behind. Labor standardization and vocational skill development are facing ‘unprecedented’ challenges.

HCM City students return to school after improved Covid-19 situation

Tens of thousands of students in HCM City have returned to school from today, December 7, following a week off for Covid-19 prevention.

Many startups fail in 2020 despite big investments

The departure of a number of startups in 2020 indicate that 'impractical' ideas do not bring success.

Vietnam’s strong industries fully tapped under RCEP

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is expected to boost regional and global supply chains and the economy of ASEAN members and partners.

Vietnamese economy remains resilient despite COVID-19 challenges

The Vietnamese economy has remained extremely resilient throughout the year despite the adverse impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with import-export activities witnessing a gradual bounce back, according to insiders.

Deputy PM orders greater efforts to improve people's well-being, stature

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam ordered competent authorities to outline specific measures to mobilise resources to carry out the national nutrition strategy during 2021-2030 with a view to improve the Vietnamese people’s well-being and stature.

The launch pad towards the world’s market

Billion-dollar contracts inked during the recent visits of the Japanese Prime Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State indicate the apparent trend of supply chain restructuring.

 

Vietnam to start Covid-19 vaccine trial on people next week

The Ministry of Health announced on December 5 that it would test phase one of a Covid-19 vaccine produced by Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC on people from December 10 to 12.

Unclear provisions in new tax-related Decree

Vietnamese citizens and commercial banks alike have expressed uncertainty over the new Decree 126 on Tax Administration that requires banks to provide customers’ information as well as deduct tax payables on behalf of the tax department.

Entertainment activities in HCM City cancelled due to Covid-19

A range of shows and entertainment activities in HCM City, including those to celebrate Christmas, have been cancelled following municipal instructions on tighter Covid-19 prevention regulations.

Hanoi clarifies two COVID-19 patients

Hanoi authorities on December 5 recorded two coronavirus-positive patients, including a man who again tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 after being discharged from hospital in Dong Da district, 

Businesses complain about new CIT payment regulation

Under the new regulation, by the end of the third quarter, enterprises have to estimate the amounts of tax of the fourth quarter and pay the amounts.

Schools postpone exams, switch to online study after new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

A number of universities and high schools in HCM City have switched to online learning and taken other preventive measures following the recently reported locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the city.

Negative results for F1 and F2 cases related to COVID-19 cases in Ho Chi Minh City

All of the F1 and F2 cases who either came into direct or indirect contact with the four latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in HCM City have tested negative for the virus.

PM calls for upholding UN’s central role in pushing back Covid-19

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for upholding the central role of the UN, stepping up policy coordination, taking collective action, and championing international cooperation and multilateral efforts in pushing back the Covid-19 pandemic.