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Fixing technological vulnerabilities and fighting coronavirus

Although the VHD, NCOVI and Bluezone apps have helped people make health declarations, there are still loopholes that allow people to avoid the declarations.

The 'golden keys' for Sun Group to attract talents

Vietnam’s premier develop of luxury tourism and real estate projects offers employees a uniquely positive work environment, an ideal work-life balance and opportunities to support sustainable and community-oriented projects.

Technology helps Vietnam in Covid-19 battle

Technological solutions recommended by the Ministry of Information and Communications have contributed to helping many provinces in Vietnam detect, localize, and prevent the spread of Covid-19 while maintaining a "new normal" life.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 187 community cases over 24 hours

The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced an additional 54 locally transmitted coronavirus cases recorded in Vietnam during the past six hours, raising the country’s 24-hour infection number to a record high of 187.

 

 

Hospitals struggling to gain full self-autonomy to prevent brain drain

Hospitals and medical workers have been so far struggling to achieve full self- autonomy.

Ministry provides emergency medical assistance for Covid-19 hit Bac Giang

The Covid-19 epidemic has been stressful in Bac Giang, with an increase in infection cases in industrial parks, hence the Ministry of Health decided to provide exceptional emergency medical assistance for Bac Giang’s fight against Covid-19.

Finance Ministry asks localities to enhance price stabilization

Due to the complicated Covid-19 situation, MOF has written to the governments of provinces and cities asking them to enhance price stabilization and management following Deputy PM Le Minh Khai’s directive on price governance in 2021.

 

Rice exporters urged to utilise FTAs to boost declining shipments

Vietnamese rice exporters have been urged to play a more active role in utilising free trade agreements (FTAs) to which Vietnam is a party to boost falling exports.

Hacinco director dismissed for spreading coronavirus

Nguyen Van Thanh has caused serious consequences in the community, making many offices and buildings in Hanoi putting under lockdown.

 

Illegal cryptocurrency exchanges turn investors into debtors

All foreign exchange (forex) trading activities in Vietnam are illegal as the authorities have not issued license for any forex trading floor.

COVID-19: 127 more cases detected, caseload breaches 1,000-mark over 20 days

The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported on May 16 morning that an additional 127 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Vietnam during the past 12 hours, breaking a 1,000-case mark in just 20 days.

 

High-tech solutions are helping in the fight against Covid-19

With many variants and outbreaks, Covid-19 is expected to be a long-term struggle requiring the contribution of the entire society.

Vietnam provides COVID-19 assistance to Laos

The Vietnamese community in Laos are working with Lao authorities and people to overcome the current COVID-19 outbreak by raising funds and donating cash, necessities and medical supplies to the host country.

Dong Ho painters join Covid-19 fight efforts

Dong Ho folk painting style has been applied for propaganda pictures to deliver the government's 5K message in the fight against Covid-19 outbreak.

Local enterprises must deal with challenges in FTA implementation

Vietnamese enterprises need to be proactive in terms of gaining knowledge of incentives, whilst simultaneously managing themselves in order to deal with gaps and weaknesses occurring in the implementation of FTAs, according to economic experts.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 77 more community transmissions

The Health Ministry confirmed 87 additional COVID-19 cases on the evening of May 9, including 77 locally-infected ones detected in 9 provinces and cities.

 

Vietnam equity market close to Singapore’s levels: HSBC

The benchmark Vn-Index rose 4.1% in April and is up 12.4% year-to-date, outperforming the global emerging markets (GEMs), the Asia ex-Japan, and frontier market indices.

 

Song-composing contest themed “Hat len Vietnam- Let’s sing Vietnam” debuts

The song-composing contest with the theme of praising Vietnam- its land, spirit and people- welcomes both local and foreign authors. The winner will receive prize worth of VND100 millions (US$4,300).

 

Danang again issues market coupons to locals to prevent coronavirus outbreak

The People's Committee of Danang City started to apply the “market coupon” policy throughout the city from May 8, 2021 to limit gatherings amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Canada imposes provisional duties on upholstered furniture from Vietnam

Canada slapped provisional duties of up to 101.5% on upholstered seating products manufactured in Vietnam, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced.