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Russian national to be prosecuted for cannabis planting in Vietnam

The People’s Procuracy of Binh Thuan province, south-central Vietnam, said on April 20 it has completed the indictment to prosecute Shedko Dmitri, a Russian national, for illegal drug possession.

US ready to deliver third coast guard ship to Vietnam

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said the US is ready to deliver a third coast guard ship to Vietnam as part of its commitment to help the country increase its maritime security capacity.

Vietnam’s daily stock trading value ranks second in ASEAN

The average daily trading value on Vietnam’s stock market has reached over VND30.84 trillion (US$1.34 billion) per session so far this year, up 15.9 percent from the last year’s figure and now the second largest in ASEAN, only after Thailand.

Retailers to be fined if providing single-use plastic bags to consumers from 2026

Up to 104,000 single-use plastic bags are used at supermarkets each day, equivalent to 38 million bags a year.

Automobile dealers see high profits despite Covid-19

The profits of many enterprises in the automobile industry soared in the fourth quarter of 2021, thus saving the business situation for the year, despite the impact of Covid-19.

Vietnam to amend inadequacies in Land Law

It is urgent to amend the Land Law, which has revealed obstacles hindering the business activities of enterprises, according to experts in a workshop in Hanoi.

Vietnam no longer at high risk of COVID-19 community spread

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decided on April 18 to lift its "Do Not Travel" COVID-19 recommendations for roughly 90 destinations worldwide, including Vietnam.

Billionaires’ stock assets plummet as bank share prices fall

Many bank billionaires have seen their stock assets decrease significantly as bank share prices fell after a number of real estate firms were inspected for capital mobilization.

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HCMC in shortage of US$606 mln for Covid-19 fights, people support

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Demand outpacing supply of new cars

Agencies asked to speed up issuance of vaccine passports

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday asked vaccination facilities and health agencies to quickly complete the database on people vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of this month so that they could get the vaccine passport.

VN aviation market aiming for a breakthrough recovery

The Vietnamese aviation sector has reported an exponential recovery for Q1 of this year on the back of the government’s reopening and supporting policy.

Fake news, rumors besiege stock market

Law enforcement agencies have prosecuted and detained Facebooker Dang Nhu Quynh and charged him with alleged posting of false information on social networks.

Vietnam considered a pillar in India's 'Act East' policy

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has applauded India's efforts to promote its 'Act East' policy and deeply engage in ASEAN-led mechanisms, and thanked the South Asian nation for considering Vietnam a pillar in this policy.

Concerns raised as Central Highlands province sees spike in earthquakes

The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum witnessed 33 earthquakes from 1903 to 2020 but has seen 169 just since last year, a massive growth from the previous century.

NA Chairman, Indian lower house speaker witness launch of new Vietnam-India air routes

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla attended a ceremony on April 19 in Hanoi to launch Vietjet Air's new direct air routes between Vietnam and India.

Vietnamese spices make deep inroads into international market

Despite facing stiff competition, Vietnamese spices are increasing their presence in demanding markets around the world as businesses take advantage of free trade agreements and adopt advanced technologies.

Casino operator RIC's shares to be delisted from HoSE next month

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) has announced it will delist all the 28.7 million-plus shares of Royal International Corporation (RIC) as from May 16 as the firm has racked up heavy losses for three consecutive years.

Public villas in Hanoi face mounting problems

Old villas built before 1954 in the capital's centre have great locations, but most have deteriorated.

US donates nearly 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

The US government delivered an additional 1.7 million doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to Vietnam this week through the COVAX facility, bringing the total number of vaccines the U.S. government has supported in Vietnam to almost 40 million.