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Historic Hanoi floods leave peach and kumquat growers struggling

Nhat Tan ward in Hanoi has been severely impacted by historic flooding, leading to the destruction of peach and kumquat crops. Farmers face significant losses and a long recovery process.

Insurance payouts for Typhoon Yagi damages estimated at $297 million

The damage caused by Typhoon Yagi continues to escalate, prompting insurance companies to expedite appraisal and compensation processes for affected customers.

Vietnam requests action from international ad firms over legal violations

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has issued a formal request to RTB (Singapore) and Dailymotion (France) to halt the placement of advertisements on content that breaches Vietnamese laws across cross-border platforms.

Over 40,000 trees damaged by Typhoon Yagi, 3,000 to be replanted in Hanoi

Hanoi’s recovery plan includes replanting 3,000 trees, as over 40,000 were damaged by Typhoon Yagi. Efforts are underway to restore parks and urban areas.

Charity records expose inflated donations, prompting public apologies

The Vietnam Fatherland Front has published over 12,000 pages of donation records, revealing exaggerated claims by several individuals, leading to public apologies and criticism.

Vietnam’s 2G shutdown likely postponed due to Typhoon Yagi recovery

The Ministry of Information and Communications may extend the 2G shutdown deadline to ensure the transition to 4G services does not interfere with disaster recovery efforts.

Le Hong Minh retains CEO role as Wong Kelly assumes Acting CEO position at VNG

VNG has confirmed Le Hong Minh will remain as CEO, while Wong Kelly steps into the Acting CEO role, raising questions about compliance with legal regulations.

International volunteers join Vietnam's efforts to aid flood-stricken areas

Stranded by floods, foreigners in Vietnam have found a unique way to contribute, assisting in relief efforts and helping flood-stricken communities in the northern provinces.

Disaster’s dead and missing figure hits 336, rivers’ floodwater receding

As of 7am on Friday he death toll and number of missing people due to Typhoon Yagi, floods, and landslides have surged to 336

Vietnam Business News September 13/2024

Vietnam, US prioritise opening markets for farm produce

Vietnam needs to curb the glut of cheap products

It’s time for VN to raise measures to push back the influx of cheap imported goods, which is becoming a critical issue for domestic production, say experts

HCM City’s real estate market shows signs of recovery, revenue up 6% this year

Real estate revenue in HCM City reached VNĐ173 trillion (US$7 billion) in the first eight months of the year, up 6.1 per cent year-on-year, according to the HCM City Statistics Office.

Gold prices likely won’t peak, for a while

Gold prices may see some minor increases in the coming months but in the long run, the precious metal will likely lose its appeal, said industry experts and policymakers.

Localities working to deal with typhoon Yagi’s consequences

Localities in northern region are continuing to make efforts to overcome the consequences of typhoon Yagi – the third one this year - helping people return to normal life.

Vietnam News Headlines September 13/2024

Vietnamese doctors impress French colleagues

Rising infertility rates highlight need for insurance coverage

The Ministry of Health (MoH) estimates that more than one million couples face infertility each year, representing 7.7 per cent of the population.

16 percent of deaths blamed on cardiovascular disease

Medical experts agree that specialised cardiovascular units are necessary due to the complexity of treating patients.

US Secretary of State extends condolences to Vietnam over typhoon losses

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended condolences to the people of Việt Nam suffering the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam puts forward five cooperation initiatives at Belt and Road Summit

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh proposed five priority areas for cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) to leverage the complementary strengths of the two economies at the ninth Belt and Road Summit on September 11-12.

US receives request for anti-dumping probe into CORE steel from Vietnam

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has received a request for anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe into corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from 10 nations, including Vietnam.