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Saigonese set up bases to train pigeon to fly thousands of kilometers

After many months of training, the pigeon-warriors will compete in a tournament and overcome countless challenges to fly for thousands of kilometers before reaching the finish point.

Covid-19 pandemic-prevention regulations to ease entry into country

Compared with many countries, regulations on Covid-19 pandemic prevention and control for people entering Vietnam are considered open and favorable for economic recovery.

Trade Ministry to inspect major fuel suppliers

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will launch unannounced inspections of major oil and petroleum suppliers amid fluctuations facing the fuel supply chain.

Vietnamese tycoons pocket profit of over US$1 billion in 2021

2021 was a stormy year with two pandemic waves. However, thanks to reasonable strategies, Vietnamese billionaires weathered the storm and became richer.

HCM City announces list of hotels eligible to welcome foreign tourists

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism (DoT) on February 18 publicised a list of hotels eligible to welcome foreign tourists arriving in the city in the coming time.

Prolific advances in VN industrial zones

Funding into industrial zones is expected to be fruitful for the majority of the year, when the demand for land lease recovers and a range of contracts are completed.

Does Vietnam lag behind in cryptocurrency movement?

Many Asian countries have researched, piloted and even deployed digital currencies using Blockchain technology. In Vietnam, there are only plans on paper.

Japanese company penalised for mistreatment of Vietnamese intern

Authorities of Japan on February 18 withdrawn the licence to receive foreign interns of a construction company where a Vietnamese apprentice was mistreated.

Vietnamese-made Covid-19 drugs priced at below VND500,000/box

Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 drug manufactured in Vietnam, is expected to be priced at VND300,000-500,000 a box. In the black market, it has sold for VND10 million per box of 20 tablets.

Vietnam’s economy to strongly rebound in 2022: Standard Chartered experts

The Vietnamese economy will recover strongly in 2022, starting at the end of the first quarter, said Tim Leelahaphan, Economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered.

HCM City mulls solutions to taxi turmoil at Tan Son Nhat Airport

The HCM City Transport Department has asked the Southern Airport Authority (SAA) to arrange parking lots for buses to enter the airport to carry passengers from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the city central area and other places.

Hanoi postpones school reopenning plan for grades 1 to 6 in inner districts

Hanoi on February 18 adjusted the plan to allow students from grades one to six in 12 inner districts to return to school for face-to-face learning from February 21.

Vietnam, EU seek to promote energy partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for visiting Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Frans Timmermans in Hanoi on February 18.

 

PM: Make every effort to prevent wars so that nations don’t suffer pain

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on nations to build confidence together, and protect peace and strengthen relations and cooperation for mutual development.

Ministry issues guidance for receiving foreign tourists

Foreign visitors and overseas Vietnamese returning home can take regular commercial flights from now to March 15 when Vietnam fully reopens tourism activities, instead of charter flights as previously.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 18

Vietnam has highest gold demand in Southeast Asia

Nation thinking big with digital overhaul

As a fundamental part of its Socioeconomic Development Plan until 2025, Vietnam is set to boost digital transformation and foster a digital economy in the service of individuals and businesses,

Implemented guidelines aiding equitable stock market interest

Both domestic retail and institutional foreign investors are anticipated to significantly engage in Vietnam’s stock market this year, propelled by an affirmative legal framework.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 18

Vietnam ready to join negotiations on draft Peru/ Rwanda resolution on plastic waste

Vietjet inks deal with Lufthansa Technik to digitalize its fleet’s technical information update process

New-aged carrier Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik have signed an agreement at Singapore Airshow to adopt AVIATAR’s Technical Logbook, the seamless digital pilot-to-maintenance collaboration application.