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Vietnam needs a 'conductor' for renovation

Improving the business environment and enhancing competitiveness are priorities in the tasks assigned by the Government to ministries and agencies in 2022. This is a necessary addition to the recently approved economic growth and recovery plan.

Big Tech and opportunities for social networks of a new generation

As the world is curbing the influence of tech giants, this presents an opportunity for Vietnamese social networks to create a foothold by finding their own directions.

The essence of China's 'soft power'

American expert on international relations Joseph Nye said that the power of a country, besides "hard power" including military force, population, geography, and strategic resources, also includes "soft power".

Student who wants to 'save' the Mekong Delta wins scholarship in Europe

Luu Nguyen Nguyet Minh is working on sustainable solutions to help solve Mekong Delta’s problems.

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 13

Vietnam issues love-themed postage stamps for Valentine’s Day

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 13

Almost all manufacturing, trading activities in HCMC resume

Local tourism sector may be set back seven years due to pandemic

Vietnam is expected to serve some 18 million international tourist arrivals and 85 million domestic ones by 2026 under a program on developing the local tourism sector during the 2022-2026 period.

Cold spell to cause temperatures to drop as the north faces frosty conditions

A strong cold spell is forecast to hit the country's northern and north-central regions starting from February 13, bringing with it spells of rain, frost, and a drop in temperatures to below six degrees Celsius in some mountainous areas.

Public investment in two expressways in the South

The Ministry of Transport has just submitted to the Prime Minister a pre-feasibility study report on two highway projects of Bien Hoa - Vung Tau and Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang.

Young artist repurposes traditional painting style

With an ambition to promote and preserve national traditions, a young artist in Hanoi is redesigning and giving traditional Hang Trong folk paintings a new life in her own style.

HCMC closely monitor foreign arrivals receiving home care

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health yesterday said that the city is closely monitoring arrivals from foreign countries in isolation at home to prevent infection of the Omicron variant.

Vietnam becomes an energy importer: Not a good sign

Vietnam has a wide range of domestic energy sources such as crude oil, coal, natural gas and hydroelectricity, which have played an important role in economic development for decades.

Labour market recovery looks toward flexible, safe adaptation

Although it is put under control, the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all aspects of the social life, seriously affecting businesses and people.

13-year struggle ends with victory for Vietnamese investor

A 13-year confrontation between Vietnamese and foreign investors at a leading sweets manufacturing company has come to an end: the Vietnamese investor has acquired the entire company while the South Korean investor has left.

“Non-financial" solution a contributory factor to improving business environment

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused local firms to face an array of risks, with there being a large and possible long-lasting vulnerability for them.

Vietnam determinedly regulates petrol business activities

Functional units in many localities yesterday continued to pay unexpected visits to gas stations in order to examine trading activities there and handle any possible hoarding, which is supposed to happen lately due to instability in input fuel price.

Almost all manufacturing, trading activities in HCMC resume

HCMC has seen almost all manufacturing enterprises resume after the Covid pandemic and operate at over 95% capacity.

Hanoi amongst top five ideal destinations for Valentine’s Day

The beauty of Hanoi in late Spring when the peach blossoms and banyan flowers turn the streets white and purple may color the memorable trips of couples for the Valentine season of 2022.

“Non-financial" solution a contributory factor to improving business environment

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused local firms to face an array of risks, with there being a large and possible long-lasting vulnerability for them.

Student overcomes adversity to excel at math

Having to get up before dawn to help his mother with housework and tutor his younger sister, the 12th grader at Hung Yen High School still spends 8-12 hours a day to learn his lessons.