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No guidance yet for international flight reopening slated for January

Airlines are ready to resume routine international flights from January 1, 2022 after two years of interruption. However, they are concerned as regulations have not been released. Meanwhile, some problems still exist.

Vietnamese goods trucks still stuck at Northern border gates

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has informed that many cargo trucks from Vietnam are still jammed in the China side of the Northern border gates and vice versa due to strict control of vehicle flow for Covid-19 prevention purposes.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 22

National Steering Committee for implementing commitment on climate change established

Vietnam racks up trade surplus of US$1.7 billion

Vietnam's import and export value had reached US$633 billion by mid-December, with the country posting a trade surplus of approximately US$1.7 billion, according to statistics given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Ministry apologizes for incorrectly saying Viet A test kits were approved by WHO

The Ministry of Science and Technology has apologized for incorrectly announcing that Viet A Technology Corporation’s Covid-19 test kit was approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 22

International air cargo throughput increases by over 21 percent in 2021

 

Australia donates further 1.14mln vaccine doses to VN

Australia has delivered an additional 1.14 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Hanoi, lifting the donation from the country to Vietnam to 3.6 million doses, according to Australian foreign minister Marise Payne.

Vietnam has nearly 223,000 expired vehicles, most of them remain on road

Vietnam has more than 170,000 trucks and nearly 53,000 coaches that are deemed past their shelf life and should not be driven, but most are still on the road.

Private capital important for building electricity transmission lines in VN

If private investors build electricity transmission lines, this would help ease the burden on the state. However, there must be a clear investment policy that will ensure benefits for the state, businesses and people.

Homestay businesses struggle during pandemic

The homestay service in the northern province of Quang Ninh has dynamic growth since 2018, showing off the popular trend of short-term accommodation in the province.

VN banking industry’s valuation higher than regional peers

The valuation of the Vietnamese banking industry is relatively high compared to other regional countries, according to Military Bank Securities Company (MBS).

Some western tourists want to sample dog meat: tour guides

Most foreign travelers are against the use of dog meat as food and some of them show harsh opposition, but there are some travelers who want to try dog meat.

HCM City starts vaccine booster shots, more than 78,000 people receive third dose

HCM City is the first city in the country to give COVID-19 vaccine booster shots under the guidance of the Ministry of Health.

VN steel producers expected to recover in Q4

The market's attention is now turning to steel stocks after they corrected strongly from recent peaks. 

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Cambodian Government and legislative leaders

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam An on December 21 in Phnom Penh as part of his State visit to Cambodia.

Health ministry officially introduces Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine passport

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday announces procedures for the issuance of Vietnam’s official COVID-19 'vaccine passports’ along with the passport templates effective starting December 20, 2021.

Vietnam retail market increasingly attractive to investors

Vietnam’s retail market is becoming a magnet for investors thanks to favourable conditions such as political stability, transparent capital control and large market size.

Vietnam poised to receive overseas Vietnamese, foreign travelers

Implementing the second phase of a pilot program on foreign travelers from December 15, 2021 and allowing Vietnamese to travel abroad are among the proposals from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).

Fake LV, Gucci, Chanel products sold on sidewalks

Handbags and leather shoes labeled as LV, Gucci, Nike and Chanel’s products are selling in  many locations, from sidewalk shops to traditional markets to social networks.

Final collection of late Spanish designer Diego Chula to be presented at show

More than 40 designs from the 'Mosaics of Vienam - Vietnamese pieces' collection by Diego Chula will be presented as a tribute to the late Spanish fashion designer.