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Directorate of Market Surveillance officials arrested for abuse of power

While many officials have been honored for their excellent fulfillment of official duties, many others have been prosecuted for their involvement in trade fraud.

Corporations sell huge volumes of shares

As the price of many shares are at a peak, many domestic and foreign organizations have sold large numbers of stocks to focus on investment resources for a future direction.

Teachers explain ’10.0 GPA phenomenon’ among primary school students

Two famous secondary schools for the gifted in Hanoi and HCM City have found it difficult to enroll students for the 2021-2022 academic year because there are too many students with a perfect 10.0 GPA (grade point average).

US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Hanoi

The Air Force Two carrying US Vice President Kamala Harris from Singapore landed at Noi Bai international airport (Hanoi) on August 24 evening.

Prime Minister becomes head of national steering committee for COVID-19 prevention

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been assigned to be head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control at a meeting of top leaders held on August 24.

More than 10,800 COVID-19 cases added on August 24

Additional 10,811 COVID-19 cases, including 14 imported ones, were confirmed nationwide in the past 24 hours to 6pm on August 24, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam forecast to grow by 4.8 percent in 2021: World Bank

The World Bank (WB) has projected Vietnam’s GDP to expand by 4.8 percent in 2021, two percentage points lower than its previous prediction in December 2020.

Fees for COVID-19 vaccinations banned

Health departments, hospitals and universities nationwide that have been assigned to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to people in Việt Nam must not collect any charges for the vaccination, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Tuesday.

Vietnam asks China to lift restrictions on agricultural imports

Vietnam has suggested that China should create favourable conditions to boost customs clearance for Vietnamese agricultural products stuck in border areas.

Exports of mobile devices and components hit $30 billion

Vietnam's exports of mobile devices and components in the first seven months have increased by 13.5 per cent on-year.

Pensions, social allowances expected to rise 11 percent from 2022

Pension and social insurance allowances and monthly subsidy will increase by 11 percent from January 1, 2022 under a proposal the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has submitted to the government.

Phan Van Mai elected as Ho Chi Minh City’s Chairman

Standing Deputy Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Phan Van Mai was elected as the city’s new chairman, replacing Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, at a special meeting of the HCM City People's Council this morning (August 24).

More medical data needed to fight Covid-19

Data from epidemiological studies using antibody tests to measure the proportion of the population who have acquired protective immunity will help to make more accurate assessments about the epidemic situation.

AIPA-42: Vietnam gives ideas on enhancing parliamentary diplomacy

The Political Committee of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) held a meeting via videoconference on August 24 to debate draft resolutions to submit to the second plenary session of the 42nd AIPA General Assembly for approval.

State revenue from registration fees increases

The registration fees collected for the state budget increased from VND11,816 billion in 2012 to VND40,194 billion in 2019, up by 240% or VND28,378 billion.

Vietnam calls on parties in Yemen to accept UN-led peace proposal

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, called on all relevant parties in Yemen to accept the UN-led peace proposal while addressing a UN Security Council meeting on August 23.

Da Nang detects hundreds of F0 cases in the community during seven 'stay-put' days

Within seven days under the strictest-ever social distancing measures, the central city of Da Nang tested more than 730,000 people representing 730,000 families, detecting 225 infection cases in the community.

Vietnamese tank crew secures group’s second place at Army Games 2021

Vietnam finished second in Group 1 of the qualifying round of the “Tank Biathlon”, held at the Alabino military training ground in the suburbs of Russia’s Moscow, at the ongoing International Army Games 2021.

Ventilator creator invents antiviral face mask

Tran Ngoc Phuc, creator of multi-purpose Eliciae MV20 ventilator which had been presented to Vietnam in April last year, has invented an antiviral face mask.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 24

16,000 doses of Molnupiravir ready for self-use of COVID patients at home