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HCM City: 171,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses given so far in 5th phase of vaccination drive

HCM City Vice Chairman Duong Anh Duc has said that in the 5th phase of Covid-19 vaccination campaign, the city has administered 170,177 vaccine doses.

Parliament eyes average growth of 6.5 - 7 percent for five years

The National Assembly (NA) on July 27 approved a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2021 - 2025, targeting an average annual growth rate of 6.5 - 7 percent during the period.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Hoang Thi Duyen unable to bring home medal

Female weightlifter Hoang Thi Duyen was not able to win a medal in the women's weightlifting competition under 59 kg in the competition on July 27 at the Olympic Tokyo 2020.

COVID-19: 5,149 cases added to national tally on July 27

An additional 5,149 cases of COVID-19 were reported from 6am to 7pm July 27, raising the national tally to 114,260, according to the Health Ministry.

Police take legal action against ex-leader of Binh Duong

The investigation police agency today decided to take legal action against Tran Van Nam, former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Binh Duong, for his wrongdoings.

Hanoi’s district first to hand out market coupons

Residents of Nhat Tan and Buoi wards in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district are the first in the capital to use Hanoi’s district first to hand out market coupons to go to the market alternately on even or odd days.

Over 2,000 volunteers to help HCM City fight Covid-19 epidemic

According to the Ministry of Health, by 6pm on July 26, the number of volunteers registered to assist HCM City's fight against the pandemic was over 2,000, including nearly 1,900 people in HCM City and over 200 people from other provinces.

14-year-old painter donates over $130,000 to COVID-19 fund

Xeo Chu, a 14-year-old painter, has joined hands in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City by donating nearly 3 billion VND (about 130,200 USD) raised from auctions of his paintings.

Vietnam’s FDI inflows plunge 11.1 percent in seven months

Vietnam raked in 16.7 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2021, down 11.1 percent from the same period last year, data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) shows.

AI tech's key role in fight against COVID-19

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is already playing a role in managing the current pandemic and could play an even bigger role in the future, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy.

COVID stalls personnel hiring, but demand set to zoom: employment firm

Insurance, banking and securities are among the industries with the highest hiring needs in the third quarter of the year, according to job services provider Navigos Group.

Coach Park Hang Seo recruits more Korean assistants

Coach Park Hang Seo currently has seven Korean assistants, including Lee Young Jin, Park Chung Kyun, Kim Tae Min, Kim Han Yoon, fitness expert Park Sung Gyun, goalkeeping coach Kim Hyun Tae and doctor Choi Ju Young.

Three technology platforms set up for compulsory use nationwide

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked leaders of cities/provinces to set up three technology platforms for compulsory nationwide use to prevent and control Covid-19.

Hanoi during days of social distancing under PM’s Directive 16

Hanoi’s bustling streets have turned quiet during days of social distancing under the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 starting from 6am on July 24.

Firms announce plans to produce domestic COVID-19 vaccines

Local companies have announced plans to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 27

Banks set conditions to lower interest rates

Ministry to help farming households sell goods on e-commerce

Postmart and Vo So e-commerce sites have been assigned to place farm produce on sale, thus promoting the digital economy in agriculture and rural development.

Vietnam concerned about unequal COVID-19 vaccination among nations

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many inequalities between countries, including the anxious gap in vaccination against COVID-19 that could threaten peace-building efforts and development achievements,

Vietnam welcomes efforts by UN centre for preventive diplomacy in Central Asia

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has appreciated efforts made by the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 27

NA Chairman delivers speech on War Invalids and Martyrs Day