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Prime Minister sets strategic direction for information and communications sector development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, during a working session with the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on May 11, assigned tasks and set strategic development goals for the time to come.

Worst performers in Q1 revealed

Despite Vietnamese companies’ total net profit growing 81 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, many still posted big losses.

Vietnam regrets French court's decision to throw out Agent Orange lawsuit

Vietnam regrets the French court’s decision to reject the lawsuit of Tran To Nga to hold to account several multinational companies that produced and traded the toxic herbicide Agent Orange during the American war in Vietnam.

Foreign striker leaves Da Nang after two matches

Brazilian forward Claudecir dos Reis Rodrigues Júnior has left SHB Da Nang after only two matches, the club has announced.

Vietnamese diva turns goddess in new music video

A new music video by Vietnamese diva Ha Tran will be released on her YouTube channel today.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 14

New container terminals to be built in Hai Phong

From humble start to world’s best rice

The Vietnamese rice sector was shocked last month when companies from the US and Australia attempted to attain the trademark for ST25 rice.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 14

Vietnam records 60 new COVID-19 cases on May 14 afternoon

Investors prefer trading in land, shun the less profitable auto industry

Vingroup has sent a dispatch to the Ha Tinh provincial People’s Committee, proposing a project on an automobile complex.

Five localities seek PM approval for giant highway project

Hanoi and the four northern provinces of Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang and Vinh Phuc have proposed a major highway project to the Prime Minister.

BioPlas founder seeks capital to expand production of degradable bio-plastics

BioPlas is one of the most interesting and inspiring projects of the Shark Tank TV Show series, where startups meet "sharks" to seek investors.

Young soldiers on islands excited with first-time voting

For Vietnamese citizens, casting votes for National Assembly deputies and members of all-level People’s Councils is a special event, especially for those who exercise their civil rights and obligations for the first time. 

Debate intensifies on future of coal

After one major South Korean coal-fired power financier decided last month to withdraw its participation in foreign markets in the sector, questions have arisen on the feasibility of planned coal-based ventures.

Vietnamese smartphone usage spent mostly on Facebook

In 2020, Vietnamese spent 25% of their time on smartphones surfing Facebook and 12% of their time watching YouTube.

Vietnamese ancient costumes regain their place in modern life

Although efforts have been made in terms of the research and restoration of Vietnamese traditional and ancient costumes for a long time, 

If Vietnam becomes complacent about achievements, it will be left behind: economists

Vietnam ranks 70th among 190 economies in this year's Doing Business 2020 report released by the World Bank (WB). One year earlier, it ranked 69th, and in 2018, it was 68th.

Hanoi closes all golf courses to prevent COVID-19 spread

The Hanoi People’s Committee has ordered closing sports events, golf courses and training facilities as from 12:00 on May 13.

3,000-year-old drill bit workshop unearthed in Dak Lak

An ancient drill bit workshop dating back more than 3,000 years has been uncovered at an archaeological site in Ea Sup district in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, according to the provincial museum.

Vietnam backs waiving IP rights on COVID-19 vaccines: Spokesperson

To keep COVID-19 at bay, Vietnam wants countries that produce vaccines to waive the associated intellectual property (IP) rights to boost availability worldwide, 

Entry into Vietnam suspended, restricted: spokesperson

Amid complicated developments of the pandemic in the world, Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend and restrict the entry of foreigners and overseas Vietnamese to focus on implementing pandemic prevention and control measures in the country.