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Green bonds can help VN achieve climate goals: experts

Green bonds are an innovative tool to mobilise financing from the private sector to scale up and achieve national climate plans, said Vu Chi Dung, director of the International Co-operation Department of the State Securities Commission (SSC).

New shows, young singers are attracting big audiences

Although affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese music market has been able to make changes in recent months, adding major music shows, quality products and many new faces with bold musical personalities.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 15

Deposits at banks modest due to low interest rates

PM Chinh chairs Cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning to debate an action plan to realize the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.

Virtual travel one step ahead of real travel

The tourism industry is facing post-pandemic recovery challenges, but "virtual tourism" may be a new direction to open up breakthrough opportunities.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 15

Vietnam striving to quickly produce home-made COVID-19 vaccines

Key export sectors the target of M&As by foreign investors

Several of Vietnam’s key export sectors have become magnets for merger and acquisition (M&As) activities, posing a risk of leading enterprises in those sectors being purchased by foreign investors.

Long distance ahead to reach Hanoi bridge goal

While Hanoi’s new bridge development by 2030 is expected to drive future socioeconomic development and increase regional connectivity, bankability remains dim, waiting for special mechanisms in which to lure private investment.

Vietnam forges defence ties with foreign countries

Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang received ambassadors of Laos, Cambodia, China and Russia in Hanoi on April 14.

State President to chair UNSC’s high-level open debate on April 19

In his capacity as President of the UNSC in April 2021, Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will preside over a high-level open debate on enhancing cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations 

New FM holds online conversations with Australian, Malaysian, Philippine counterparts

Newly-appointed Foreign Minister (FM) Bui Thanh Son on April 14 held separate online conversations with Australian FM Marise Payne, Malaysian FM Hishammuddin Hussein and Philippine FM Teodoro Locsin Jr..

National Assembly elects Chairman of Ethnic Council

Ede politician Y Thanh Ha Nie KDam elected as Chairman of Ethnic Council of the 14th National Assembly at the 11th sitting of the 14th National Assembly.

Vietnam stresses importance of protecting civilians amidst conflicts in Sudan

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, showed his hope that the Sudanese Government would intensify efforts to ensure its leading role in protecting civilians and handling the root cause of violence 

Vietnam calls for more support to victims of sexual violence in conflict

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on the international community to further support victims of sexual violence in conflict.

Quang Ninh tops Public Administration Performance Index

The northern province of Quang Ninh was ranked top in the 2020 PAPI report, which offers an overview of provinces’ performance through measuring the satisfaction of their citizens, with an aggregate dimensional performance score of 48.881.

14th National Assembly's 11th session completes all agenda

Over the course of 12 days of urgent, serious, and responsible working from March 24 to April 8, 2021, the 11th sitting of the 14th National Assembly completed all of its agenda, making it a success.

Pedagogy schools find it hard to lure good students despite gov’t efforts

Pedagogy schools find it hard to attract more students though the government has made considerable efforts to lure good students including tuition fee exemption.

Artists excited about electronic trading platform designed solely for them

Vietnamese artists are welcoming the establishment of an electronic trading floor where involved parties can meet for transactions, assess the value of products, and support artists on issues related to intellectual property.

Wood exporters face array of obstructions

An oversupply of undervalued certified timber and a lack of interest from local wood processors currently stand in the way of Vietnam’s export plans to increase its foothold in Western markets.

Vietnamese YouTubers claim they no longer produce content but videos still appear

Most owners of the videos with titles "delete channel" and "last videos" on YouTube are still operating.