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'Made-in-Vietnam' apps facilitate mutual support amid COVID-19

Technology has not only helped to connect hospitals together but also linked doctors with those need advice, and disadvantaged people with those who can assist them in a bid to drive back the COVID-19 pandemic together.

National Ethics Committee approves phase 3 study of homemade Covid-19 vaccine

In the evening of September 18, the National Ethics Committee in Biomedical Research under the Ministry of Health (MoH) approved the clinical trial results of the phase 3 of Nanocovax, a home-grown Covid-19 vaccine.

 

 

National costumes of local representative at Miss Grand International unveiled

The two outfits Thuy Tien will wear have been produced by designer Tin Thai, with the first piece being a bodysuit which features both an impressive and modern style. 

Climate change adaptation featured in HCM City’s master plan

Ho Chi Minh City’s master plan aims for the southern metropolis to develop into the country’s largest economic hub for tourism, industrial services, and high-tech agriculture by 2040, with a particular focus on climate change adaptation.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc begins official friendship visit to Cuba

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc alongside a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at José Martí International Airport at about 9 pm (Vietnam time) on September 18, starting an official friendship visit to Cuba.

 

Mobile Money paves way to apply 'sandbox' for new services

The trial Mobile Money service allowed by the Prime Minister will set a precedent for applying a "sandbox" scheme for new services and professions in digital society.

Companies reporting profits actually incurred losses, audits show

A difference in profits of listed companies before and after auditing has left investors worried about the accuracy of finance reports.

Indicators to measure Vietnam's digital economy needed

The set of indicators will fully reflect every aspect of the digital economy, including digital infrastructure, the popularity of digital means, online services, and human resources.

Long-term prospects outlast supply chain concerns

Vietnam’s rising involvement in global supply chain networks has been hampered by the pandemic, but its increasingly important role in the long term is not judged to be at risk.

West lake lotus tea – a quintessence of Hanoians

“Thien co de nhat tra” (The most premium tea of time) West Lake lotus tea, made with lotus flower grown in West Lake, Hanoi, symbolizes the quintessence of the capital’s culture. 

Garment, footwear industries struggle during pandemic

Textile, garment and footwear industries are still facing many difficulties due the COVID-19 pandemic, and unable to recover production and business in the short term.

Businesses struggle with increased costs, impact from Covid-19

According to the Vietnam Association of Beer, Wine and Beverage (VBA), more than 85 percent of drink manufacturers have had difficulties in product distribution.

Vietnam sees drop in new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Vietnam reported 9,373 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 imported ones, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 18, more than 2,000 less than the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 18

Vietnam to attend ASEM Cultural Festival 2021

Pandemic speeds up digitisation, technology transformation

The COVID-19 pandemic does not slow down technological transformation or digitisation, but in fact speeds them up, companies said.

COVID-19: 4,000 foreigners vaccinated in Hanoi

About 4,000 foreigners in Hanoi were vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic from September 15-18.

HCM City to restart construction works in October

The HCM City administration has mandated that construction works in low-risk COVID-19 infection areas could resume after September 30 if they meet safety requirements.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 18

Digital transformation plays a vital role in agricultural development
 

Vietnam advised to carefully operate vaccine passport programme

Vietnam is advised to carefully operate the vaccine passport programme, which is designed to ensure people’s lives and maintain economic growth.

Vietnam approves Cuban COVID-19 vaccine Abdala

The Ministry of Health (MoH) conditionally adopted Cuba’s Abdala COVID-19 vaccine on September 17 for domestic use in Vietnam.