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Amended investment law eases pathway to carrying out big business in Vietnam

Together with the Law on Enterprises, the new Law on Investment took effect on January 1, with the latter aiming at creating a favourable legal framework to support and promote investment activities and economic development, 

Broken undersea cables need several weeks to be repaired

IA and APG, two international undersea Internet cables in Vietnam that have recently broken down and caused disruptions in Internet services, will need several weeks to be repaired.

Volunteers to take first shots of 75mcg dose of COVID-19 vaccine

A group of three volunteers are set to receive the first shot of a 75mcg dose of the Nanocovax vaccine on January 18, the highest quantity of the vaccine which will be trialed on participants.

Flight attendant prosecuted for spreading contagious disease to others

The People’s Procuracy of HCMC announced yesterday that it had approved the Investigation Security Agency’s decision to begin legal proceedings against a 28-year-old flight attendant for “spreading contagious disease to others”.

Solidarity - from the revolution to the present

To celebrate the 13th National Party Congress (January 25 to February 2) and 91 years of the establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Hoa Lo Prison Relic Management Board is hosting an exhibition called The Solidarity Song.

 

UK trade deal gives Vietnamese consumers greater access to luxury goods

Tran Hung Khuong, owner of an automobile shop in HCM City’s Tan Binh District, said people could now save up to VND15 billion by buying a Rolls-Royce Wraith directly imported from the UK, thanks to the Vietnam-UK Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in West Africa, Sahel

A Vietnamese representative strongly condemned attacks on innocent civilians in West Africa and the Sahel while attending the United Nations Security Council’s online conference on January 11.

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Southeast Asian’s longest road tunnel opened to traffic

Strong cold spell causes damage to north, north central regions

A strong cold spell hit the north and north central provinces from the evening of January 7-11, affecting local lives and production.

Greater efforts needed to firmly protect sea and islands sovereignty: Official

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to keep a close watch on, 

Resolution on switching investment format of North-South Expressway’s component projects adopted

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday adopted a resolution on the switching of investment format of some component projects on Eastern North-South Expressway project in 2017-20 period, which failed to find investors through biddings.

Russian paper praises Vietnam’s achievements in economic, foreign affairs

The Rusvesna (Russian Spring) e-newspaper on January 11 ran an article expressing impression on Vietnam’s achievements in economic development, poverty reduction, 

Vietnam hands over Chairmanhip of ASEAN Committee in Bern to Philippines

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Switzerland, as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Bern (ACB), has hosted the fifth meeting of the committee in 2020 

Environmental polluter becomes protector

While the whole world continues to battle rising environmental pollution, one group of Vietnamese students has found a radical solution to bring to the fight.

Fitness chains, gyms face ups and downs during 2020

Prior to the pandemic, Lamita, a fitness studio chain, suspended its operation temporarily on January 4 because of unsettled internal conflicts.

More foreigners enter HCM City to cheat residents

More foreigners have entered HCM City to cheat residents, said Colonel Pham Ngoc Tien, head of the city’s Immigration Department under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Police.

Armed forces hold rehearsal ahead of 13th National Party Congress

Relevant forces have embarked on the task of ensuring security and safety for the upcoming 13th National Party Congress which is scheduled to be held from January 25 to February 2 in Hanoi.

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HCM City aims for 33 million tourists in 2021

HCM City to host annual flower festival and markets during Tet

The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has initiated plans to host an annual flower festival and markets which will celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Rest Home for Artists renovated before Tet

Residents living in the HCM City Rest Home for Artists in District 8 will have a happy Tet (Lunar New Year) after the house renovation is completed this month.