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Environment ministry wants old vehicles in Hanoi, HCM City eliminated

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has written to Hanoi and HCMC asking the two cities to get rid of aging motor vehicles such as motorbikes and three-wheel motorcycles to reduce air pollution,

Vietnamese films to compete for cinemagoers during Tet

Tet or Lunar New Year Festival is the golden time for Vietnamese cinema, as new films compete fiercely for the holiday crowds.

Vietnam strives to be world leader in seafood production and exports

The nation is poised to become a deep seafood processing centre and join the group made up of the three leading seafood producing and exporting countries in the world,

Singer Tung Duong dominates 2021 Devotion Music Awards

Vietnamese divo Tung Duong once again emerged as the big winner at the 16th Devotion Music Awards, held online in Hanoi and HCM City on January 7.

Russian media highlights Vietnam’s preparation for 13th Party congress

Russian media have recently spotlighted Vietnam’s preparation for the 13th national congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), as well as the country’s achievements in political, social and economic areas and external affairs.

Vietnam’s economy pulls through despite COVID-19: French daily

A recent article in the French daily newspaper Le Figaro spoke highly of Vietnam’s economy amid the adverse impacts for the global economy brought about by COVID-19.

Vietnam expects to expand engagement in UN peacekeeping operations

Vietnam will continue to seek measures to enhance the efficiency of and expand the areas of engagement in UN peacekeeping operations, heard a conference held by the Ministry of National Defence in Hanoi on January 7.

Property prices expected to rise 10 percent in 2021

Real estate prices in 2021 are expected to increase by 10 percent over the previous year, said Nguyen Van Dinh, deputy general secretary of the Vietnam Real Estate Association (VNREA).

Healthcare sector in 2021 to use less paper, share digitized medical records

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said from July 2021 the health sector will carry out medical examinations and treatment while reducing paper usage.

VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 8

HCM City to spend US$2.3 million to repair HCM City-Trung Luong expressway.

VN aims to have more women in leadership roles

By 2025, 60 per cent of the State management agencies in Vietnam are hoped to have at least one woman in a leadership role. 

Vietnamese traditional and contemporary music night

Đông Kinh Cổ Nhạc (Ancient Music Group of Tonkin) will team up together with Hanoi New Music Ensemble to present a traditional and contemporary music night tomorrow at L’Espace.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 8

Rice export turnover up 10% in 2020

Health sector proves its mettle in COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the health sector to continue using drastic measures to tackle COVID-19 this year, particularly ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations and other important events.

Spikes in rent scaring away industrial zone tenants

The supply of industrial land and real estate has so far not kept up with the ever-rising demand from manufacturers and investors, leading to price hikes like never before.

Hanoi to clean up polluted To Lich river with water from Red river

The plan is to supply water from the Red river to improve quality of water in To Lich river which is severely contaminated for years.

Tet craft playgrounds to re-enact Vietnamese Tet games & craft

Hanoi's most fabulous craft event to bid farewell to the year 2020 and welcome Vietnamese traditional lunar New Year.

Vietnam imports rice from India for first time

Vietnam’s rice output is more than enough to satisfy domestic demand, but country is importing rice from India to use mostly for animal feed.

Ho Chi Minh City breaks off series of overdue projects

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has cancelled 61 projects which have failed to be implemented on schedule, with developers showing their incapability to move things forward.

High expectations laid out through fresh policy move

Three amended key laws on securities, enterprises, and investment have now come into force.