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Commercial aviation rights viewed from Competition Law

Once again, problems have arisen concerning the transfer and pick-up of passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC. 

Teleconference reviews 10 years implementing rural development project

A national teleconference took place on December 12 to review outcomes of the 10-year implemenation of the Party Central Committee Secretariat’s Conclusion 61 and the Prime Minister’s Decision 673 on rural development.

Fight against corruption sees progress: Top leader

Up to 93 percent of questioned people show their confidence in the Party’s leadership in the fight against corruption, 

Lawmakers greenlight plan to make Phu Quoc Vietnam's 1st island city

The National Assembly Standing Committee has approved a plan to make Phu Quoc island a city administered by Kien Giang Province.

Former CDC Hanoi director sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Hanoi People’s Court on December 12 sentenced Nguyen Nhat Cam, former director of the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC Hanoi), to 10 years in prison for “violations on bidding regulations that causes serious consequences”.

Vietnam starts human trials of COVID-19 vaccine

Vietnam has started human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine.

ADB raises Vietnamese GDP growth forecast to 2.3% this year

Experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have revised up the nation’s GDP growth forecasts from 1.8% to 2.3% this year following the acceleration of public investment, 

HCMC govt has two new vice chairpersons

Le Hoa Binh, director of the HCMC Department of Construction, and Phan Thi Thang, vice chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council, have been elected as vice chairpersons of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2016-2021 tenure.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 13

Vietnam reports four imported COVID-19 cases on December 12

Consumers opt for local products during pandemic

With the demand for quality food products surging during the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnamese consumers are leaning toward local food as it has a clear origin, it was announced at a food event held on December 9.

 

“Mat Biec” to represent Vietnam at 93rd Oscars

Vietnamese drama film “Mat Biec” (Dreamy Eyes) has been chosen to be sent to the qualifying round of the 93rd Oscars Academy Awards, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam likely to have debt exchange

The State Bank of Vietnam has asked the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) to come up with a plan to establish a debt exchange and submit it to the competent agencies for approval.

Vietnam creates legal foundation to protect personal information

Vietnamese Facebook users have the habit of publishing their personal information, which has lent a hand to automatic programs to collect users’ information.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 13

US represents largest export market for Vietnamese products

HCMC receives nearly 3,000 foreign employees

Relevant agencies have jointly issued visas for nearly 3,000 foreigners comprising experts, investors, managers and highly-skilled employees to enter HCMC for work since July this year, 

Cars to remain affordable after preferential tax reduction expires

New sale promotions on automobiles are expected to be run after the 50 percent vehicle registration tax reduction policy expires.

Hai Phong’s beauty through the lens of local photo lovers

In recent years, Hai Phong's photography movement has become vibrant with the establishment of dozens of clubs, gathering hundreds of photo lovers. 

Apple AirPods Max set to be produced in Vietnam

Apple’s AirPods Max are due to be assembled in Vietnam as opposed to being manufactured in China like other Apple products, according to DigiTimes.

Education sector gears up for digital transformation

Education, especially tertiary education, will serve as a foundation for Vietnam to thrive. The reform of education can only be implemented through digital transformation.

How much does first Made-in Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine cost?

Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC is the first to announce the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, Nano Covax, with each dose costing approximately VND120,000 (US$52).