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Vietnam-Cuba joint stamp issue marked in Havana

A ceremony was held in Havana on December 3 to mark the launch of the stamp set jointly issued by Vietnam and Cuba on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – 2020).

Vietnamese, Lao defence ministries ink cooperation plan for 2021

The ministries of national defence of Vietnam and Laos agreed to continue promoting the effectiveness of cooperation mechanisms during their leaders’ talks in Hanoi on December 4.

Vietnam, RoK agree on quarantine-free protocol for short-term entries

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have mutually agreed to implement an expedited arrival procedure which will allow certain groups involved in short-term visits between the two sides 

Deputy PM addresses UNSC’s debate on UN-African Union cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh addressed a debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) regarding the cooperation between the UN and the African Union (AU), held on December 4.

Vietnam remains world's top cashew exporter

In the past 30 years since the establishment of the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas), cashew exports have reached more than 31 billion USD, according to insiders.

Book by celerated Kazakh author translated into Vietnamese

A book featuring the philosophies of celebrated Kazakh poet, composer and philosopher Abai Kunanbaev (1845-1904) has been translated into Vietnamese.

Clear policies needed to attract foreign investment in agricultural sector

Foreign direct investment in Vietnam's agriculture sector remains limited despite the industry's enormous potential.

Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 opens in HCM City

A large number of local models took to the catwalk to mark the launch of Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 which kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 3.

Hundreds of rare baby turtles returned to sea

Nui Chua National Park in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has rescued and returned to sea more than 800 rare baby sea turtles and four adult sea turtles of different species.

Gov’t commits to gaining 2.5%-GDP growth target

While Vietnam continues to pursue the dual target of containing the pandemic and boosting economic recovery, protecting people’s lives remain the government’s utmost priority, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

Antimicrobial resistance increases in VN, mostly due to antibiotic overuse

A 56-year-old patient from Binh Thuan Province was hospitalised recently at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCM City for prolonged fever and diarrhoea.

Wind power developers worried about low electricity price

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed continuing the FIT (feed in tariff) for wind power, but lowering the tariff by 20 percent, causing concern among wind power developers.

PM calls for upholding UN’s central role in pushing back Covid-19

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for upholding the central role of the UN, stepping up policy coordination, taking collective action, and championing international cooperation and multilateral efforts in pushing back the Covid-19 pandemic.

The more autonomous universities are, the higher rankings they receive

Statistics show that universities with high positions in rankings have more autonomy in governance, organizational structure, finance, and academic freedom.

Music festival to raise funds for needy children

The HCWA Fundraiser Music Festival will be held at Saigon Outcast and Soma on December 12 to raise funds for the city's oldest charity organisations for children.

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 5

Plan to implement ASEAN convention on anti-human trafficking adopted

Creating 'digital trust' with Make in Vietnam open-technology products

Vietnam has become one of the first countries in the world commercializing 5G on a trial basis. Software engineers have made a great contribution to the achievement as Vietnam’s 5G network will use open standards.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 5

Int’l sourcing expo Vietnam slated for December 18-22 targeting Australia

New ways of doing things in the fight against drugs

Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Hau, Deputy Director of the Investigation Police Department, under the Ministry of Public Security, speaks on the need for strong co-operation from the political system and the people in the fight against drug trafficking.

Mekong Delta faces decline in wild birds, fish and plants

The number of species of wild birds, fish, and plants in the Mekong Delta has fallen rapidly in recent years because of a decline in food resources and natural habitats.