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Digital transformation accelerates online sales target of US$35 billion

Vietnam is set to see 55% of the local population regularly participate in online shopping activities by 2025, with the value of goods purchased through the internet and online services reaching an annual average of US$600 per person.

Private airlines seek financial incentives to overcome tourism slump during pandemic

Private air carriers, including Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways, have asked for preferential loans to overcome the serious crisis caused by Covid-19.

Hanoians bundle up as capital endures first cold period of the winter

The first cold spell of the winter has forced the residents of Hanoi to wrap up in an extra layer of clothing in an effort to stay warm amid the arrival of chilly weather conditions.

Returnees pay all in services for repatriation flights

Major domestic airlines will launch fly and stay combos to bring home Vietnamese citizens stranded in Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of wildlife farms in Vietnam threaten biodiversity

In recent decades, along with the robust development of the economy, the demand for wildlife in Vietnam, especially in big cities, has increased.

First-instance trial involving former Hanoi mayor to open next month

The first-instance trial of the case on the theft of confidential State documents involving former Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung will open on December 11 behind closed doors, the Hanoi People’s Court has announced.

iPhone 12 in high demand, dealers earn big money

Vietnam is clearly a market with great potential for Apple. Even the next-generation models with high prices such as iPhone 12 are selling well.

Party leader chairs Central Military Commission meeting

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a Central Military Commission meeting on November 30 to approve a draft resolution on leadership in the implementation of military-defence tasks and Party building in 2021, 

Bus routes face closure due to slow subsidy disbursement

Bus companies in Hanoi may have to close some routes if a plan to subsidise public transport is not settled on time.

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh meets Lao top leaders

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh paid courtesy calls on Lao top leaders in Vientiane on November 30 

Age no barrier for basketball prospect

She may just be 16-years-old and small in stature, but Tran Hau My An is already making a big name for herself on the basketball court.

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 1

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Vietnamese, Dutch PMs hold phone talks

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked over the phone with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte on November 30.

Central Highlands faces labour shortages on coffee plantations

A few years ago hundreds of people used to descend on coffee plantations in the Central Highlands region to work as coffee pickers during the harvest season when coffee prices were high.

Vietnamese culture promoted in Egypt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on November 30 organised a photo exhibition on Vietnamese land and people, along with an art programme marking the 57th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties.

Photos on cultural diversity win prizes

A photo depicting a bội (southern classical drama) artist helping his stage partner put on makeup has won the top award of the Vietnam Photo Expression 2020 contest.

Health Ministry holds urgent meeting after domestic COVID-19 case found

The Ministry of Health on November 30 convened an urgent meeting with relevant agencies, and Ho Chi Minh City Health Department representatives to direct the swift implementation of all epidemic prevention measures

Corruption fight fruitful, wins over people’s support: symposium

The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption held a symposium in Hanoi on Saturday to discuss results of corruption prevention and control during 2013-20, especially since the beginning of the Party’s 12th tenure.

Hotel owners sell out to stave off bankruptcy

Fusion Suites Saigon on Suong Nguyet Anh Street in District 1, HCMC, is being listed for sale at VND1,165 billion (US$50 million).

Many real estate firms owe tax as projects die

A high number of businesses in the real estate sector are developers of 'clinically dead' projects, or projects that have disputes with clients.