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Lukewarm catastrophe insurance segment

Each year, natural disasters cost Vietnam approximately 0.3-0.5% of her gross domestic product, which adversely affects socio-economic situation as well as national security.

Autonomy in higher education in Vietnam facing challenges

Autonomy in higher education in Vietnam is facing challenges, particularly accountability and finances, according to Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son.

Black credit trap pushes borrowers into corner

A young woman borrowed VND8 million via an app, but the total amount of money she had to pay after three months reached VND200 million. Unable to pay the debt, she killed herself.

VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 29 (updated hourly)

Most wards in HCMC exceed permissible limits on population

 

 

Improving efficiency of work related to overseas Vietnamese community in new situation

During the nation’s glorious history, from the struggle for national independence and reunification to the period of Doi Moi (renewal) and deep international integration, the overseas Vietnamese (OV) community has made an important contribution.

Hanoi’s iconic pagoda given a new look with VR technology

Virtual reality (VR) technology has helped roll back 800 years to bring the famous One Pillar Pagoda – one of Vietnam's most iconic temples – to today’s audiences in a most vivid state.

Selfless teachers dedicate lives to students

Kind-hearted teachers have to cross dangerous roads, battle severe weather and cope with poor living conditions with no electricity or water in a remote part of central Thanh Hoa Province.

Preferential registration tax policy expires, domestically made automobiles at a disadvantage

From 2021, when the preferential registration tax policy is removed, domestically made cars will be at a disadvantage compared with imports.

Lenders pledge to help revive regional economy via RCEP

After a lengthy eight-year negotiation process, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was finally signed just over a week ago.

Fresh policies take effect from December

A string of new policies on heavier administrative fines in journalistic and publishing activities, penalties for administrative customs offences, 

Int’l media: Some Apple production to be shifted to Vietnam

The world’s largest electronic component and computer manufacturer Foxconn is moving some iPad and MacBook assembly to Vietnam from China at the request of Apple Inc, 

Striker Nguyen Van Quyet dreams of Golden Ball award

After being named the best player of the 2020 V.League 1 season, forward Nguyen Van Quyet is favourite to take the Vietnamese Golden Ball award for the first time in his career.

Vietnam, India defence ministers hold online talks

Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh held an online discussion on November 27.

Digitalisation key to improving logistics sector: experts

Vietnam must reduce logistic costs to strengthen competitive capacity as the country pushes for greater international economic integration, heard participants at the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2020 in Hanoi on Thursday. 

Gov’t decides seven days off for 2021 Lunar New Year holiday

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a 7-day Lunar New Year break at the proposal of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Law on electronic transactions to be amended

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is proposing the amendment of some articles in the Law on Electronic Transactions No. 51/2005/QH11 in order to fix its shortcomings.

New regulation on temporary tax payments worries businesses

The taxation body needs to ‘nurture sources of revenue’ rather than bleed businesses dry, businesspeople say.

Techfest Vietnam 2020 opens

The National Innovative Entrepreneurship Day (Techfest Vietnam 2020) and the Youth Startup Forum opened in Hanoi on November 27.

PM attends opening ceremony of 17th CAEXPO, CABIS

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 27 attended the opening ceremony of the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) in Nanning city of China via a video conference.