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Free language classes offered to Vietnamese citizens in Laos

A course providing free Vietnamese, Lao, and English language classes for Vietnamese expatriates in Laos opened at the Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital Vientiane on December 22.

Vietnam’s chairmanship plays part in US-ASEAN ties: Indian professor

The US has intensified its interactions with ASEAN this year partly because Vietnam has been assuming ASEAN 2020 Chairmanship, said Prof. Pankaj Jha from India’s O.P. Jindal Global University in his article published recently on modernpolicy.eu.

Banks sprint to transfer listing to official bourses

Banks are sprinting to transfer the listing of shares from Unlisted Public Company Market (UpCom) to official bourses before the Law on Securities takes effect from the beginning of 2021, 

13th National Party Congress to open on January 25, 2021

The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2, 2021.

Vietnam launches first-ever free trade agreement portal

The Ministry of Industry and Trade yesterday launch the Vietnam Free Trade Agreement Portal (FTAP) to help the domestic business community make the most of the opportunities brought about by trade deals to which Vietnam is party.

Environment ministry kicks off National Plastics Action Partnership

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment kicked off the National Plastics Action Partnership and the Mitigating Marine Plastic Debris Project in Vietnam yesterday.

Vietnamese students win five gold medals at Int’l Olympiad of Metropolises

All eight Vietnamese students from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted have claimed medals, including five golds, one silver, and two bronzes, at the fifth International Olympiad of Metropolises (IOM).

Traffic accidents claim 6,700 lives this year

A total of 14,510 traffic accidents happened across Vietnam this year to December 23, killing 6,700 people and injuring 10,804 others, the National Traffic Safety Committee has revealed.

Vietnam reaffirms support for non-proliferation of nuclear weapons

Vietnam consistently supports disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations (UN), has said.

Local technology enterprises must regain the market

"Vietnam's overall economic growth rate is below 10%. The growth target for digital technology enterprise should be set at 15-20% and even more," said Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam at the National Forum for Developing Technology Enterprises.

State budget revenue totals nearly $60 billion

State budget revenue has reached over VND1.3 quadrillion ($59.5 billion) so far this year, representing 91.14 percent of the annual estimate, according to the Deputy General Director of the State Treasury, Nguyen Quang Vinh.

Vietnam fulfills role as AIPA Chair: top legislator

Vietnam has well fulfilled its role as Chair of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in 2020 despite serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and record floods and storms, 

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 24 (Updated hourly)

New UK coronavirus variant extremely worrisome: Health Minister

Made in Vietnam portable air filters helping fight COVID 19

Vietnamese scientists have invented a new portable air filter to help facilities such as airports, hospitals, and bus stations ensure a safe working environment that protects employees and customers alike from risks associated with COVID-19.

Vietnam to accelerate socio-economic development among ethnic minorities

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs (CEMA) on Monday launched a project to help partners from central to local level promote their roles and strengths

Personnel preparations for 13th National Party Congress

The personnel preparations for the 13th national party congress have been carried out carefully through 12th-tenure party central committee sessions.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 24

Vietnam needs to promote brand building for rice exports

Strict management needed in vehicle registration centres

The number of registration centres responsible for testing and certifying vehicles’ roadworthiness has increased after the private sector was allowed to provide transport administration services two years ago.

Imported Christmas trees prove popular among buyers in Hanoi

Pine trees imported from foreign markets are much sought after by Vietnamese customers in the buildup to Christmas, despite their high prices, with each item usually costing tens of millions of VND.

Vietnam International Fashion Festival slated for December 25

A total of 13 local designers are set to introduce their latest collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Festival (VIFF) 2020 which is scheduled to run in Ho Chi Minh City between December 25 and 29.