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Vietnam ranks 6th in ASEAN in terms of AI readiness index

Vietnam has climbed 14 places to the 62nd in the 2021 Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Index.

All restrictions on passenger flights removed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has notified aviation authorities and airlines of countries and territories of the resumption of regular international passenger flights to Vietnam.

Japanese police arrest suspect threatening to shoot down Vietnam Airlines plane

A representative of Vietnam Airlines in Japan on February 17 confirmed that Japanese police had arrested a suspect who threatened to shoot down a passenger plane of the airline in January.

Vietnam to soon issue policy on visas for foreign tourists

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to complete plans on tourism resumption and devise a policy on visas for foreign tourists.

More casino projects in Da Nang, Khanh Hoa in the pipeline

Da Nang and Khanh Hoa have received support for their casino projects, but Binh Thuan has no support from the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Experts suggest banks not be involved in economic recovery packages to avoid bad debts

Though businesses need the Government’s economic recovery packages to rebound from the pandemic, the Government should consider limiting the participation of commercial banks in the packages to help them avoid bad debt risks, experts suggest.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 17

Vietnamese firms seek to increase presence in India

Vietnam wants to make breakthroughs in digital industry

Digital technology industry will become one pillar for the establishment of a digital government and the modernization of the agriculture, industry, and service sectors as well as all aspects of the society.

Air links between Vietnam and 19 countries/territories have reopened since pilot flight resumption

A total of 19 flight routes between Vietnam and other countries have resumed operations since the pilot programme to bring back international flights starting from the beginning of 2022, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Hanoi sets 3 plans for SEA Games ceremonies depending on pandemic

The Hanoi City’s People's Committee has built three plans for organising the opening and closing ceremonies of the SEA Games, depending on the spread of COVID-19.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 17

HCM City accelerates metro line projects

Vietnamese broom wins the hearts of American housewives

The simple cleaning tools made by Vietnamese craftsmen are popular in the United States for their usefulness.

19.2% of children in Vietnam contracted COVID-19 since pandemic began

About 490,000 children in Vietnam were confirmed to have contracted coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, according to deputy health minister Nguyen Truong Son.

VN manufacturing hitting the right notes

The export volume of made-in-Vietnam products has reached new highs and make up more share in the global market, helping set the foundation for the country to become a more attractive manufacturing hub.

Hanoi's pedestrian streets could reopen in March

The pedestrian areas surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of Hanoi are set to reopen in early March after nearly a year of closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

US$2 billion Quang Ninh LNG plant to get investment registration certificate

Cam Pha People’s Committee in Quang Ninh province is eager to complete procedures to grant the certificate before February 20.

Vietnam to reopen borders to international travel on March 15

The Vietnamese Government has granted approval to a proposal put forward by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to reopen the country’s borders to international travel on March 15.

Central Highlands village full of colorful murals painted by locals

More than 30 colorful paintings of the landscapes and people of the Central Highlands along a 200m road in Tong Ju village (Dak Lak province) have turned Tong Ju into a unique tourist site.

Korean firm adds $920 million to project in Thai Nguyen

Thai Nguyen province yesterday handed over a licence to Samsung Electro-Mechanics Vietnam Co., Ltd (SEMV) under Samsung Corporation to add US$920 million to its project in the Yen Binh industrial park (IP) in Pho Yen town.

Seafood stocks expected to grow in 2022 on bullish outlook

With a relatively attractive valuation and a bullish industry outlook, seafood stocks are expected to grow positively in 2022.