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Craft steel village forges ahead

The small road leading to Da Sy forging village is winding. From afar, the sound of anvils and hammers can be heard.

Cruise ships left idle, owners seek help

Cruise owners are worried as their cruise ships have been unused for many months because of Covid-19, while they still have to pay hundreds of million of dong in mooring fees.

PM2.5 pollution still problematic across Vietnam

Though the average PM2.5 concentration improved slightly in 2020, all provinces and cities in Vietnam still had much higher levels than the WHO’s recommendation, according to data revealed at a workshop held virtually on Tuesday.

US businesses consider fresh tactics for optimal operations

American companies in Vietnam are continuing to strive for a return to normal operations as some struggle with labour issues and flexible adaption to a post-pandemic world.

Vietnam needs "revolution" in railway transport

Vietnam’s railway system, after more than 100 years of operation, is outdated.

A pivotal time to capture tourism property potential

Vietnam should complete a sturdy legal framework in order to allow non-nationals to buy tourist property in the country, according to international experts.

Foreign laborers in Vietnam to have 11 days off for 2022 New Year

In Vietnam, any holiday falls on the weekend, people will be entitled to a substitute day.

Southeast Asia’s largest iron mine proposed for closure in Vietnam

The People's Committee of the central province of Ha Tinh has asked the Government to consider the closure of the largest iron mine in Southeast Asia, the Thach Khe iron mine located in the province.

First osteopetrosis surgery in Vietnam successful after 3.5-hour operation

An operation lasting 3.5 hours that replaced the hip of a patient suffering from “marble bone” in late October was the first surgery of its kind in Vietnam and the 30th in the world.

Hanoi capital suspends two shelf-life Pfizer vaccine batches

The Hanoi Department of Health confirmed on December 1 that it has suspended COVID-19 vaccinations for two batches of shelf-life Pfizer vaccines that had already expired on November 30 for consultations.

Fresh pine trees become popular for Christmas decorations in Vietnam

Imported fresh pine trees and branches have become hot items for Christmas decorations in Vietnam this year.

Vietnamese female director honoured at International Documentary Film Festival

Young Vietnamese director Ha Le Diem has been honoured in the Best Directing category at the 2021 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam for her film Những Đứa Trẻ Trong Sương (Children of the Mist).

Vietnam's foreign trade up 22.3 per cent in 11 months

Vietnam’s foreign trade surged 22.3 per cent year-on-year in the first 11 months of this year to exceed US$599.1 billion, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

What will Vietnam do to cope with the Omicron variant?

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has asked local authorities to strengthen surveillance to discover Covid-19 cases and any abnormal signs of clusters as a new coronavirus variant called Omicron has emerged.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 1

Da Nang calls for RoK’s investment in ICT

Vietnam, Russia issue joint vision statement on comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and Russia have issued a joint statement on the vision of their comprehensive strategic partnership by 2030.

Vietnamese YouTuber makes sensation of slow cooking

As a Vietnamese pioneer of ASMR YouTube cooking videos, Frank Pham inspires people around the world to stay calm and enjoy their meals through his wonderful cooking.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 1

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets embassy's staff in Russia

CAAV agrees to halt flights from African countries over Omicron concerns

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has agreed with the Health Ministry’s proposal on suspending international flights to and from some African countries due to concerns over the Omicron variant.

Shophouses left idle for half a year as retailers suspend business

Shophouses, which are considered ‘money spinners’, have been unused for many months amid the impact of the pandemic. They cannot be sold or leased.