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Socio-economic situation remains stable despite COVID-19 outbreak: PM

Despite difficulties resulting from the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Vietnam’s socio-economic situation in February basically remained stable, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

MB Bank sells shares in a private deal

The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) is seeking a potential investor to sell an additional 211.35 million shares in a private deal.

 

Online education remains unfamiliar in Vietnam

While online education is common around the world, it is unpopular in Vietnam. Online training is provided by some universities, but it is absent in general education.

HCM City approves adjustment of Northwestern urban area plan

The People’s Committee of HCM City has approved the adjustment of the city's Northwestern Urban Area plan proposed by the city’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture.

VN banks offer aids to 44,000 COVID-19 affected customers

Credit institutions have so far supported more than 44,000 COVID-19 affected customers following directions from the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), an official reported on Monday.

 

BIDV plans to raise another $229.1 million  in charter capital

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) plans to issue shares to increase its charter capital by VND5.3 trillion (US$229.1 million).

 

Vietnamese asparagus could enter Australian market this month

Vietnam could export asparagus to Australia this month, according to the Viet Nam Trade Office in Australia.

Vietnam posts trade deficit of $176 million in two months

Vietnam reported an estimated trade deficit of US$176 million in the first two months of the year, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

 

VN businesses seek Government support amid coronavirus losses

The coronavirus outbreak has affected the country’s economy, with production for exports and services suffering the most.

Ox racing festival in An Giang gears towards international status

The Bay Nui Ox Racing Festival in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is expected to become an international event under a project recently approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

EVFTA, EVIPA offer prospect of high quality FDI to Vietnam

The recent ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by the European Parliament is expected to create a change in the flow of FDI from the EU into Vietnam.

Millions of students back to school after virus outbreak

Millions of students in 59 provinces and cities went back to the school on March 2 after nearly six weeks of absence due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Women’s squad for Olympic play-off announced

Head coach Mai Duc Chung on March 2 named a 19-strong national women’s football team to prepare for their match with Australia in the upcoming AFC Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament play-off.

Nearly $11 million for Hoi An conservation

Authorities of the central province of Quang Nam recently approved to earmark VND253 billion ($10.91 million) for a Hoi An ancient town conservation project in the 2020-2025, with orientation to 2030.

Quarantine – top solution to prevent COVID-19: Hanoi leader

Quarantine is still the top solution to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the COVID-19, according to Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue.

Da Nang to host ASEAN environmental meetings

The 21st Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Coastal and Marine Environment (AWGCME) is slated to take place from May 13-15 in the central city of Da Nang, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

As supply runs low, electronics makers forecast further disruption

Vietnamese electronics makers have until the end of this quarter to find alternative sources for their input materials as inventories run low and supply would likely remain disrupted due to outbreaks of coronavirus in China and S. Korea.

Government asked to allow Bamboo Airways’ fleet expansion

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has proposed the Government allow Bamboo Airways to increase its fleet instead of restricting the firm’s aircraft number to 30 like at present.

Climate change: Australian summers 'twice as long as winters'

New weather data analysis says climate change has led to major increases in summer temperatures.

WWF urges end to wildlife trade, consumption in Asia-Pacific

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has appealed for an end to the wildlife trade and consumption across the Asia-Pacific region amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and similar diseases in recent years.