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Vocational training sector catches up with digital transformation trend

The reform of vocational training in association with digital transformation and information technology application has been defined as an important solution to provide high quality human resources, according to insiders.

ASEAN pursues high quality, sustainability on international stage

In addition to pandemic control and recovery, ASEAN has also updated digital transformation, green economy, clean economy, clean sea...

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 19

Iron and steel exports exceed US$10 billion for first time

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 19

High school student dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine shot

Calls made to scale up vital public investment

Accelerating disbursement of public investment and furthering the support of struggling businesses and individuals to recover from existing difficulties will be key momentum for achieving higher economic growth.

A spring losing its elasticity

Some have opined that although the tourism industry has been hit hardest by the pandemic, it can stand up again immediately, just like a compressed spring would return to its former shape when released.

Hanoi completes core components of smart city

The goal for Hanoi is to become a green, modern and smart city by 2030.

 

Bottlenecks could put paid to pepper

Pepper prices have been skyrocketing to the highest level since 2018 – but with a lack of supply, many pepper growers have put little trust in the black seeds and even reduced plantations to be less dependent on the fluctuating market.

Daredevil Giang Brothers to break own world record in Spain

Vietnamese acrobat duo the Giang Brothers have accepted an invitation to fly to Spain in order to break their own world record that they achieved back in 2016.

Hanoi to double down on COVID-19 control measures as cases surge

The capital of Hanoi will introduce tougher COVID-19 prevention and control measures in an effort to slow the spread of the virus in the community, said Mayor Chu Ngoc Anh.

US Senate confirms Marc Knapper as ambassador to Vietnam

The US Senate on December 18 approved a flurry of President Joe Biden’s nominations for overseas diplomatic posts, including Marc Knapper, to be the US Ambassador to Vietnam.

Murals give new look to HCM City’s old apartment buildings

A street mural project has been recently launched in Ho Chi Minh City to honour street artists and give old apartment blocks in the southern hub a facelift.

Which Vietnamese goods sell well on Amazon?

Every minute, 14 Made-in-Vietnam products are sold on Amazon. Which products sell well? What should Vietnamese businesses do to compete on this platform?

Ho Chi Minh City needs 100,000 workers before and after lunar New Year

According to the local Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, businesses in the city need to recruit 30,000 workers before Tet and about 70,000-75,000 workers after the lunar new year (Tet).

 

Serene ambience of Duong Lam historic village attracts visitors

Many people are moved by the vision of Duong Lam's historic village, with its banyan trees, wells and common yards, evoking memories of their youth.

Novel project by young students featured in Vietnam Yellow Book of Innovation 2021

Research results on innovative equipment systems for production of silage as animal feed by five Hanoi students has been included in the Vietnam Yellow Book of Innovation 2021.

Hanoi to spend $80mln in five years to alleviate traffic congestion

The Hanoi People’s Council during a recent session has passed a target programme on mitigating traffic congestion and ensuring road safety in the city for the 2021-25 period with total funding of VND1.8 trillion (nearly US$80 million).

Only 4 out of 10 Vietnamese have retirement plan

According to the survey entitled "Independent life in old age", 85% of Vietnamese people want to have an independent life when they get old.

Thousands of trucks stuck at border gates due to China’s strict covid control

It has been more than a week since the congestion of trucks carrying agricultural products to China at the Vietnam-China border gates in Quang Ninh Province began. 

Rubber hits price stability as exporters cast net wider

Vietnam is the third-largest exporter of natural rubber in the world. Last year, the country contributed 1.75 million tonnes to the global supply.