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Hanoi engulfed in drizzle and fog

On Wednesday morning, Hanoi was engulfed in drizzle and fog. The air quality index registered at a bad level.

Minister of Culture: Aspiration to build advanced culture

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee will host the online National Cultural Conference with the participation of representatives of all 63 provinces and cities in the country and a number of ministries and state agencies on November 24.

Brocade art of the Ede ethnic minority

Although brocade products of the Ede ethnic minority in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak are not totally hand-made now, they still retain many old patterns.

Breakthrough awaited after Education Minister’s speech

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son, when answering inquiries before the National Assembly, said his ministry is promoting an overall strategy on digital transformation in the educational sector.

Coffee, vegetable industries agree on codes of conduct to encourage sustainability

As many as 42 enterprises from the coffee and fruit-vegetable industries have signed a pledge to show their commitment to support and implement the codes of conduct (CoCs) 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 17

Shares retreat on selling pressure, liquidity remains high

HCM City allows bars, cinemas to reopen in low-risk districts

HCM City authorities have allowed venues like bars, cinemas and massage parlors to resume full operation in districts of alert level 1, 2, 3 except areas of alert level 4 under a temporary decision issued on November 15.

Economists warn of high inflation, low growth rate

Seeking capital to help recover production and business is not easy but it’s not the biggest difficulty, experts say. The tougher task is driving money “to the right addresses at the right time”.

Pandemic will have long-lasting impact on business operations in Vietnam

Many factories, including about 200 contracted factories that make sportwear for Nike Corporation, resumed production in Vietnam earlier this month. 

First FESPACO Film Festival to be held in Vietnam

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) on November 15 issued a decision on organising the first Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Vietnam.

Late flooding season results in low sediment levels, fewer aquatic food sources in rice fields in Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta's flood season, commonly called “floating water season”, caused by the rising level of the Mekong River in the rainy season, arrived in September, about one month late compared to other years.

Online Vietnamese film week launched

The online film week called “The 22nd Vietnam Film Festival on VTVGo” is taking place this week attracting various domestic films on show from now until Saturday.

Vietnam calls on regional countries to embrace opportunities from digital diplomacy

As travel restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, digital technology has helped to keep the world connected and maintain the global supply and production chains, and the diplomatic service is no exception.

The ‘war of nerves’ between landlords and tenants

Many shop owners have had to suspend their business and give back their premises to landlords because of the impact of Covid-19. But, surprisingly, despite low demand, many landlords have still raised rental prices.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 17

ACI extends Airport Health Accreditation for Noi Bai airport

Vietnam, Israel look toward bilateral FTA next year

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has hailed Israel as a promising market of Vietnam in West Asia.

Book on Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s article makes debut

The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education and the Truth National Political Publishing House on November 16 introduced a book featuring Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s article.

Vietnam to attract more investment in seaport development

Vietnam will need about 313 trillion VND (13.7 billion USD) to develop a modern seaport system between now and 2030, and the funding will mostly come from non-budget sources.

Economic recovery: businesses can find their own way with new policies

Economic expert Pham Chi Lan said that financial solutions to support pandemic-affected businesses this year have not yet learned from the irrationalities of 2020. 

Data defined as new resource for economic and social development

Most recently, Vietnam's e-government development strategy towards digital government for the period 2021-2025 with a vision to 2030 has clearly identified that data is a new type of resource.