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Vietnam attends ASEAN SOM, ExCom SEANWFZ’s meeting

Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Vietnam ASEAN SOM Nguyen Quoc Dung on June 21 attended the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (ASEAN SOM) 

Coffee chains still grow amid pandemic

Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, competition between coffee chains in Vietnam has become increasingly fierce with more giants trying to grab a slice of the lucrative market.

Vietnam, Singapore to work towards bilateral agrement on digital economy

Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to promote the early establishment of a joint technical working group on a digital partnership, towards a bilateral agreement on digital economy.

Vietnamese public support closing wildlife markets and ending deforestation

The Vietnamese public is overwhelmingly in favour of the closure of high-risk markets selling animals coming from the wild, a survey has found.

Protected zone established for endangered primates in Quang Binh

The central province of Quang Binh has approved the establishment of a strict protection zone on 710ha of special-use forest area to protect 22 Hatinh langur herds in Dong Hoa Commune of Tuyen Hoa District.

Tay Ninh: 'promised land' for foreign investors

The southern province of Tay Ninh has become a "promised land" for foreign investment, and at the same time, foreign direct investment (FDI) has contributed to the development of Tay Ninh's economy.

Publishers promote summer reading for kids

Vietnamese publishing houses are promoting new programmes and books this summer to encourage children to read.

The 'pain' of administrative procedures

If public agencies consider the work of people and businesses as their own, the number of complaints about administrative procedures will decrease.

 

Ministry takes action to save local airlines

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) proposed plenty of solutions aiming to save airlines from bankruptcy.

Monetary policies: highlights of early 2021

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has loosened monetary policies since the start of this year to fuel growth as macroeconomic fundamentals remain favorable. 

Doctors bring Vietnam's COVID-19 prevention role model to UN peacekeeping mission

The first mission abroad of Captain Nguyen Trong Chien, an infectious disease doctor, was in the war-ravaged Republic of South Sudan.

Weekly COVID-19 update: 2,673 new cases, 1,231 recoveries

The Ministry of Health confirmed 2,673 new COVID-19 cases and 1,231 recoveries from June 14-20.

Ministry of Health debuts 5K dance for COVID-19 fight

The Ministry of Health and the Unilever Vietnam Foundation came together on June 19 to release a joint video clip of the 5K Dance aiming to boost the country’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Hanoi outdoor temperature reaches up to 60 degrees centigrade

Hanoi is experiencing scorching hot days with recorded temperatures of 60 degrees centigrade outside.

Experts support proposal to open fuel market to foreign investors

Eight experts have thrown their weight behind the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s proposal to allow domestic petrol and oil traders to transfer their stakes of no more than 35% to foreign investors.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 21

Vietnam logs 135 new COVID-19 infections on June 21 afternoon

HCM City official land-price remains unchanged

Official land prices (called the coefficient or K coefficient) in HCM City will remain unchanged this year amid the rising cost of goods and challenges facing the economy, effective from June 18, said HCM City's Vice Chair Le Hoa Binh.

HCM City lacks land for cemeteries

The amount of land for cemeteries in HCM City is shrinking and authorities have been asked to draw up plans for future needs.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 21

Indian firms to seek investment opportunities in Vietnam after COVID-19

 

China-donated COVID-19 vaccines and syringes arrive at Noi Bai Airport

The flight carrying a shipment of 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine along with 502,400 single-use syringes as aid from the Chinese Government has arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Sunday afternoon.