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Narcotic plant growing at home concerns police

Authorities in many localities have discovered many people growing plants containing drugs such as opium poppies and marijuana in recent times.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 18

Logistics enterprises grow strongly in Q1, boosted by FTAs

Fake and low-quality goods: the biggest problem for e-commerce platforms

Counterfeit and poor-quality goods are the biggest obstacle that customers face on online shopping platforms.

Aviation authority proposes removal ceiling rates of airfares

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has  proposed removal of the cap for airfares on domestic flight routes operated by at least three...

Vietnam beat Iraq in friendly ahead of Futsal World Cup play-offs

Vietnam clinched a comfortable 2-1 win over Iraq in a Futsal friendly match held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 17, a perfect test for the former ahead of the play-off round to win a ticket to the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Election preparations ready for voters to go to the polls

Preparations have been completed in all constituencies nationwide for over 69 million voters to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021 - 2026 tenure on May 23.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 18

COVID-19: Additional 48 cases detected on May 18 afternoon

Vietnam calls Libyan parties to comply with ceasefire

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, has called on parties involved in Libya to abide by the ceasefire agreement and resolve humanitarian issues in conformity with basic principles of international law.

PMs look to boost Vietnam – Japan partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide lauded the growing Vietnam – Japan ties and discussed ways to boost the two nations’ extensive strategic partnership at their phone talks on May 17.

Vietnam calls for use of emerging technologies for right purposes

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, called for the use of emerging technologies for right purposes at the UNSC video meeting on “the Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Peace and Security” on May 17.

Who is eligible to vote?

Voters are those who have the right to vote. All Vietnamese citizens, who hold Vietnamese nationality and are aged from 18 and above and meet all conditions defined by law, have the right to vote.

Localities authorised to decide on social distancing: Minister

Localities are authorised to decide on social distancing in accordance with the PM’s directions and their real situations, ensuring pandemic prevention and control and socio-economic development, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said.

HCM City to make access to ports easier

Import-export activities through the system of seaports are vital to HCMC’s economy. However, they have been plagued by constant traffic jams on the roads leading to them.

New green growth strategy to promote carbon-neutral economy

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is drafting a national strategy on green growth for 2021-30.

Vietnamese films enter global market

Many Vietnamese movies are increasingly being shown in foreign markets.

Beef cattle industry on a bumpy road

The key issue concerning the beef cattle industry relates to cattle breeds. In Vietnam, breeds of beef cattle are mostly imported from Australia. Prior to 2019, a kilogram of live cattle breeds cost US$2.95. 

Multi-billion VND apartment buildings unoccupied in central Hanoi

Many apartment buildings in Hanoi have been left idle for many years, even while many people seek accommodations.

The 'golden keys' for Sun Group to attract talents

Vietnam’s premier develop of luxury tourism and real estate projects offers employees a uniquely positive work environment, an ideal work-life balance and opportunities to support sustainable and community-oriented projects.

Public debt remains under control

Amid massive difficulties hitting domestic production, Vietnam has continued bringing public debt under its control, ensuring national financial security.