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FPT prevails Covid-19 pandemic with double-digit growth

FPT Corporation ended the year of 2020 successfully despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with revenue and profit increased 7.6% and 12.8% year-on-year, respectively. 

Congress discusses draft documents on Party building, national development

A discussion of draft documents on Party building and national development took place under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 27 as part of the ongoing 13th National Party Congress.

First batch of Vietnamese rice exported to UK under UKVFTA

The first 60 tonnes of jasmin rice shipped to the UK under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) hit the shelves in London on January 26.

Doctors warn of alcohol poisoning as Tet nears

Doctors have warned about the danger of alcohol poisoning as the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday season approaches.

Web dramas to entertain audiences during Tet holiday

People’s Artist Trung Hieu, director of the Hanoi Drama Theatre, has often been asked why's no longer seen in any television series or drama.

South Korean investors pour big money into Vietnam

South Korean investors are continuing to inject billions of dollars into Vietnam, including the stock market, to seek opportunities from one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

WeChoice Awards 2020 highlights contribution of doctors on the frontline against COVID-19

Stories about Vietnamese doctors on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 were honoured during an evening gala held by WeChoice Awards 2020.

Hanoian girl pays over VND23 billion in income taxes on app development

A 28-year-old girl from Hanoi last year paid VND23.4 billion (over US$1 million) in income taxes from her app development job, according to the Hanoi Tax Department.

Vietnam’s foreign debts under control

The effective management of foreign loans has transformed Vietnam from a poor and heavily indebted country to one that international organisations consider to have a controlled external debt 

Vietnam aims to become a socialist-oriented developed nation by mid-21st century

Vietnam will strive to become a socialist-oriented developed nation by the middle of the 21st century, Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong has said in the opening session of the 13th National Party Congress in Hanoi on Tuesday.

More than 4,000 runners to race in Vietnam Trail Marathon

Almost 4,300 Vietnam-based runners from 41 nations will race from 5km to 70km on trails through the orchards and tea fields of Moc Chau District, Son La Province at the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) on Saturday. 

Operators make more money from digitalisation

With a sharp drop in revenue from traditional telecommunications services, carriers are rapidly transforming their digital strategy.

 

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 27

More taxes collected from online businesses

Vietnam attends 17th ASEAN-Russia senior officials’ meeting

The 17th ASEAN – Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) took place virtually on January 26, which was co-chaired by Russia and Indonesia – coordinators of ASEAN – Russia ties.

Vietnam to further join int’l efforts against climate change: PM

Vietnam will continue its active participation in international efforts to combat climate change, so as to transform climate-induced “challenges” into “opportunities” for the sustainable development for all, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Party has cohesive vision on leadership over country safeguarding missions

The Communist Party of Vietnam, specifically the Politburo and Secretariat, have paid special attention to the leadership over the missions of safeguarding the fatherland and building national defence over the past five years.

Digital transformation to contribute 25% of HCM City's GRDP by 2025

By 2025, digital transformation will contribute 25% of HCM City's gross regional domestic product (GRDP), said Chairman of HCM City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.

 

Deputy PM asks to clarify information related to iron mine in Ha Giang

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has assigned the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to check information in an article dated December 29, 2020 on VietNamNet that reported illegal mining activities at Suoi Thau iron mine in Ha Giang province.

VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 27

Vietnamese pin high hopes on 13th National Party Congress

New Zealand awards Global Competence Certificate to 25 Vietnamese students

Education New Zealand (ENZ) and New Zealand Consulate-General on January 26 presented the Global Competence Certificate (GCC) to 25 Vietnamese students from the IGC Group’s schools.