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China’s Coast Guard bill: ‘a test’ for the new US President

While the world focused on the US presidential election, tensions in the East Sea have not been relieved as provocative actions from Beijing continued.

5G commercialization in Vietnam encounters obstacles

The cutting edge 5G technology for mobile networks displays several benefits from super speed, a potential digital ecosystem to a stable platform to run an e-government and smart city.

Hanoi ban shoppers without face masks at shopping centres

People without face masks will not be allowed to enter supermarkets and shopping centres in Hanoi.

Hanoi authorities to inspect farmstay projects, land violations

The Hanoi People’s Committee has assigned the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment to set up a taskforce to inspect farmstay projects and deal with land law violations.

Tiara for Miss Vietnam 2020 pageant unveiled

The organisers of Miss Vietnam 2020 revealed the luxury tiara to a press conference in Vung Tau city on November 11 that will be presented to the competition’s winning beauty queen.

Vietnam pledges contributions to regional COVID-19 fight

Vietnam will contribute 100,000 USD to the ASEAN COVID-19 Response Fund and is committed to contributing $5 million worth of medical supplies to the Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies, 

East Sea issues must be resolved peacefully, constructively: Malaysian PM

Malaysia is firm with its stance that matters relating to the East Sea (known as the South China Sea internationally) must be resolved peacefully and constructively, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on November 12.

Vietnamese, Polish ministries sign MoU on finance cooperation

The finance ministries of Vietnam and Poland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in a range of fields between the two sides.

12th Mekong-Japan Summit opens

The 12th Mekong-Japan Summit was held online on November 13, under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide.

Face masks mandatory in five places in Hanoi

The Hanoi government has mandated residents to wear face masks at five places — hospitals, coach and bus stations, markets, supermarkets and commercial centers, and public sites — to avoid contracting the coronavirus.

Vietnamese PM chairs 21st ASEAN-RoK Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the 21st ASEAN – Republic of Korea Summit in Hanoi on November 12.

23rd ASEAN-Japan Summit held online

The 23rd ASEAN-Japan Summit was held online under the chair of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit held

The ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit was held on November 12 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Focus on efficiency for new incentives

A list of sectors that could benefit from special tax incentives in Vietnam would be utilised to grow enthusiasm for overseas investors and, as a result, help to contribute towards luring more high-quality foreign direct investment.

Pressure on the Finance Minister

As the holder of the keys of the national treasury, Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung is facing great pressure.

Local firms told to prepare for RCEP export opportunities

Vietnamese businesses should prepare to export their products to other ASEAN countries ahead of the possible signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this week. 

Doctors carry out organ transplant to 6 patients from brain-dead donor

The Hanoi-based 108 Military Central Hospital has performed a multiple organ transplantation with organs taken from a brain dead donor, saving the lives of six different patients.

ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit encourages women to prove their role

The role of women and gender equality-related issues will be discussed comprehensively for the first time at the ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit held online on November 12, 

Leaders stress need for post-pandemic economic recovery at ASEAN+1 summits

Leaders of 10 ASEAN Member States and their partners of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and India discussed measures to boost post-pandemic economic recovery and ensure global supply chains 

PM speaks highly of Mekong-RoK cooperation

With strong commitments and resolve of member countries, cooperation between Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has developed in both depth and width, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 13.