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VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 1

Vietnamese, Chinese Party officials hold talks virtually

Vietnamese, Dutch PMs hold phone talks

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked over the phone with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte on November 30.

Central Highlands faces labour shortages on coffee plantations

A few years ago hundreds of people used to descend on coffee plantations in the Central Highlands region to work as coffee pickers during the harvest season when coffee prices were high.

Vietnamese culture promoted in Egypt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on November 30 organised a photo exhibition on Vietnamese land and people, along with an art programme marking the 57th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties.

Photos on cultural diversity win prizes

A photo depicting a bội (southern classical drama) artist helping his stage partner put on makeup has won the top award of the Vietnam Photo Expression 2020 contest.

Health Ministry holds urgent meeting after domestic COVID-19 case found

The Ministry of Health on November 30 convened an urgent meeting with relevant agencies, and Ho Chi Minh City Health Department representatives to direct the swift implementation of all epidemic prevention measures

Corruption fight fruitful, wins over people’s support: symposium

The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption held a symposium in Hanoi on Saturday to discuss results of corruption prevention and control during 2013-20, especially since the beginning of the Party’s 12th tenure.

Hotel owners sell out to stave off bankruptcy

Fusion Suites Saigon on Suong Nguyet Anh Street in District 1, HCMC, is being listed for sale at VND1,165 billion (US$50 million).

Many real estate firms owe tax as projects die

A high number of businesses in the real estate sector are developers of 'clinically dead' projects, or projects that have disputes with clients.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 1

UNDP helps Da Nang build circular economy hub

HCM City to improve solutions to climate change response

HCM City will assess the relationship between the factors that cause climate change and its socio-economic plans to develop long-term responses.

Pandemic drags down FDI attraction

Vietnam had attracted a total of $26.43 billion in FDI this year as of November 20, equal to 83.1 percent of the figure in the same period last year, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam amends intellectual law following big trade pacts

The signing of big trade pacts has prompted the comprehensive amendment of the law that enacted in 2005.

Demand stimulus: where to begin?

Private sector consumption is a major growth driver of the Vietnamese economy. It is all the more important as the Covid-19 pandemic has sent global demand plummeting and countries worldwide imposing travel restrictions.

Facts about renewable energy

At present, renewable energy plays an important role in meeting people’s increasing demand for energy. Renewable energy resources are abundant and available in the nature and exist in many forms.

Strategic solutions for business growth post-COVID-19

COVID-19 has significantly affected the consumer behaviour of people of all socioeconomic groups in Vietnam. Now businesses looking for future growth and investment opportunities are urged to upskill or reskill in line with new trends and demands.

Foreign capital returns strongly to Vietnam

There are signs of foreign capital returning to Vietnam in the context of global stabilization. Vietnam has a great opportunity to break out thanks to the rapid recovery from Covid-19 and its open economy.

Domestic solid waste surges 46 percent in 10 years

Vietnam saw a 46 percent rise in the volume of domestic solid waste in the 2010-2019 period, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Vietnam's first liver-transplantation patient dies

Vietnam’s first survivor Nguyen Thi Diep, 26, passed away on November 28, 17 years after liver transplantation in 2004.

Huge revenue of $10 billion a year forgotten in villages

The awakening of potential and the promotion of professions in rural areas have helped increase total revenue to VND236.2 trillion and the average income per capita by two times compared with agriculture.