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Vietnamese PM orders strict penalties for people deliberately concealing Covid-19 symptoms

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 9 demanded more drastic, comprehensive and prompt solutions to effectively contain the spread of Covid-19 and strict penalties for those caught intentionally concealing symptoms of the disease.

 

Tien Phong Marathon moves to May due to COVID-19

The Tien Phong Marathon will be postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Vietnam-Malaysia World Cup qualifier match postponed

The Asian Football Confederation has announced that all World Cup 2022 qualifiers during March and June are to be delayed due to fears about the COVID-19 outbreak, with all matches now set to take place during October and November.

Russian teacher with love for Vietnamese kids

Settling in a new country requires cultural adaptation and language skills, which are best obtained with help from locals. 

Vietnamese photographers up for prestigious award

People can vote for Vietnamese photographers Nguyen Tan Tuan and Nguyen Thien for the 17th annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest's Readers' Choice Winner.

Consumer goods abundant, prices stable in Hanoi, HCM City

Supermarkets in HCM City have worked with suppliers to ensure there is sufficient supply of goods at steady prices for the next two to three months, diminishing public fear of shortages.

All citizens, foreigners living in Vietnam advised to provide health declarations

Vietnamese citizens and passengers entering Vietnam are now able to declare their health status via two applications, namely “NCOVI” and “Vietnam health declaration” that were launched in Hanoi on March 9.

Profits of Vietnam’s stock market predicted to stay flat in 2020

It is expected the Vietnamese stock market will be less volatile in March compared to the previous months.

Vietnam commits to buy US$3 billion farm produce to balance trade with US

The import staples include cow, wheat, fruit, corn, soy, and animal feed which will be purchased in the next two to three years.

Drunk man could open a giant company

Ever started registering a company after you’ve had one too many? One guy in Hanoi did and drunkenly registered a firm with a capital of VND144 trillion (US$6.3 billion), a slight overstatement to say the least!

VN coffee growers warned of gloomy future

Coffee prices have fallen dramatically, and some farmers are giving up because of problems because of price fluctuations and supply-demand imbalances.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 10

Shrimp farmers anxious due to sluggishness in exports

Cine-concert program combines animations with live music

A program that screens Vietnamese animation films with their soundtracks played live will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi next month.

 

Opera House metro station to open for public viewing in April

Final touches on the Opera House station of HCMC’s first metro line project are being made and the station is scheduled for public visits on April 30, marking welcome progress on the country’s key national projects.

 

HCM City theatres prepare for new projects

HCM City’s theatres and theatrical producers are preparing for new projects in an aim to attract audiences back to the theatre when the COVID-19 epidemic ends.

The change of thinking and action in foreign investment cooperation

The Politburo has issued Resolution No.50/NQ-TW on August 20, 2019, outlining directions to perfect institutions and policies to improve foreign investment efficiency and cooperation until 2030.

Vietnam could receive fresh FDI inflow amid COVID-19 epidemic

The nation is expected to represent a safe choice for foreign investors in their capital shifting plans in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic which is currently spreading globally.

Vietnam’s achievements in ensuring gender equality

Vietnam has constantly fine-tuned its policies to boost gender equality and empower women. It has strengthened the role of the political system and mobilized social resources to achieve these goals.

Ta Oi women keep traditional brocade weaving alive

Zeng weaving (a kind of brocade) is a standout craft of Ta Oi ethnic minority community in A Luoi mountainous district, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue province. 

VN-Index hits rock bottom in past 18 years

The benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) took a nosedive to close at 835.49 points on March 9, recording the worst slump since 2002.