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BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 22

Export-import to China impacted by COVID-19

 

Thousands in Ca Mau affected by subsidence

Over 20,000 households in Ca Mau are being threatened by erosion along with drought and saline intrusion.

 

Vietnamese medical staff win fight with COVID-19

Amid global concerns over coronavirus, the full recovery of the first two patients who tested positive for the virus in Vietnam affirmed the professional competence of Vietnamese physicians and the Government’s efforts to address the epidemic.

 

Level playing field between public and private enterprises

Economist Dinh The Hien talks about why the Government should create a fair legal corridor for both the private and public sectors.

Battle heats up among coffee chains in Vietnam

Highlands Coffee has been expanding its chain at a lightening speed, while Trung Nguyen has opened E-Coffee and Cong is exporting products.

Tech companies looking global

Local tech platforms and startups aim to take on the world but doing so won't be easy.

Is the local fashion scene in danger?

With the opening of Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo in HCM City, locals now have another shopping option for affordable clothing, but the new store could also pose a threat to the local fashion industry.

Rice plate on the wall

Thousands of free lunches have been provided for poor, underprivileged patients at 14 hospitals in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, inspired by the story of two cups of coffee – “One On The Wall” – set in Venice, Italy.

Young chef preserves traditional Hanoi cuisine

I first met Nguyen Phuong Hai in Hanoi a month ago when he was holding a class to teach people how to make bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake). 

Hanoi’s biggest market quiet amid coronavirus fears

Hanoi’s biggest market at Dong Xuan is deserted amid fears of coronavirus.

Vietnam chairs AICHR’s 30th meeting in Hanoi

The 30th meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) took place in Hanoi from February 18-21.

Court reduces penalty for former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs

The High-level People’s Court in Hanoi on February 21 reduced sentences for three defendants, including former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Bach Hong.

Wildlife massacre: forest rangers do little to prevent it

Reporters provided photos and evidence about the slaughter of Red-Book-listed wild animals to forest rangers, but they remained unruffled.

Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse 'propaganda' sparks backlash

The nine-month-pregnant nurse was portrayed as heroic for continuing to work on the frontlines.

Cultural centre displays Korean folk paintings

Nearly 50 folk paintings by South Korean artist are on display in Hanoi.

Coronavirus outbreak to cost airlines almost $30bn

Airline industry body IATA predicts global air travel demand will fall for the first time since 2009.

Danang cancels international fireworks festival due to coronavirus

The central city of Danang has decided to cancel the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2020 due to coronavirus fears. 

HCM City FC sign midfielder Seo Yong-duk

V.League 1 side HCM City have signed South Korean midfielder Seo Yong-duk ahead of the new season.

Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities

Hanoi’s air quality has remained at “very unhealthy” levels since Thursday, placing the capital at the top of the world’s most air polluted cities list.

Coronavirus: South Korea steps up measures as infections spike

South Korea has stepped up measures to contain the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, as confirmed infections rose sharply for a second day.