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Vietnam to issue new rules on terrestrial mobile communication terminal devices

Terminal device manufacturers and suppliers are expected to approach Vietnam’s to-be-issued national technical regulations on terminal devices of terrestrial mobile communication in the near future, which will include the requirement of integrating 4G into such devices.

Millions lose jobs because of Covid-19

The new virus outbreak has affected 70% of local firms with 3.5-5 million people laid off or set to have their work hours reduced according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Over 10 illegally-imported tonnes of confectionary and milk tea seized

Hanoi authorities have confiscated more than 10 tonnes of illegally-imported confectionery and milk tea products, including a large amount of moon cakes.

FDI inflows hit US$ 19.54 bln in past eight months

As of August 20, total amount of foreign investment inflows valued US$ 19.54 billion, equivalent to 86.3% of the same period last year, reported the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam launches open budget portal

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung and representatives from the Swiss Embassy, the World Bank and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam officially launched Vietnam’s open budget portal, at https://ckns.mof.gov.vn/, on August 26.

PM attends Standard Chartered-ASEAN Business Forum 2020

As ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended and delivered a speech at the Standard Chartered-ASEAN Business Forum 2020 themed “Unlocking the region’s potential”, which was televised on international medial channels.

Construction starts on Ca Na Seaport Complex Project

Ninh Thuan Province people's Committee held the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of Ca Na General Seaport Project.

More than 90% of Vietnamese travel firms suspend operations

Around 90%-95% of travel companies in HCM City have suspended operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Draft digital strategy: VN aims for 70,000 digital businesses by 2025

The number of digital businesses is expected to increase to 70,000 by 2025 and 100,000 by 2030, according to a draft national strategy on digital businesses of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Covid-19 hits remittances to Vietnam

Overseas remittances are expected to fall short of the target this year due to the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdowns around the world.

Vietnam among markets sustaining growth this year: The Economist

In a recent article, The Economist said a few emerging markets will still grow this year, including Vietnam.

Banks rush to apply modern technologies in digital transformation

The trend of integrating modern technologies in the banking industry has been indispensable to meet customers’ requirements for convenience in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, especially in the context of the re-outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam’s exports recover as trade surplus hits US$10 billion

Vietnam’s 2020 export revenue as of August 15 rose 1.8% , reaching US$160.2 billion while imports were estimated at US$150.2 billion, latest customs data has shown.

Real estate investors rush to sell amid fear of prolonged pandemic

Many real estate investors have started to sell units as quickly as possible as fears that the Covid-19 pandemic may still develop despite the possibility of a vaccine.

Vietnamese peppercorn stuck abroad, causing big losses

Some 62 peppercorn containers worth a total of around USD3 million are stranded in Nepal and India awaiting a return to Vietnam.

45 million Vietnamese people shop online

Nearly 45 million Vietnamese people now access online shopping, a forum on domestic consumption trends on August 20 in Hanoi heard.

Low-quality face mask producers publicly shamed

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has published a list of face mask producers which are making low-quality products, the Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance announced.

Hanoi restaurants ignore social distancing regulations

Many restaurants and cafes in Hanoi have blatantly ignored social distancing regulations amid the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

Priority given to dragon fruit exports through Lao Cai border gate

The management board of the Lao Cai Economic Zone has instructed the local authorised agencies to give priority to the export of dragon fruit through Kim Thanh Border Gate to minimise wasted time and ensure the quality and value

COVID-19 pandemic causes disproportionate impacts on youth employment

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a massive disruption of economies and labour markets with disproportionate impacts on youth employment in Asia and the Pacific, said a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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Vietnam to issue new rules on terrestrial mobile communication terminal devices

Millions lose jobs because of Covid-19

Over 10 illegally-imported tonnes of confectionary and milk tea seized

FDI inflows hit US$ 19.54 bln in past eight months

Vietnam launches open budget portal

PM attends Standard Chartered-ASEAN Business Forum 2020

Construction starts on Ca Na Seaport Complex Project

More than 90% of Vietnamese travel firms suspend operations

Draft digital strategy: VN aims for 70,000 digital businesses by 2025

Covid-19 hits remittances to Vietnam

Vietnam among markets sustaining growth this year: The Economist

Banks rush to apply modern technologies in digital transformation

Vietnam’s exports recover as trade surplus hits US$10 billion

Real estate investors rush to sell amid fear of prolonged pandemic

Vietnamese peppercorn stuck abroad, causing big losses

45 million Vietnamese people shop online

Low-quality face mask producers publicly shamed

Hanoi restaurants ignore social distancing regulations

Priority given to dragon fruit exports through Lao Cai border gate

COVID-19 pandemic causes disproportionate impacts on youth employment

Vietnam’s first strategic health tech product finishes Japan transfer early

Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam brace for high tides

Inside Phu Quoc's 5-star resort facing forced demolition

US blueberry exports to Vietnam surge 160 per cent

Hue rivers rise, raising flood risks in low-lying areas

Tourists spark safety concerns at Ta Xua mountain cafe

Danang suspends Son Tra Peninsula to tourists after road subsidence

Vietnam and China upgrade key border crossing to international status

Lam Dong targets 250,000ha sustainable coffee-growing area

Vietnam's first athlete qualifies for 2028 Olympics

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