VIETNAM TODAY

Zero-Covid harming 75% of European firms in China: business group

China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is crippling European business operations in the country, a major business lobby said Wednesday, warning that the presence of the companies "can no longer be taken for granted".

Six rhinos found dead at Nghe An tourism site

Six rhinos have died of unknown causes at an eco-tourism site in the central province of Nghe An.

Hanoi Golf Tourism Week to attract visitors from regional countries

Hanoi Golf Tourism Week 2022 is expected to attract a large number of international visitors, thereby greatly contributing to boosting the capital’s total tourism revenue.

Vietnamese exporters face declining orders due to high inflation

Many companies in HCM City and other southern localities are facing a drop in new export orders due to the impact of high inflation globally.

Department head at Government Office arrested for taking bribes

A department head at the Government Office was arrested on September 20 on the charge of receiving bribe in connection with the case at the Consular Department under the Foreign Ministry.

Deputy PM orders intensified handling of IUU fishing at sea, ports

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has ordered coastal and border guards and police forces to step up patrols, inspections, and handling of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing at sea and in ports.

US supports Ho Chi Minh City to accelerate green growth

The US Agency for International Development, and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee on Tuesday launched a project to accelerate renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions to the city’s urban energy challenges.

Natural disasters leave 119 dead and missing in Vietnam this year

As many as 119 people in Vietnam are dead or missing so far this year due to natural disasters, according to the Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Vietnam confirms additional 3,177 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday

An additional 3,177 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Tuesday, raising the national tally to over 11.46 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Hanoi to hold mass wedding for 30 couples

The youth authorities of Hanoi has planned a mass wedding ceremony for 30 couples on October 15 and 16.

Whale sighted off Thanh Hoa

A whale has been spotted off a beach in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa.

Foreign arrivals in Hanoi up 18% in September

Tourist arrivals in the capital city of Hanoi was estimated at 1.48 million in September, down 15.5% month-on-month, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.

Rainy spell forecasted for northern region

The northern region of Vietnam will experience rain from this evening, September 20, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Asian markets see rare rally but caution rules as Fed hike nears

Asian markets enjoyed a much-needed bounce Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's late rally as investors gird themselves for another big Federal Reserve interest rate hike this week, though fears of a recession remain elevated.

Hundreds of Vietnamese workers register to return from Cambodia

Border guard officers in Tay Ninh Province on September 19 worked with local police to repatriate nearly 80 Vietnamese nationals from various localities in Cambodia including Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, and Bavet.

Cafes on Hanoi train street beg to stay open

Owners of coffee shops along the train street in Hanoi have asked for local authorities to allow them to continue to operate.

PM orders review of legal enforcement over UXO clearance

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of National Defence to work closely with ministries, agencies and localities to review the enforcement of legal regulations related to post-war bomb and mine clearance.

High-tech FDI drives Vietnam economic evolution

High-tech foreign investments will continue to propel Vietnam’s economic growth for years to come, Michael Kokalari, chief economist at investment fund VinaCapital, has said.

PM holds phone talks with Chinese counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed their delight at the development of ties between the two Parties and countries during their phone talks on September 19.

Can Tho joins WWF’s global campaign for green growth

A seminar took place in Can Tho on September 19 to launch the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s ‘We Love Cities’ campaign in the Mekong Delta city for a greener future.

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