Corona: Vietnam suspends incoming flights
HANOI – Vietnam will suspend incoming international flights to its capital Hanoi from Tuesday as part of the country’s effort to contain a coronavirus outbreak, the government said on Monday. The announcement made no mention of domestic flights. Vietnam has … Continue reading Corona: Vietnam suspends incoming flights
Vietnam: Pham Minh Chinh new prime minister
HANOI -Vietnam’s National Assembly confirmed Pham Minh Chinh, a career security official, as the South east Asian country’s next prime minister at an official ceremony on Monday. The move completes the five-yearly renewal of Vietnam’s top four positions, as it … Continue reading Vietnam: Pham Minh Chinh new prime minister
VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
HANOI – Home cooks and fans of Vietnamese cuisine all over the world are invited to show their skills in the first-ever online cooking challenge organised by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Hosted on Instagram and running … Continue reading VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
Vietnam’s Expanding Economy is Boosting Growth
Hanoi – Vietnam’s logistics industry has been boosted by the country’s booming GDP, rising manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors. In addition, the rapid adoption of e-commerce by the country’s young demographic has increased the demand for expansion in logistic services. Vietnam aims … Continue reading Vietnam’s Expanding Economy is Boosting Growth
Free Trade Agreement signed by Vietnam, UK
London/Hanoi – On December 11, the UK and Vietnam signed an agreement concluding negotiations for a free trade agreement (UKVFTA) between the two countries. The agreement will see the elimination of virtually all customs duties between the two countries when it is … Continue reading Free Trade Agreement signed by Vietnam, UK
Vietnam must position itself for recovery
Hanoi – It’s been two months since the last known case of community transmission of the coronavirus in Vietnam, enabling the country, hailed recently as one of the 11 outperformers among emerging economies, to be among the first to fully reopen its … Continue reading Vietnam must position itself for recovery
COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruption in Vietnam
Hanoi – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains and continues to affect businesses with worldwide operations. Vietnam itself has not been spared – and while it has done well to contain the pandemic – due to … Continue reading COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruption in Vietnam
Coronavirus: Vietnam prevent a national crisis
Hanoi – Despite sharing a border with China, Vietnam has, with a combination of early decisive action, extensive testing, vigorous quarantining and social unity, so far avoided the devastation seen in Europe and the United States. With coronavirus infections in the mere … Continue reading Coronavirus: Vietnam prevent a national crisis
ASEAN leaders hold COVID teleconference
Hanoi – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet virtually on Tuesday to coordinate their responses to the coronavirus. The 10-member ASEAN bloc may also host a teleconference that includes the leaders of Japan, China and South Korea. Vietnam, … Continue reading ASEAN leaders hold COVID teleconference
Ocean Cleanup aims to clean up plastic in 1,000 rivers
Rotterdam – The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic, unveiled today its invention to prevent the unrelenting flow of plastic pollution into the world’s oceans. The “Interceptor”, under development by The … Continue reading Ocean Cleanup aims to clean up plastic in 1,000 rivers