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Spokeswoman makes clear Vietnam’s views on trade fraud, sea-related issues

Spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang responded to reporters’ questions about several issues at a regular press conference on June 20.

 

Bangkok seminar urges finalisation of COC in East Sea

A seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 20 highlighted the urgent need to accelerate talks on a code of conduct (COC) in the East Sea to help maintain peace and stability in the region.

 

Deputy PM updates RoK investors on Vietnam’s policies

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue unveiled advantages in investing in Vietnam during a meeting in Seoul, the Republic of Korea with local securities investors at the headquarters of the Korea Financial Investment Association on June 20.

 

Investors play the long game in M&A

Despite growing interest from investors and upcoming stake sales, it is looking likely that the long term will provide better prospects for mergers and acquisitions in the lucrative Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry.

FVH to hold movie screening and excursion

Before the month is over, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage will host some more exciting activities, including a movie screening and an excursion.

Facilitating venture capital towards Vietnamese startup development

Vietnam is working hard to unclog financial resources to develop a knowledge-based digital economy amid the wide influences of Industry 4.0.

Vietnamese National Assembly adopts Law on Public Investment

New hallmark ­revisions to the existing Law on Public Investment have been established in the picture of public ­investment in Vietnam, enabling the ­country to invest in projects more effectively.

HAGL Agrico to sell rubber company to Thadi

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Agrico (HAGL Agrico) plans to sell its 100 per cent of its stake in Dong Duong Rubber Investment and Development Co Ltd to Thadi Agriculture Production And Processing JSC.

 

UK, US, and Australia support training for staff Vietnam's peace-keeping forces

A training course for staff of Vietnam’s military level-2 field hospital No.2 was launched in Hanoi on June 19 with the support of partners from the UK, the US, and Australia.

 

Vinaconex to increase foreign ownership to 49 percent

Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex or VCG) plans to eliminate and amend some business lines to open more room for foreign investors, to 49 percent.

 

HCM City merges 18 wards with larger administrative units

The HCM City People’s Committee has announced plans to reorganise districts, communes and wards by 2021.

Industry Ministry raises warnings about power shortages

A report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned about power shortages in 2020 as 47 electricity projects, most of them are in the southern region, are stagnated.

 

VTV announces broadcasting rights for UEFA Euro 2020

VTV have announced that they have successfully secured the right to broadcast the UEFA European Championship 2020 in Vietnam.

 

No violation found in Grab-Uber deal: VCC

Grab’s acquisition of Uber in Vietnam did not violate the country's competition law, the Vietnam Competition Council (VCC) has said.

 

VN levies anti-dumping duties on colour-coated steel sheet imports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced temporary anti-dumping duties on colour-coated steel sheets originating from China and the Republic of Korea, which take effect from June 25.

 

German films come to cities across Vietnam

Children, teenagers and movies buffs will have chance to see exciting and emotional German films at festivals in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang and HCM City.

Vietnam triumph at regional chess tournament

Vietnam emerged victorious from 20th ASEAN+ Age Groups Chess Championships, which closed in Myanmar on Tuesday.

Vietnam lose at Asian U20 Futsal Championship

Vietnam were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Asian U20 Futsal Championship after losing 5-7 to Indonesia on Tuesday in Iran.

Lacquer exhibition inspired by places of worship opens

Eight contemporary artists will showcase lacquer artworks inspired by cửa võng, the decorative door frames at places of worship.

Vietnam pledges to fulfill ILO membership obligations

Vietnam will make all-out efforts to fulfill its obligations as a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and further promote cooperation between the organisation and tripartite actors.