Monthly CPI falls to lowest in five years

The local consumer price index (CPI) fell to the lowest level in five years this month, but for the first five months of the year, the CPI still peaked due to rising pork prices.

National Single Window system honoured at Sao Khuê Awards 2020

The National Single Window system developed by Viettel Solutions, which helps digitalise all documents and processes in customs clearance, has been given the Sao Khuê Award 2020 in the e-government category – the most prestigious honour for the Vietnamese IT and software industry.

Thanh Hà lychee fair opens in Hà Nội

A three-day fair of Thanh Hà lychee, a special fruit of the northern province of Hải Dương, was opened on Friday at the Việt Nam Agricultural Exhibition Centre in Hà Nội's Hoàng Quốc Việt Street till Sunday.

MIC warns about strange phone calls and messages

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) recommends that people watch out for strange calls and do not send any money or provide personal information to strangers over the phone.

Việt Nam, US promote footwear trade post-pandemic

An interactive video conference on “Promoting Việt Nam - US Trade in Footwear Post COVID-19” took place in Washington DC on May 27 (US time) to connect Vietnamese producers and American distributors and retailers.

City fosters linkages between academia, companies

HCM City authorities are helping companies access new technologies by promoting linkages between researchers and businesses, but more collaboration is needed, speakers said on May 28 at a meeting in HCM City.

Ministry of Transport requests opening international routes

The Ministry of Transport has just assigned the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV) to study and propose measures to gradually loosen immigration and reconnect a number of international routes for trade, visiting relatives and tourism.

Air passenger transport increases slightly in May

Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam reported that the number of passengers through airports nationwide reached 2.88 million passengers this month, down 70 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Petrol prices continue to go up

The retail prices of petrol and oil increased at 3pm on Thursday following the latest price review by the ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance.

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