Talking shop: UK businesses see ‘new investment opportunities in Việt Nam despite pandemic’: envoy The COVID-19 pandemic has had a strong impact on the global economy, including Việt Nam. The country has however been a safe destination for foreign investors thanks to its successful efforts to control the outbreak. Việt Nam News’s Thu Ngân speaks to the Bristish consul general in HCM City, Ian Gibbons, about UK enterprises in this country and how he sees investment trends in the near future.

Việt Nam to have second mobile virtual network operator

The seventh telecom provider in the country, the new network will be launched with a new prefix number and use the mobile phone infrastructure of the State-owned Việt Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), which boasts among the best coverage and quality in the country.

WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems With nearly 30,000 dead in Brazil and more than 10,000 dead in Mexico, the novel coronavirus epidemic threatens to shatter hospital systems across Latin America -- while France, which is emerging from a similar nightmare scenario, begins on Tuesday a gradual return to normalcy.

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Postcards from the edge: Snapshots of European football's return

In the shadows of Germany's Bundesliga, football is gradually restarting in countries across Europe, in almost all cases behind closed doors, with the exception of Hungary where supporters have been allowed to return.

Việt Nam, Singapore agree to boost cooperation and trade

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has agreed to strengthen cooperation between Việt Nam and Singapore during talks on the phone with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong on Friday.

Rescheduled Boston Marathon now cancelled: mayor The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in the event's 124-year history because of ongoing coronavirus fears, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Sacombank shareholders green-light online annual general meeting

Sài Gòn Thương Tín Joint Stock Commercial Bank (Sacombank) on Wednesday announced its annual shareholders’ meeting will be held online.

Alma Resort opens on Việt Nam’s scenic Cam Ranh Peninsula Luxurious Contemporary Resort Unveils Unprecedented Array of Venues

Việt Nam helps ASEAN battle the COVID-19 pandemic

This year, the Chairmanship of ASEAN has been taken up by Việt Nam, which is its third time since the country joined ASEAN 25 years ago. The country also has a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council during 2020-21 which is also expected to help the country further raise ASEAN’s profile within the international community.