COVID-19, economic development and corruption voters' biggest concerns The coronavirus pandemic, Việt Nam’s socio-economic performance, and corruption issues were the top of voters’ concerns at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc in Hải Phòng City on Tuesday.

Profit taking to weigh on local market, but September may be bright

Việt Nam’s stock market rally may slow this week as investors eye profits but the one-month projection is still optimistic.

EU leaders back together but divided over revival plan The leaders of the European Union hold their first face-to-face summit in five months on Friday, but the reunion seems unlikely to bridge their divide over a post-virus economic rescue plan.

'Night at Hỏa Lò Prison' tour to be launched

The tour is being organised with Hanoitourist Travel Company to offer more experiences to travellers but it is not recommended for children under 16.

Opportunities still exist but market will struggle to make big advance

According to Việt Dragon Securities Company (VDSC), given that many countries have gradually resumed economic activities, there will be more workload for Việt Nam.

WB approves credit to support VN's response to climate change This includes supporting policies that should lead to increased protection of water resources, application of water-saving practices over larger areas of farmland, reductions in vehicle emissions, and scaling up of renewable energy.

Brazil to test vaccine as Europe emerges from lockdown

Researchers in hard-hit Brazil on Wednesday said they would begin testing a coronavirus vaccine developed in Britain, while across the Atlantic European nations began reopening borders in a bid to emerge from months of devastation caused by the disease.

State bank to remove barriers to preferential-loan access The state bank will consider simplifying lending procedures to help COVID-19-affected firms easily access preferential interest rate loans, Deputy Director of the State Bank of Việt Nam Đào Minh Tú said.

PM asks Quảng Ninh to develop tourism as spearhead economic sector Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has suggested the north-eastern province of Quảng Ninh devise a strategy to develop tourism as its spearhead economic sector, especially in the remaining months of this year and during the new tenure of the provincial Party Organisation.

Data must stay in VN, says minister The minister said cloud computing will play a key role in the future’s digital infrastructure and must be a top investment priority in Việt Nam’s digitalisation strategy and socio-economic development.