VN, Japan agree on quarantine-free procedures for short-term entries Việt Nam and Japan have mutually agreed to implement an expedited arrival process which will allow certain groups from one country to enter another without undergoing mandatory 14-day quarantine on short-term visits.

PM pledges optimal conditions for Samsung’s hi-tech projects Việt Nam will create optimal conditions for Samsung Electronics to invest in high technology projects, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said on Tuesday.

VN needs a credible local rating agency as reforms drive demand There is an urgent need for a credible domestic rating agency in Việt Nam to promote the orderly development of a healthy and sustainable bond market, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

VN launches elderly healthcare programme in response to ageing population A 10-year healthcare progamme for the elderly will start in Việt Nam next year as part of the Government’s response to the country’s fast-ageing population.

National aspiration key to the country’s development: official The aspiration for a prosperous and happy country was one of the main points of the draft Political Report submitted to the 13th National Party Congress, said Nguyễn Viết Thông, Secretary-General and a member of the Party Central Committee (PCC) Theoretical Council.

Government considers additional support policies for industrial sector

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) said it has advised the Government to implement a number of policies to support Việt Nam's industrial sector, especially the support industry. 

Drastic measures needed to encourage workers to join social and health insurance

Many businesses have scaled down production and reduced their workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a decrease in the number of those participating in social and health insurance, as well as an increase in unpaid social insurance debts, experts have said.

New musical by singer-turned-director debuts

Singer Ánh Tuyết made her professional stage musical directorial debut with Trại Hoa Vàng (Yellow Flower Farm) last month in Hà Nội.  Ánh Tuyết performs in the Việt Nam Youth Theatre's sing and dance troupe.  Lao Động (Labour) newspaper reporter Nội Hà interviews her about her new work as a director. 

Viettel better than Thể Công team of 1998: coach Hoàng

Viettel FC coach Trương Việt Hoàng has said his players are playing better than his generation who won the national title with Thể Công in 1998.

Leather and footwear on course for strong recovery: LEFASO

Việt Nam's leather and footwear industry was on course for a strong recovery as more international fashion brands were valuing the country as an important part of the global supply chain, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO).