VEPR downgrades Việt Nam's GDP growth forecast in 2020

The Việt Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) estimated local GDP growth for this year at between 2.6 per cent and 2.8 per cent at a workshop yesterday in Hà Nội, lower than the 3.8 per cent it forecast in July.

PM asks for non-stop toll collections to go into service immediately Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has issued a directive to accelerate the application of automated non-stop toll collection services nationwide.

Huế issues set of criteria to assess COVID-19 prevention and control The set includes 10 criteria.

Saudi Arabia to import seafood from 12 Vietnamese firms Saudi Arabia has released a list of 12 Vietnamese enterprises approved to export wild-caught fish to the country.

Coronavirus bites back in Europe as Latin America tops 250,000 deaths Global health authorities said on Thursday European countries should be able to ride out a surge in coronavirus cases without reimposing full lockdowns, as the World Bank warned the crisis could push 100 million people into extreme poverty.

Đà Nẵng, Quảng Nam trace close contacts of COVID-19 cases

The central provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has taken medical samples of 51 people who had close contact with a teacher in Phước Sơn district after he tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 for the first time on Wednesday morning.

Mali opposition offers backing to coup leaders

Army colonel Assimi Goita on Wednesday introduced himself as Mali's new military strongman a day after a coup that was condemned by the international community but won support from the country's opposition.

Mali's president announces resignation after rebel troops launch coup

Mali's president said he was resigning to avoid "bloodshed" early Wednesday, hours after his arrest by troops in a sudden coup that followed a months-long political crisis in the fragile West African nation.

VN film productions prioritise safety amid pandemic

Many Vietnamese movies have seen their production or release postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tax officials reduce inspections to help businesses amid COVID-19

After collecting US$11.6 million from violations since early 2020, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) said it would reduce regular tax checks at businesses to help them focus on production to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.