Trump hopeful for Iran after American freed in prisoner swap President Donald Trump voiced hope for progress with arch-rival Iran on Thursday after the clerical regime released a US Navy veteran and the United States freed two Iranians.

A world redrawn: Japan architect Ban urges virus-safe shelters Japan's Pritzker Award-winning architect Shigeru Ban, famous for designing buildings from paper tubes in disaster areas, says the world needs to think about tackling natural catastrophes in the coronavirus era.

Denmark and Việt Nam – Long-term partnership for green growth, sustainability

On Denmark’s Constitution Day, when Danes celebrate their democracy and the rule of a government chosen by the people, Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen, writes to Việt Nam News about what we can learn from the COVID19-crisis and how we can use these experiences to promote positive changes and green development.

Securities fuel shares, investors seek profits in large-caps Shares traded positively on Thursday thanks to the growth of securities stocks but investors still dumped a number of large-caps to collect intra-day profits.

NTUC LearningHub Survey: Adaptive Skills Most Critical to Business Viability in Covid-19 Era, According to Employers NTUC LearningHub Survey: Adaptive Skills Most Critical to Business Viability in Covid-19 Era, According to Employers

ASEAN to limit tariff barriers to restore regional economies

Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh said trade barriers, including tariff and non-tariff restrictions, should be limited to restore the economies of ASEAN members amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam has wildlife legal framework, needs better enforcement: environment official

Phạm Văn Điển, Deputy Director of the Việt Nam Administration of Forestry, talks to Việt Nam Government Portal (VGP) on the country’s efforts to consolidate legal framework on wildlife protection.

Cushman & Wakefield Research Predicts New Normal for Workplace Cushman & Wakefield Research Predicts New Normal for Workplace

Controversial mandatory daytime running lights scrapped: Transport ministry The Ministry of Transport has removed a provision which mandates motorbikes' running lights to be always on during daytime in its draft revised Law on Road Traffic.

COVID-19 pandemic delays conversion of payment cards into chip cards

Banks have embarked on the conversion of magnetic payment cards into chip cards for greater security, but the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly slowed down their efforts, making it difficult for them to meet the deadline.