Foreign investment into Vietnamese start-ups expected to rise despite COVID-19

Foreign investment into Vietnamese startups is predicted to increase although the COVID-19 pandemic has left negative impacts on the economy, according to experts.

Efforts made to bring a special Mid-Autumn Festival for kids amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many children in HCM City, the country’s coronavirus epicentre, have enjoyed a special Mid-Autumn Festival this year despite social distancing regulations thanks to joint efforts of authorities, organisations and volunteers.

Enterprises take flexible scenarios to recover after social distancing

The capital city’s businesses and production facilities have developed plans to reopen as Hà Nội reports fewer positive cases of COVID-19.

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Foreign investors affirm confidence in Việt Nam's economic recovery in post-COVID-19

The fourth outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic starting from late April has had more negative impacts on daily life as well as socio-economic development than the previous waves in the country. However, Viet Nam attracted US$14 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of this year, only 2 per cent lower than the same period last year, showing foreign investors’ confidence in the country’s economic scenario in the mid-and long terms.

VAMA sets plans to develop local electric vechicles

Electric cars are an irreversible trend in the auto industry and are expected to grow strongly. To take advantage of this, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturing Association (VAMA) has outlined plans to develop the local electric car industry.

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UNFPA associated with Việt Nam’s achievements in reproductive health

On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of Việt Nam joining the United Nations (September 20), Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA Representative in Việt Nam, granted an exclusive interviewed to the Vietnam News Agency about cooperation between the UN organisation and Vietnamese partners over the past four decades as well as future development prospect, especially in sexual and reproductive health.

Pop singer K-ICM to compete at MTV Europe Music Awards

Young singer and composer K-ICM from HCM City will represent Việt Nam at the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2021. 

Ministry of Health gives conditional approval for Cuba's COVID-19 vaccine Abdala

The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Friday gave initial approval for Cuba's Abdala COVID19 vaccine to be used in Việt Nam.