Vietnam is pressing for foreign investment to defend its status as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy, just as the country becomes the first in the region to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.— Nikkei Asian Review (paywall)
Vietnam’s finance ministry has established a research group to develop and scrutinize digital-currency-related policy proposals.— Coin Telegraph
The Health Ministry confirmed no new Covid-19 case Monday morning, marking day 25 without any infection caused by community transmission.— VnExpress
Vietnam’s seafood exports will continue to drop in the next few months due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the country’s industry association, reports Viet Nan News.
— Under Current News
JobHopin, a startup that offers an Artificial Intelligence-powered online recruitment platform in Vietnam, has secured US$2.45 million in Series A round of financing, co-led by SEMA Translink (South Korea) and KK Fund.— e27
Vietnamese police traded blows with about 100 farmers from the ethnic Khmer Krom minority in the southern Mekong Delta region last week, the latest violent clash over land rights in the Southeast Asian country.— Radio Free Asia
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing to support global trade and facilitate supply chains across the world amidst the COVID-19 pandemic — The Load Star
Nathaniel Hartmann, associate professor of marketing, shares seven business tips to help companies adapt to the changing business environment due to the COVID-19 health crisis.— Viet Nam News
India and Vietnam have enjoyed exceptionally friendly and cordial relations that have been a product of historical understanding.
— The Policy Times
The COVID-19 pandemic was basically under control in Viet Nam, so it was time to restart the local economy, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuân Phúc at a meeting with businesses on Saturday.— Viet Nam News
Many wood processing firms have managed to operate despite the Covid-19 pandemic and many have even chalked out measures to take advantage of the opportunities on offer when the pandemic is over.— Viet Nam News
The Ministry of Finance has decided to set up a research group which would be in charge of studying and proposing policies to manage virtual assets and crypto currency.— Viet Nam News
Short-haul flights to lead recovery Vietnam’s reopening of its domestic travel sector is expected to be replicated by focusing on short-haul Asian markets that will enhance its international tourism profile, according to a survey conducted by the hospitality consulting group, the C9 Hotelworks, and Delivering Asia Communications.
— VietnamPlus
Medic Nguyen Vi Anh was initially recruited into the U.S.Navy after a courageous stint in boot camp.
— VnExpress
Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang has said the sector will focus on new potential markets to achieve an average growth of 6 percent each year during the 2020 – 2025 period.— VietnamPlus
A flight carrying more than 270 Vietnamese citizens home from Malaysia landed at the Da Nang International Airport on May 10.— VietnamPlus
Female patient 278 has been transferred from Bac Lieu General Hospital to Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases after her health conditions deteriorate, according to HCMC-based hospital director Nguyen Vinh Chau.— VGP Local Activities
The Ministry of Finance has decided to set up a research group which would be in charge of studying and proposing policies to manage virtual assets and crypto currency.— Viet Nam News
The 12th plenum of the Party Central Committee, 12th tenure, opened in Hanoi on May 11 under the chair of Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong.— VietnamPlus
Việt Nam may not be meeting its development potential to exploit wind power to provide energy to the country.— Viet Nam News
The owner of a Philippine cargo ship has paid $45,000 in compensation to a Vietnamese fisherman for ramming and sinking his boat on May 1.
— VnExpress
The Việt Nam-Korea Techno Park Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (VKTP) has proposed to Đang Nai Province the investment and construction of Techno Park, a Việt Nam-South Korea high tech park project.— Viet Nam News
Viet Nam has gone 25 days without new community infection of COVID-19, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said Monday morning.— VGP Ministerial Activities
Đà Nẵng Port Joint Stock Company earned revenue of VNĐ224.4 billion ($9.75 million) from sales and services, earning net profit of $2.44 million, up nearly 37 per cent year-on-year.— Viet Nam News
Honda Vietnam is considering more car imports this year since local production has been hit by the supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.— VnExpress
With social distancing measures eased, some F&B businesses have gradually restarted operations, with some even opening new branches.— Viet Nam News
Eight patients have recovered from COVID19, sending the total of such cases to 249 out of Viet Nam’s patient tally of 288..— VGP Ministerial Activities
Vietnam News Agency speaks to Đào Trọng Tứ, head co-ordinator of the Việt Nam River Network (VNR), on the role of social organisations and civic groups in improving the awareness and actions of the community regarding water security issues.
— Viet Nam News
Vietnam casino resort Corona reopens after virus alert Corona Resort and Casino (pictured in a file photo) – a gaming complex located on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island – has announced on its official website that operations at the resort and gaming facilities recommenced on Friday (May 8), after a month-long pause amid the Covid-19 pandemic.— GGR Asia
Quick action by the government has helped prevent widespread infection – and turned the tide of public distrust.
— Lowy Institute
The 19 covered warrant items were issued by SSI Securities (SSI), VPS Securities (VPS), HCM City Securities (HSC) and MB Securities (MBS).— Viet Nam News
The program on “Vietnamese people travel Viet Nam” was launched in a bid to stimulate domestic tourism as the nation has come back to “new normal” after the Government lifted social distancing rules.
— VGP Ministerial Activities
Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu steps up for development The southern coastal province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu has exploited its natural beauty and taken the advantages of the development of its oil and gas sector for economic development, turning itself into a sustainably developed region in the Southern Focal Economic of Việt Nam.— Viet Nam News
Shares may continue to enjoy growth this week on hopeful signs about the containment of the government over the coronavirus outbreak and a handful of other supportive information.— Viet Nam News
Vestas Wind Systems A.S.
has secured a new order for two wind projects totaling 64 megawatts in Vietnam, Kallanish Energy reports.
— Kallanish Energy
The central province of Quảng Nam has allocated a fund of VNĐ300 billion (US$13 million) to build an underwater dyke system protecting Cửa Đại Beach from erosion.— Viet Nam News
Vietnam News Agency speaks to Đào Trọng Tứ, head co-ordinator of the Việt Nam River Network (VNR), on the role of social organisations and civic groups in improving the awareness and actions of the community regarding water security issues — Viet Nam Net
Vietnam’s Successful Battle Against Covid-19 and How CocCoc Contributed to the Fight Vietnam has made efforts to implement measures of Covid-19 prevention and achieved extremely positive results.To contribute to this success, businesses, especially technology companies, have taken numerous practical actions.As a leading Vietnamese technology company, CocCoc has made timely contributions to the fight against Covid-19 in Vietnam.
— Branding In Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic was basically under control in Viet Nam, so it was time to restart the local economy, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuân Phúc at a meeting with businesses on Saturday.— Viet Nam News
The 19 covered warrant items were issued by SSI Securities (SSI), VPS Securities (VPS), HCM City Securities (HSC) and MB Securities (MBS).— Viet Nam News.
