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Hanoi envisages to become international trade hub

Hanoi will carry out an array of industry and trade development measures with a view to building the capital city into an international trade hub in the region and the country, as well as concretising the resolution adopted at the municipal Party Organisation's 17th congress.

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:58:00

Vietnam asks ASEAN to purchase COVID-19 vaccines

A Vietnamese diplomat proposed that ASEAN use its fund for COVID-19 response to buy vaccines, with priority given to medical staff who are on the front line to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:56:00

Vietnam becomes 6th largest trading partner for China

Vietnam's trade with China rose by 14 percent last year to $133.09 billion, making it the latter's sixth largest trading partner.

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:54:00

SCIC pours up to US$345.6 million in Vietnam Airlines

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) plans to invest VND8 trillion (approximately US$345.6 million) in Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN), the amount is equal to 25% of HVN’s charter capital.

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:51:00

Health insurance expected to cover 91.58% of population

Up to 91.58% of the national population are expected to join health insurance in 2021, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:48:00

HCMC to change water source for piped supply to residents

HCMC will draw water from further up the Saigon River to supply its residents since the current spots are affected by pollution and saltwater ingress.

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:44:00

WB highlights Vietnam among fastest growing economies globally

The country's economic growth was recorded at 4.5% during the last quarter of 2020, representing an annual growth rate of 2.9%, thereby making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world, according to the World Bank (WB).

Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 10:41:00