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Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Thái Xuân Dũng speaks at the event. — VNA/VNS Photo PRAGUE — The Vietnamese Embassy together with the association of Vietnamese enterprises in the Czech Republic earlier this week held a forum on promoting trade and investment between the nations. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Thái Xuân Dũng highlighted the importance of trade and investment promotion, particularly when both countries and others are seeking solutions for post-pandemic recovery. He said the forum aimed to help participating firms discuss issues related to the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) so that they could come up with more suitable business plans and strategies. Trade between the nations hit US$936 million in the first half of 2021, up 28 per cent on-year, thanks to both sides’ efforts and the EVFTA’s impact. Participants focused their discussion on opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises with the coming-into-force … [Read more...] about Forum promotes Việt Nam-Czech Republic trade, investment

Post-pandemic cooperation prospect of Vietnam, Hong Kong The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (China) jointly held a teleconference on post-pandemic economic recovery – Vietnam-Hong Kong partnership on September 20. Speaking to Vietnam News Agency's correspondents, Anthony Lam, Executive Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and CEO and Vice Chairman of the Golden Resources Development International Ltd., said a number of Hong Kong manufacturers have recently expanded production out of Hong Kong and to ASEAN, including Vietnam, for different reasons. About the potential of cooperation between Vietnamese and Hong Kong firms, Lam said Hong Kong is focusing resources on health care and pharmaceuticals so its businesses could consider investment in those fields in Vietnam. He stressed that Vietnam boasts a young, hardworking, … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 20

Vietnam is racing against time to vaccinate people in order to soon reopen the economy in affected areas. Vietnam’s Covid-19 cases have reached 707,436 as of Sept. 21, including 67% have recovered, statistics by the Ministry of Health showed. Military medics are important in the pandemic fight in Vietnam. Photo: VNA The total infections were mostly detected in Ho Chi Minh City (49%), Binh Duong (26%), Dong Nai (5%), and Long An (4%). The death toll hit more than 17,000, including 76% in Ho Chi Minh City. The number of average daily infections in Vietnam was 10,330/day over the past week while the number of deaths was 229/day during the week. As the transmission is widespread, Vietnam is racing against time to vaccinate people in order to soon reopen the economy in affected areas. So far, more than 35 million vaccine doses have been administered, including nearly seven million people are fully vaccinated. To get as much vaccine as possible, the country … [Read more...] about Today’s Covid News: Vietnam’s coronavirus infections surpass 700,000

Việt Nam celebrate winning the AFF Cup 2018. Việt Nam have been drawn in Group B for the rescheduled AFF Cup 2020. Photo baochinhphu.vn Football HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam have discovered who they will face as they begin their defence of the AFF Cup. They have been drawn in Group B and will play Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos after the draw was made by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) in Singapore yesterday. Group A consists of Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Brunei or Timor Leste. The play-off match for the final place between Timor Leste and Brunei will take place on December 1. The draw saw Timor Leste confirmed as the away team in the one-off game. Last year, the AFF decided to postpone the AFF Cup 2020 due to the spread of COVID-19 but now it is rescheduled to be held from December 5, 2021 to January 1, 2022. Currently, the AFF is still actively working with member federations and co-operative units to decide on a neutral venue for … [Read more...] about Việt Nam in Group B of AFF Cup 2020

A resident in HCM City receives a second COVID-19 vaccine shot in July. HCM City has set up a telephone number for people aged 18 and above who have yet to receive their first shot. They can register by sending an SMS message. – VNA Photo Hồng Giang HCM CITY – HCM City’s Department of Information and Communication has set up a telephone exchange number for residents who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine shot. Adults aged 18 and above in HCM City who have not received their first shot can send an SMS message to 8066 with the description “MUI1 FullName BirthYear District”. For instance, a message can be sent as “MUI1 NguyenVanA 1960 BinhChanh” to 8066. Lists of registered residents will be sent to People’s Committees in districts and Thủ Đức City. HCM City is focusing on vaccinating all adults, with or without permanent residency. The city originally aimed to have all people aged 18 and above to have their first shot by September 15 and second shots by the end … [Read more...] about HCM city sets up telephone exchange number for people who need first vaccine shot

Samples are collected from traders in Quảng Trị Province’s Đông Hà City for COVID-19 test yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A further 11,692 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Việt Nam on Tuesday, bringing the national tally to 707,436. The number of new infections increased by 3,019 compared to Monday's figures. Five new cases were imported and quarantined upon arrival. There were 240 more virus-related fatalities throughout the country on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to a total of 17,545. Among today's new infections, HCM City recorded the highest with 6,521, followed by the southern provinces of Bình Dương (3,609) and Đồng Nai (590). The capital city of Hà Nội reported 12 new infections. Other cases were found in 30 localities, including; Long An, Kiên Giang, An Giang, Tiền Giang, Tây Ninh, Cần Thơ, Đồng Tháp, Bình Định, Khánh Hòa, Đà Nẵng, Bình Thuận, Cà Mau, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Hà Nam, Quảng Bình, Ninh Thuận, Bình Phước, Đắk Nông, Đắk … [Read more...] about Việt Nam reports 11,692 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday