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Hanoi (VNA) – The 8th patriotic emulation congress of the banking sector, for 2020-2025, took place in Hanoi on November 28 with the participation of National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. Opening the event, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong said between 2015 and 2020, the entire staff of the banking sector have brought into play the traditional solidarity and made efforts to fulfill tasks assigned by the Party and State. The sector has actively engaged in emulation movements launched by the Prime Minister, especially the one on building new-style rural areas, she noted, elaborating that since 2011, 51 of its units have registered to support new-style countryside building in 152 communes of 34 districts in 45 provinces. Outstanding loans for communes nationwide had reached 1.2 quadrillion VND (52 billion USD) as of March 31 this year. Besides, banking institutions have also been supporting the growth of Vietnamese enterprises by … [Read more...] about Banking sector holds 8th patriotic emulation congress

60-year-old Nguyen Thi Tao and her 4-year-old grandson live in a dilapidated house in Hung Thanh Commune, Vinh Loi District. Tao doesn't have any farmland or any stable income. Tao's husband died long ago and her daughter left home and never returned, leaving behind a small grandchild. Their daily meals mostly consist of rice with some fish. "We are able to have food thanks to kind neighbours," she said. "Some people were sympathetic and gave us some money. I fear this house may collapse at any time." … [Read more...] about Grandmother and grandson welcome new house

HCM City (VNA) - The Top Thai Brands 2020 expo opened at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17. The four-day expo is displaying and selling a range of quality products from Thailand, including food and beverages, household products, textiles and garments, and health and beauty products, among others. Exhibitors are also seeking partners for trade and network expansion. Addressing the opening ceremony, Nguyen Quang Huy, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency for Southern Affairs, said Vietnam and Thailand have long established a traditional friendship, particularly in investment and trade. Their bilateral cooperation has grown fruitfully in almost all fields over recent years, he noted, adding that Vietnam considers Thailand a strategic partner in realising its sustainable development goals. The two countries’ investment and trade promotion agencies will continue to bolster programmes facilitating … [Read more...] about Top Thai Brands 2020 underway in HCM City

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visits Vietnam National University HCM City. (Photo: Vietnamnet) The NA leader asked the Vietnam National University HCM City to focus on improving its training quality and teacher’s creativity to educate young students as well as promote scientific research activities to develop the university into a high-quality scientific research and technology transfer center. … [Read more...] about Top legislator stresses greater autonomy for universities

The Lunar New Year, or Tet, is the biggest festival in a year for Vietnamese as it is an occasion for family reunion, with the upcoming holiday falling on February 12, 2021. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese gov’t approves seven days off for 2021 Lunar New Year holiday