PM receives diplomats attending East Asia Summit
NDO/VNA – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 27 for ambassadors and charges d'affaires attending the 16th East Asia Summit (EAS).
Czech Republic's Independence Day marked in Hanoi
NDO/VNA – A ceremony was held by the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association on October 26 evening to mark the 103rd founding anniversary of Czechoslovakia, or the Czech Republic today (October 28, 1918 – 2021).
Israeli painter's exhibition spotlights beauty of Vietnamese culture, people
NDO/VNA – Paintings by French-Israeli artist Jennifer Amouyal are being showcased at the “Wanderlust” exhibition that opened on October 26 in Hanoi Cafe in Tel Aviv downtown.
First overall report on gender equality situation in Vietnam released
NDO/VNA – Country Gender Equality Profile Vietnam 2021 (CGEP), the first comprehensive report on the gender equality situation in Vietnam, was released at a conference on October 26 by the UN Women, the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Labour
President hopes for stronger trade ties with New Zealand
NDO/VNA – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that trade between Vietnam and New Zealand will reach US$2 billion in 2024 while receiving New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson in Hanoi on October 26.
Vaccination priority given to children not attending school due to lockdown: Health Minister
NDO/VNA – Vaccination for children against COVID-19 is scheduled to begin in early November, with priority given to those who have had to stay away from school due to prolonged lockdown, Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said on October 26.
Phu Quoc airport secures Airport Health Accreditation
NDO/VNA – Phu Quoc International Airport in the southern province of Kien Giang was granted the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) by the Airports Council International (ACI) for maintaining safety and prevention measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ho Chi Minh City outlines scenarios for coping with COVID-19
NDO - The Ho Chi Minh City government has determined various scenarios for dealing with COVID-19 corresponding to each risk level as Vietnam’s southern economic hub is looking to return to the new normal.
Fitch Assigns Phat Dat Real Estate Development First-Time 'B' IDR; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned Vietnam-based Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corp (PDR) a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B'. The Outlook is Stable.
Lawmakers agree on amendments and supplements of many draft laws
NDO/VNA – Lawmakers discussed the draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Criminal Procedure Code via videoconference during the second session of the 15th National Assembly on October 25 morning.
ICI Vietnam Festival introduces films by young OVs in France
NDO/VNA – The annual ICI Vietnam Festival, the fourth of its kind, took place in Paris from October 22-24, introducing films by young overseas Vietnamese directors to the public.
Vietnam spends nearly US$2 billion on COVID-19 fight
NDO/VNA - Vietnam spent VND45.6 trillion (nearly US$2 billion) from its budget on pandemic prevention and control and supporting people who face difficulties due to COVID-19, as of October 15, according to the Ministry of Finance.
