Advertisements A Chinese man and two Vietnamese women were sentenced to 5-8 years in prison on August 29 for organising illegal entry into Vietnam. Chinese national Chen Xian Fa, 27, was sentenced to eight years in jail, while Ho Thi Thu Trinh, 24, from the central province of Quang Nam, got a six-year term andContinue reading “Three people sentenced to 5-8 years in prison for smuggling Chinese into Vietnam”
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How did Vietnam become a bright star in Asia: Jerusalem Post
Advertisements The Vietnamese observe the 2nd of September every year as the National Day that Great President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, in a ceremony that formally gave the birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and now is the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Continue reading “How did Vietnam become a bright star in Asia: Jerusalem Post”
Opportunities for internationalisation at home in the time of COVID-19 pandemic
Advertisements The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit education very hard. As a new semester approaches, in many places the threat of the virus still looms large; classes have been switched to online or hybrid modes and travel restrictions or even bans have been imposed. Traditional destinations for international education, particularly Western countries, are losing theirContinue reading “Opportunities for internationalisation at home in the time of COVID-19 pandemic”
Irish haulier pleads guilty over 39 Vietnamese truck deaths in Essex, Britain
Advertisements A 40-year-old Irish haulier pleaded guilty on Friday to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese men, women and boys found dead in the back of a refrigerated truck near London last year. Reuters reported. Ronan Hughes became the second man to plead guilty over a case that shocked Britain and Vietnam and shone a lightContinue reading “Irish haulier pleads guilty over 39 Vietnamese truck deaths in Essex, Britain”
Million Vietnamese workers laid off due to Covid-19
Advertisements The new virus outbreak has affected 70% of local firms with 3.5-5 million people laid off or set to have their work hours reduced according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. Before the Covid-19 outbreak, 80,000-90,000 joined the job market and about 11,000 became guest workers in other countries every month.Continue reading “Million Vietnamese workers laid off due to Covid-19”
Vietnam sees more Covid-19 patients fully fully recovered
Advertisements Two new COVID-19 cases and five recoveries, including an eight-year-old patient, the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control reported on Thursday evening. The latest patients brought the country’s total to 1,036, according to the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control. Patient 1,035 is a 34-year-old woman residing in Nam SáchContinue reading “Vietnam sees more Covid-19 patients fully fully recovered”
How will the pandemic impact Vietnam economy?
Advertisements Pandemic exposes Vietnam to globalization risks for first time Consumer confidence hits decades low on export, tourism slide For the past three decades, Vietnam has known only good — or great — economic news. The nation’s consistent growth as an exporter, propelled by Communist leaders who began embracing market-oriented policies in the late 1980s,Continue reading “How will the pandemic impact Vietnam economy?”
Why Vietnam listed among the most successful emerging economies in the world?
Advertisements A new study shows that Vietnam is in the top 16 most successful emerging economies in the world, with many prospects to narrow the gap with developed countries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Economist. This awful year could, paradoxically, be a good one for what economists call convergence. This normally takes placeContinue reading “Why Vietnam listed among the most successful emerging economies in the world?”
Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens return home from over 30 countries
Advertisements Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens from over 30 countries in Europe, South America and Africa were brought home on a repatriation flight which landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the flight was arranged by the Vietnamese government, local authoritiesContinue reading “Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens return home from over 30 countries”
Hanoi walking streets temporarily closed over coronavirus concerns
Advertisements The People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district in Hanoi has announced the capital city’s popular ‘walking streets’ will be temporarily closed from August 21. The move is made in line with Hanoi authorities’ regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control, said Vice Chairman of the district People’s Committee Dinh Hong Phong. The pedestrian streets includeContinue reading “Hanoi walking streets temporarily closed over coronavirus concerns”
Foreign firms remain optimistic about Vietnam’s economic recovery
Advertisements Foreign corporate executives remain optimistic about Vietnam’s economic prospects despite the new COVID-19 outbreak that prompted the imposition of social distancing in some localities, especially in the central city of Da Nang. Kenneth Atkinson, founder of international audit agency Grant Thornton and Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board, said economists are warningContinue reading “Foreign firms remain optimistic about Vietnam’s economic recovery”
Vietnam tops 1,000 coronavirus cases
Advertisements Vietnam recorded 14 new Covid-19 cases and removed one from its count Thursday evening, putting the total number of patients at 1,007 and active cases at 439. Eleven of the new cases are from the central city of Da Nang, one from neighbor Quang Nam Province and two imported cases, the Health Ministry said.Continue reading “Vietnam tops 1,000 coronavirus cases”
Vietnam brings home 340 Vietnamese citizens from US
Advertisements A total of 340 Vietnamese citizens left stranded in the US due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been safely repatriated on a Vietnam Airline flight that touched down at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on August 19. The passengers onboard were children under 18 years old, workers with expired visas or labour contracts, theContinue reading “Vietnam brings home 340 Vietnamese citizens from US”
Coronavirus case count in Vietnam almost reaches 1,000
Advertisements Vietnam recorded four new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with its total nearing 1,000, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control. The four patients include two in Da Nang, one in neighboring Quang Nam Province, and one in northern Hai Duong Province, the Tuoi Tre News, a local media reported. PatientContinue reading “Coronavirus case count in Vietnam almost reaches 1,000”
7,000 Americans defrauded to buy sanitizers, four Vietnamese citizens arrested
Advertisements Vietnam has arrested four citizens over a wire fraud which saw 7,000 Americans pay nearly $1 million for their sanitizers. The arrests were made following cooperation between the U.S. Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City stated Tuesday, according toContinue reading “7,000 Americans defrauded to buy sanitizers, four Vietnamese citizens arrested”