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HCM City to open five electric-bus routes for 2-year trial run
The HCM City Department of Transport has asked the municipal People's Committee to approve five new subsidized electric-bus routes that will be operated by Vingroup and run on a pilot basis for 24 months.
Credit registry coverage higher than world’s average
Vietnam’s credit registry coverage increased to 59.6% in 2020 from 41.8% in 2015, said Do Hoang Phong, director of the Vietnam Credit Information Centre (CIC).
Fertiliser companies smell success ahead in 2021
Fertiliser businesses have been predicted to flourish this year thanks to many positive supporting factors.
Brewery merger to go ahead
Anheuser-Busch InBev and SAB Beer announced their merger in Vietnam on January 12 following the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Building materials market forecast to be robust in 2021
The building materials market is forecast to be robust this year, with the demand fuelled by the increase in infrastructure development investment and the recovery of the property market, according to the Ministry of Construction.
Virtual waiting room for patients amid COVID-19 invented by university students
A group of university students recently invented QQueue - an app that allows patients to virtually wait in line, reducing waiting time and the chance of groups gathering in public spaces.
Provinces rushing to deploy 5G
After telecoms carriers conducted commercial 5G trials in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, many provinces have sent recommendations to the Ministry of Information and Communications to allow the carriers to deploy 5G in their urban areas, industrial zones and key areas.
Insurance firms struggle to attract investors despite good performance
Insurance companies performed well in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their shares have not attracted much attention from investors.
Disbursement of public investment at record since 2016
The disbursement of public investment was estimated at VND398 trillion (US$17.24 billion) as of the end of December, meeting 82.8% of the Government’s plan – the highest rate in the 2016-20 period, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Gymnasts target Olympic slots, SEA Games titles
Vietnamese athletes are working hard to secure a second slot in gymnastics at the coming Olympics in Tokyo this year.