Tag: COVID 19 pandemic
Vietnam likely to lower GDP growth to 3.5 - 4% this year
VOV.VN - Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung says his Ministry is considering revising Vietnam’s economic growth rate target to between 3.5% and 4%, as opposed to the 6.5% originally expected, due to the negative impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Decree for Fintech sandbox to be submitted in Q4
The Government has issued a resolution to create a sandbox for financial technology (fintech) in the country’s banking sector.
Hanoi street market left deserted as Mid-Autumn Festival draws near
VOV.VN - The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the once-bustling Hang Ma street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter into a gloomy area as the Mid-Autumn Festival is drawing near, with the busy scenes from previous years now disappearing.
Post-pandemic economic recovery plans in the pipeline
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) plans to submit its economic recovery project to competent authorities for approval in October, with the 2022 to 2023 period to be identified as the ideal time for recovery efforts.
Solutions needed to boost post-pandemic economic recovery
VOV.VN - Vietnam must devise a range of comprehensive solutions aimed at reviving its COVID ravaged economy in the post pandemic period, according to Nguyen Thi Huong, director of the Vietnam General Statistics Office (GSO).
Vietnam, Singapore share experience in COVID-19 combat
VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu and Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Singapore Chee Wee Kiong discuss experience in response to COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery during their phone talks held on September 13.
Thang Long citadel to host Mid-Autumn Festival virtually
VOV.VN - The Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi is scheduled to hold a range of activities from September 19 aimed at celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Unique tiny trays celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
VOV.VN - A number of small trays featuring mooncakes, fruit, and lanterns have drawn plenty of attention as the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near.
PM launches programme to provide computers for disadvantaged students
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 12 launched a programme to provide computers and telecommunications services for students and pupils with difficult circumstances, especially those living in areas hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State President supports stronger Vietnam-Japan defence ties
VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc voiced his strong support for strengthening defence cooperation between Vietnam and Japan during his reception for visiting Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo in Hanoi on September 12.
