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Deposit interest rate proposed to gradually lower to 0%
The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) has proposed gradually lowering the VND deposit interest rate to zero percent.
PM requests tighter information coordination to fight IUU fishing
The Prime Minister on June 24 issued a directive on inter-sectoral coordination between ministries, sectors and the People’s Committees of 28 coastal localities in exchanging and handling information so as to prevent and put an end to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in foreign waters.
Vietnam works closely with US, COVAX for early access to COVID-19 vaccines
VOV.VN - Vietnamese competent agencies are in the process of negotiating with their US counterparts as well as the COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access) Facility in order to receive COVID-19 vaccines as swiftly as possible.
Singapore tops foreign investors in Vietnam over six-month period
VOV.VN - Singapore tops the list of a total of 80 countries and territories investing in the nation this year with investment reaching US$5.64 billion, trailed by Japan at US$2.44 billion, and the Republic of Korea at US$2.05 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnamese football has new fitness coach
French fitness instructor Cedric Roger has become the newest foreign coach working with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) after inking a two-year contract with the body on June 22, according to a representative of the VFF.
Incentives to be made more specific
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has announced plans to issue more specific criteria for special investment incentives to better attract foreign direct investment (FDI).
Vietnam underlines cooperation to fight COVID-19, promote recovery as top priority
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung affirmed that enhancing cooperation to push back COVID-19 and promote comprehensive recovery remains the top priority, while addressing the ASEAN Plus Three Senior Officials’ Meeting held in the form of video conference on June 22.
Documents required for foreigners when traveling on domestic flights
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced new requirements for documents when foreigners are travelling on domestic flights.
UK Foreign Secretary Raab arrives in Vietnam for ASEM policy dialogue
VOV.VN - Dominic Raab, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, arrived in Hanoi on June 21 evening as part of his Southeast Asia tour.
Singapore affirms COVID-19 vaccine co-operation with Vietnam
VOV.VN - Singapore is willing to strengthen co-operation with Vietnam in a wide range of areas, including accessing COVID-19 vaccines and mutual recognition of vaccine certification.
