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32.1 million Vietnamese workers hurt by Covid-19 in 2020
The unprecedented impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have forced 32.1 million Vietnamese workers aged 15 or above to either lose their jobs or have their working hours reduced in 2020.
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Ho Chi Minh City struggles to attract foreign investors for key projects
Ho Chi Minh City says it has been struggling for years to attract foreign investment for key infrastructure projects, with legal challenges and risks discouraging investors.
Vietnam shrimp exporters eye over $4 billion in export in 2021
Following the implementation of several free trade agreements, shrimp exports in 2021 are anticipated to increase by 15% compared to last year, to reach over $4 billion in revenue, according to insiders.
US not considering tariffs on Vietnamese good, Vietnam says
The U.S. has made no decision on imposing tariffs on Vietnamese goods regarding the recent allegation of currency manipulation, a Vietnamese minister says.
- AEON set to open seventh shopping mall in Vietnam 1
- Mitsubishi pulls out of Vietnam coal plant amid climate concerns 2
- Vietnam prepares for largest-ever coronavirus vaccination campaign 3
- Vietnam receives the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine 4
- Foxconn hiring 1,000 workers in Vietnam 5
- Vietnam’s logistics services expected to contribute 5-6% of GDP by 2025 6
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Vietnam and Thailand attract German solar energy funds
A German crowdfunding platform for green energy is looking to further expand in Southeast Asia after most recently acquiring a Thai solar project.
Private sector contributes almost 43% of Vietnam’s 2020 GDP
The private sector which has soared to become the main driver of Vietnam’s economic growth contributed 42.68 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product in 2020.
Mekong water levels to drop since China announces to hold back waters
China has notified Mekong River downstream neighbours it is holding back water for 20 days for a power grid maintenance, the Mekong River Commission cited information from its Ministry of Water Resources.
AES agrees to sell Mong Duong 2 Coal-Fired Plant in Vietnam
The AES Corporation signed an agreement to sell its entire equity interest in the 1,242 MW Mong Duong 2 coal-fired power plant in Vietnam to a consortium led by a US-based investor.
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Long Thanh Int’l Airport expected to contribute 3-5% of Vietnam’s GDP
Once completed, the Dong Nai province-based airport project could contribute 3-5% of Vietnam’s GDP, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told a ceremony to start work on the the $16-billion project on Tuesday.
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Vietnam buys Indian rice for first time in decades
Vietnam has started buying the grain from India for the first time in decades after local prices jumped to nine-year high amid limited domestic supplies, four industry officials told Reuters.
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Vietnam to buy 30 million doses of UK’s Covid-19 vaccine
Vietnam is in talks with four countries, namely the UK, the U.S., Russia and China to buy Covid-19 vaccines, said Deputy Minister of Health Truong Quoc Cuong.
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Human trials of SECOND Covid-19 vaccine may begin in January
Human trials of second homegrown Covid-19 vaccine may begin in late January this year.
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Vietnam imports first case of UK Covid-19 variant
A Vietnamese woman returning home from Britain has been found to be infected with the new, more contagious coronavirus strain.
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Coffee exports bring Vietnam $2.7 bln in 2020
Vietnam earned $2.7 billion from shipping 1.7 million tons of coffee in 2020, accounting for 18% of the market share, accoridng to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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UK and Vietnam officially ink free trade pact
The United Kingdom-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement was officially inked in London on December 29, Ministry of Industry and Trade said in a statement.
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Japanese-led group to lend Vietnam $1.8 bln for coal-fired power ...
A group led by Japan Bank for International Cooperation will provide nearly $1.8 billion loans to build a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam’s central region, lender said in a statement.
