Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 6.42 percent in the first half of 2024, a significant increase from the 3.72-percent growth observed in the same period of 2023, as announced by the General Statistics Office on Saturday. The country’s GDP grew by 6.93 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, second only to the 7.99-percent growth recorded in 2022 over the past decade. The 6.42-percent GDP growth in the first half of 2024 is slightly below the 6.58 percent rise observed in the same period in 2022. The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.39 percent in the second quarter of 2024 and increased by 4.08 percent for the first half compared to the same period in 2023. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!
Source:Tuoitre News
June 29, 2024 13:31 UTC
Transport authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are verifying the authenticity of a video showing a bus driver watching his phone while driving in District 5. The video, recorded and uploaded to social media by a passenger on the bus, started circulating on Thursday. In particular, the driver repeatedly watched a video on his phone on his left side while driving the bus on Phu Huu Street in District 5. A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport said the center had received a resident’s report of the case and would coordinate with relevant agencies to verify and handle it. Transport authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are verifying the authenticity of a video showing a bus driver watching his phone while driving in District 5.
Source:Tuoitre News
June 29, 2024 01:39 UTC
Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) on Thursday approved the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, imposing an absolute ban on drivers with any level of blood or breath alcohol content. Up to 388 out of 450 NA deputies voted in favor of the law, which will take effect from January 1, 2025. The law stipulates that drivers must be completely sober, without consuming any amount of alcoholic drinks, while operating vehicles on the road. Photo: SuppliedBefore the legislature gave its final approval to the law, NA deputies engaged in an extensive debate and a separate vote on the zero blood and breath alcohol provision. More than 73 percent of the lawmakers, or 357 out of 448, supported the total ban on driving under the influence of alcohol.
Source:Tuoitre News
June 28, 2024 21:31 UTC
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM CDT Sunday. ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 28, 2024 18:09 UTC
HÀ NỘI — The total value of exports and imports through the border gates in the northern province of Lào Cai is estimated to reach US$1.57 billion in the first six months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 164.2 per cent, achieving 35 per cent of this year’s plan. Of which, the export value is estimated to reach $866.6 million in the first six months of this year, equal to 186.24 per cent compared to the same period last year, fulfilling 45.61 per cent of the year's plan. The import value is estimated at $313 million in the period, equal to 134.5 per cent over the same period last year, fulfilling 26.08 per cent of the year plan. The Office of the provincial People's Committee said that after implementing many solutions to restore and stabilise import-export activities and custom clearances at the border, the operations at the gates are ensured.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 28, 2024 18:06 UTC
HÀ NỘI — The Government has directed the Ministry of Finance to lead and coordinate with relevant agencies and local authorities in order to review and propose amendments to the Law on Practicing Thrift and Combating Waste before 2025. It aims to mobilise resources for socio-economic development, granting local governments autonomy and responsibility in budget decisions and usage. 27-CT/TW, issued on December 25, 2023 by the Politburo, which aims to enhance the Party's leadership in practising thrift and combating waste. It is intended to foster a strong and positive shift in awareness about practising thrift and combating waste at all levels, contributing to the effective mobilisation, allocation and use of socio-economic resources for national development and improving people's lives. The ministry was asked to research the allocation of medium-term investment plans for State budget capital on a rolling basis following international practices when amending the Public Investment Law.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 28, 2024 08:25 UTC
Deposits made by individual customers at banks in Vietnam reached an all-time high of nearly VND6,700 trillion (US$262.9 billion) as of March this year, according to data released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). According to the SBV, deposits at banks have steadily increased since September 2022, except for a slight decline in January this year. At state-run Vietcombank, the highest deposit rate is 4.7 percent for 24- and 36-month tenors. Meanwhile, privately-owned VPBank offers a maximum deposit interest rate of 5.6 percent annually for 24- and 36-month terms. Deposits of 60 months are entitled to the bank’s highest rate of 5.2 percent.
Source:Tuoitre News
June 28, 2024 07:07 UTC
Indonesia’s crackdown on IUU fishing is paying off for the domestic fishery sector and fish recovery, according to a 2018 study. Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs showed that Vietnam shipped nearly 1.56 billion USD worth of shrimp overseas, up 7% year-on-year. He affirmed that he would coordinate closely with relevant ministries, agencies and localities of Vietnam to realize the Vietnam - Australia comprehensive strategic partnership. Vietnamese tourism potential introduced in EuropeThe Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) is running a special programme from June 24 to July 2 to introduce Vietnamese tourism in Paris of France, Milan of Italy, and Frankfurt of Germany. “The Vietnamese tourism industry targets high spending international visitors who stay longer, and aims to preserve natural resources,” he said.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 28, 2024 04:59 UTC
HÀ NỘI — The role of pre-school education in the national education system is affirmed in the Education Law. In densely populated areas, due to the lack of schools and classes, children under five have to give up their places to children in the universal education programme. The shortage of pre-school teachers has been a problem for the education sector in many provinces and cities for many years. Although Tiền Giang Province organises many recruitment pushes every year, pre-school teachers are still lacking. The universalisation of preschool education for three- to four-year-olds faces many challenges due to the difficult living conditions of the people, whose economy depends on fishing and salt production.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 28, 2024 04:15 UTC
While the researchers cannot be certain of whether this was a girl or boy, they nicknamed the Neanderthal child "Tina." The fossil, preserving the complete inner ear anatomy, was excavated in 1989 but its significance was not recognized until recently. Tina's combination of inner ear abnormalities is known only in people with Down syndrome. "For decades, it has been known that Neanderthals cared for and looked after their vulnerable companions. The discovery of the Cova Negra fossil supports the existence of true altruism among Neanderthals," Conde-Valverde added.
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June 27, 2024 16:24 UTC
Vietnamese tourism potential promoted in FranceA tourism promotion programme was held by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnamese Embassy in France on June 25 as part of the activities to promote Vietnamese tourism in Europe. The Vietnam Tourism Roadshow attracted a large number of representatives from travel agencies, tourism associations, hotels, airlines, and the media from both France and Vietnam. Nearly 216,000 French tourists visited Vietnam last year, 75% of the pre-COVID-19 period, making it the second-largest market of Vietnam in the European Union (EU). The Vietnamese tourism sector has actively conducted tourism promotion activities in France to further boost tourism exchange. Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang said the event helps promote the image of Vietnamese tourism, thus strengthening the France – Vietnam relations.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 27, 2024 15:37 UTC
PARIS — A tourism promotion programme was held by the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnamese Embassy in France on June 25 as part of the activities to promote Vietnamese tourism in Europe. The Việt Nam Tourism Roadshow attracted a large number of representatives from travel agencies, tourism associations, hotels, airlines, and the media from both France and Việt Nam. Over the recent years, the two countries’ tourism sectors have engaged in many cooperative activities to facilitate tourism exchange. The Vietnamese tourism sector has actively conducted tourism promotion activities in France to further boost tourism exchange. Ambassador Đinh Toàn Thắng said the event helps promote the image of Vietnamese tourism, thus strengthening the France – Việt Nam relations.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 27, 2024 15:02 UTC
HÀ NỘI – There are an increasing number of entertainment events, fashion shows, and international beauty pageants organised in Việt Nam and broadcasted on global social media platforms, attracting attention from both domestic and international audiences. Over the past weekend, representatives of the Miss World Organisation arrived in HM CITY to participate in various entertainment activities. The 28-year-old Miss World from Jamaica expressed her deep emotion and pride in performing a song about Việt Nam, as she has long held affection for the country and its people. This trend underscores Việt Nam's growing appeal as a favoured destination for international celebrities. The cultural events currently taking place in Việt Nam and those scheduled ahead have helped effectively promote Việt Nam's images, contributing to not only the economy and tourism but also improving the position of Việt Nam's showbiz industry.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 27, 2024 14:52 UTC
HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly (NA) has agreed to a ban on driving with any level of blood alcohol, on the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, in its working session on Thursday morning. The law in its entirety was passed with 388 out of 450 votes in favour, or 79.84 per cent of the total number of NA deputies. A total of 293 NA deputies, or 75.52 per cent of the total voting participants, agreed to the zero-tolerance policy. The remaining 24.48 per cent of voting deputies proposed imposing the ban, while specifying the lowest limit of blood alcohol concentration allowed for drivers. The NA Standing Committee has also ordered the inclusion of the MOH’s responsibilities on this matter in Clause 5, Article 87 of the law.
Source:Viet Nam News
June 27, 2024 13:48 UTC
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June 27, 2024 09:53 UTC