In December 2020, the industrial production index grew again after the brief November slump. The index grew by 11.1%, the highest growth rate since the outbreak of the pandemic in February. The main subsectors supporting this growth were petroleum products, metal production, computers, electronic and optical products, food production and processing, electrical equipment and paper and paper products. … [Read more...] about Vietnam one of fastest growing economies amid pandemic: WB
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More people illegally enter Vietnam from Laos
The five are Vietnamese who are from Duc Thanh Commune in the central province of Nghe An’s Yen Thanh District. According to the provincial border force, they will be sent to Muong Lat District’s health centre for quarantine for Covid-19 prevention as regulated. Meanwhile, authorities of the central province of Nghe An on January 18 also caught seven men illegally entering Vietnam from Laos. The men, who are workers of a hydropower project in Laos, are all from Que Phong and Nghia Dan districts in Nghe An. Last week, a local woman was fined VND5 million (USD217.39) for her unlawful entry into Vietnam from Laos. Earlier, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long warned that the rising number of illegal entrants is posing a big threat to Vietnam’s anti-Covid-19 fight. By the end of November last year, more than 20,000 people had illegally entered the country. Vietnam closed the doors to foreign nationals on March 22 and suspended international flights on March 25, except for … [Read more...] about More people illegally enter Vietnam from Laos
Vietnam vows to control digital technology powerhouses
International experts have warned of the risk of countries being controlled by digital technology powerhouses such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple. The results of the recent US presidential election showed that digital forces can affect the election. … [Read more...] about Vietnam vows to control digital technology powerhouses
Chinese man sentenced 18 months in prison due to illegal entry into Vietnam
In September, 2019, Wang Qing Lin illegally entered Vietnam to work. One month later, Lin was fined VND4 million (USD173.91) for not completing the necessary entry procedures as required. After returning to China, Wang Qing Lin was told by a man named Xiao Hua to join the online visual stock market. Being promised to receive the monthly payment of CNY5,000, Lin agreed with the deal. On November 9, 2019, Wang Qing Lin illegally entered Vietnam again by road through an unidentified man. After re-entering Vietnam, Wang Qing Lin was taken to the central city of Danang by a Vietnamese person who has not yet been identified. In Danang City, with the support of Nguyen Thi Yen, 26 and Le Thi Toan, 38, Wang Qing Lin stayed in different areas in the city. During the stay in Danang, Wang Qing Lin used his mobile phones, iPads and laptops to operate an illegal visual stock website in China. On August 15, 2020, Wang Qing Lin and two other Chinese residents namely Li Jin Xi and Su Jin Shu were found … [Read more...] about Chinese man sentenced 18 months in prison due to illegal entry into Vietnam
Saigontourist successfully navigates bumpy road to take award at Vietnam Value Programme
After 45 years of operation, Saigontourist has built a strong brand with a large workforce and 18 branches across the country. Moreover, the company has accelerated online and offline operations with diverse products to create a solid foundation to reach out to the global market. In the long-term, the firm is also thinking about opening branches overseas. … [Read more...] about Saigontourist successfully navigates bumpy road to take award at Vietnam Value Programme