In case the pandemic is contained in September in some key source markets, the VNAT would propose relaxing restrictions and re-launching promotion activities to attract international visitors. For that, a mechanism for mutual validation of medical control standards with other countries which has controlled Covid-19 is needed. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to study health standard validation before reopening to foreign tourists
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Vietnam needs more efforts to lure new FDI wave
Nikkei reported that Apple is planning to produce 30% of total classic AirPods, equivalent to three to four million units, in Vietnam after having started the process since March. The US-based tech giant has also been recruiting a series of senior positions in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in production, quality control, sales or supply chain. … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs more efforts to lure new FDI wave
WB report provides policy advice for Vietnam to maintain quality growth
Hanoi (VNA) – The World Bank (WB) released a report on May 27, offering policy recommendations to help Vietnam maintain quality growth through more dynamic firms, more efficient infrastructure, skills, and a move toward a greener economy. The report, entitled “Vibrant Vietnam: Forging the Foundation of a High-Income Economy”, comes as the country’s Government is preparing its socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 and a socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025. It suggested that a productivity-driven development model – combining innovation with balanced development and allocation of private, public, human and natural capital – will be key for Vietnam to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy by 2045. Some of the forces that have propelled Vietnam’s growth are now slowing. The country’s demographic dividend is fading, and global trade is declining, while other challenges – such as pollution and the … [Read more...] about WB report provides policy advice for Vietnam to maintain quality growth
Vietnam destroys 4,000 pigs as African swine fever makes comeback
Besides, some farmers did not inform veterinary officials when their pigs showed signs of infection, instead selling them for consumption. A shortage of veterinary staff has also been blamed for the failure to surveil and detect in time, the ministry said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam destroys 4,000 pigs as African swine fever makes comeback
Japanese lawmaker values Vietnam’s achievements in fighting COVID-19
Tokyo (VNA) - Member of Japan’s House of Representatives Takagi Tsuyoshi spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements in battling the COVID-19 pandemic when hosting a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam on May 26. The meeting was held a day after national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines delivered a batch of face masks from the Vietnamese Government to its Japanese counterpart. As Chairman of the House’s Committee on Rules and Administration, Takagi conveyed an invitation from Speaker of the House of Representatives Oshima Tadamori to Chairwoman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan to visit Japan, as well as his gratitude for relief aid of 20,000 face masks from the Vietnamese legislature. Discussing the positive results in the fight against COVID-19, especially the Japanese Government's May 25 lifting of state of emergency, he expressed his hope that the two countries will further exchange experience to repel the dangerous disease … [Read more...] about Japanese lawmaker values Vietnam’s achievements in fighting COVID-19
