2022

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has just signed Decision No. 582/QD-TTg assigning cost estimates for medical examination and treatment covered by health insurance in 2022 for social insurance agencies in cities and provinces, the Ministry of Social Insurance National Defense, and the Social Insurance People's Public Security. Accordingly, the total cost of medical examination and treatment covered by health insurance in 2022 for the Social Insurance in cities and provinces, the Social Insurance of the Ministry of National Defense, and the Social Insurance of the People's Public Security is more than VND109.601 billion. The capital city of Hanoi was given more than VND18,900 billion and Ho Chi Minh City more than VND20,125 billion. Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai also just signed Decision No. 583/QD-TTg assigning estimates of revenues and expenditures of social insurance, unemployment insurance, health insurance, and management costs of social insurance, unemployment … [Read more...] about HCMC approved to spend VND 20,125 billion on medical examination in 2022

Visitors learn about promotional tours at  HCMC Tourism Festival 2022. Currently, Saigontourist Group is offering a promotional package of up to VND20 million (US$867) for visitors traveling to the United States, and up to VND15 million (US$650) for visitors departing to Europe. Besides, Fiditour – Vietluxtour travel agency is also offering hundreds of diversified domestic and oversea tours from full service, free and easy, on-demand, MICE tours, airline tickets, hotels, automobiles, tour guides, events, and so on, especially the sightseeing helicopter tour in the city. As for Vietravel, the travel agency has introduced preferential domestic and foreign tours with discounts from VND900,000 (US$39) and VND1.5 million (US$65), respectively. The 18th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival takes place from May 14 to May 17 at Le Van Tam Park, District 1 organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Municipal Tourism Association. It is expected … [Read more...] about Visitors excited with HCMC Tourism Festival 2022

It expected Vietnam’s inflation at 3.7 percent in the latest report, up 0.7 percentage point compared to the previous forecast published February. However, Vietnam’s inflation is unlikely to be a big concern this year as it will likely remain well below the 4 percent inflation target of the State Bank of Vietnam, the lender said. Compared to rising inflation in parts of Southeast Asia, Vietnam’s inflationary risk is among the lower end of the group, it added. According to the General Statistic Office, the four-month consumer price index rose by 2.1 percent compared to 0.89 percent over the same period last year. Transport and food, two categories used in calculating CPI, fell in April thanks to declining oil and domestic agriculture product prices between March and April. Education and housing & construction material rose, mirroring higher tuition fees after a period of Covid-19 discounts and rising rent prices after workers return to cities. But the bank also warned of … [Read more...] about Vietnam to meet inflation target in 2022: HSBC

Ericsson Vietnam is recognised as one of Vietnam’s Top 10 Workplaces in 2022 The recognition is for Ericsson’s commitment to fostering a culture of trust within the organisation that attracts and nurtures the best talent and encourages them to excel. The ranking reflects how employees feel about working at Ericsson. The Workplace Award also takes into consideration an extensive culture audit, providing evaluators with insights into the company’s value system, programmes, and practices in the areas of employee learning and development, talent management, employee engagement, leadership, communication, and culture. Denis Brunetti, head of Ericsson Vietnam and Myanmar stated, “This award reinforces the value we place on our people and their development. We are honoured to be recognised by the Great Places to Work Institute for our commitment to building a sustainably diverse and inclusive culture with integrity, empathy, and humanity at the heart of how we choose to engage with … [Read more...] about Ericsson Vietnam – One of Vietnam’s Top 10 Workplaces in 2022

The HCMC Department of Education and Training announces a draft plan on new tuition fees that are expected to be applied from the academic year 2022-2023 in the city. Under the plan, the new monthly education costs will increase from VND60,000 to VND300,000 a student of Thu Duc City and districts across the city; and from VND30,000 to VND100,000 a student in rural residential areas of Binh Chanh, Hoc Mon, Cu Chi, Nha Be and Can Gio. Primary schools are free of charge. The above fee is the basis to support pupils of private primary schools or private students who are eligible for the policy of tuition fee exemption. HCMC has currently spent 20 percent of the State budget on education and training. However, this amount only ensures the basic costs for the teaching staff, but infrastructure investment, and professional activities. The new tuition fees are expected to ensure a fair in the education sector, contribution of families and students, and adjustment of the State … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes new tuition fee from academic year 2022-2023

The first Lotus Festival 2022 will take place in Cao Lanh City, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap from May 19 through May 21. The festival is expected to open in Cao Lanh City, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap from May 19 through May 21 aiming to honor the lotus and promote the cultural and economic values of products, souvenirs made from Dong Thap-based lotus plants; thereby, to boost the development of the lotus planting industry along with tourism development; develop typical products; attract more tourists to the Mekong Delta province and contribute to the local socio-economic development. During the festival, many cultural and tourist activities will be organized, notably a set record of 200 dishes made of lotus, the second forum to connect tourism between Ho Chi Minh City and 13 Mekong Delta provinces and cities. Thap Muoi's beautiful and immense lotus field According to the Provincial People’s Committee of Dong Thap, the lotus development potentiality … [Read more...] about Dong Thap Province ready for first Lotus Festival 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (the second from the right) and Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung grant Ta Quang Buu Award 2022 to two scientists. Thereby, the award council unified to propose two scientists to the Minister of Science and Technology for Ta Quang Buu Award 2022, including Full Professor, Doctor of Science Ngo Viet Trung, Institute of Mathematics under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology in field of mathematics with his work of “Depth functions of symbolic powers of homogeneous ideals” published on Inventiones Mathematicae in 2019; and Associate Professor Ph.D Nguyen Thi Le Thu, University of Technology - Vietnam National University HCMC in field of Chemistry with her work of  “Tailoring the Hard−Soft Interface with Dynamic Diels−Alder Linkages in Polyurethanes: Toward Superior Mechanical Properties and Healability at Mild Temperature” published on Chemistry of Materials in 2019. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung … [Read more...] about Two scientists win Ta Quang Buu Award 2022

The Miss Supranational Vietnam 2022 pageant kicked off on May 17 in Ho Chi Minh City as the country searches for the most outstanding contestant to compete at the global Miss Supranational 2023 competition in Poland. At the announcement of Miss Supranational Vietnam 2022 The organisers of the contest, Unimedia and Leading Media, said that the preliminary round of the beauty pageant is scheduled to last from now until October, while the semifinals and finals will be held in November and December. Most notably, the competition will consist of a unique reality TV show and a series of programmes featuring various activities undertaken by the contestants, with these events set to be held across the country. For this year’s contest, Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen has been selected to represent the country at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant, which is scheduled to take place in Poland this July. Duyen will be accompanied by renowned Vietnamese designer Le Thanh Hoa at … [Read more...] about Miss Supranational Vietnam 2022 debuts in HCM City

Shannon Leahy – Trade Commissioner, Austrade and Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy – General Director of BRG Retail. — Photo courtesy of Austrade The Taste of Australia 2022 is being held to showcase the best of Australian food, building on Australia's international reputation as a high-quality, safe, and sustainable supplier of food and beverages. The event aims to celebrate a strengthening bilateral relationship, flourishing trade and equally vibrant culinary cultures. This year's programme kicked off with a launch in HCM City on April 20. It will run through the month of June with a range of official events run by the Australian Embassy in Ha Noi, the Australian Consulate-General in HCM City and the Australia Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Taste of Australia 2022 has partnered with up to 40 of the best restaurants and prestigious chefs from diverse culinary cultures in both Ha Noi and HCM City to highlight the versatility and first-class quality of true Australian produce … [Read more...] about Taste of Australia 2022 aims to strengthen Viet Nam – Australia relationship

The Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place on July 21-22. — Photo ndh.vn The Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place at the National Conference Centre of Viet Nam in Ha Noi on July 21-22. The event will bring together more than 2,500 delegates from management units, enterprises, investment funds, domestic and international organisations and individuals. The summit is an annual event on a national and international scale. Being organised for the first time by VINASA and Viet Nam Blockchain Association, the programme is oriented to become a prestigious annual destination, in the chain of events of the blockchain world. This year’s event is organised to accompany the Government, agencies, ministries, sectors and businesses in orienting, developing, and promoting the application of blockchain technology in Viet Nam, and at the same time making an impression on the country’s blockchain development, creating a destination for investors, developers in the region and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July