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The footwear company has been exporting to more than 40 markets such as Italy, France, the UK, the US, Russia, Japan, South America, Mexico, and Cambodia, among others. Moreover, Biti’s is also a processing partner of global shoe brands such as Decathlon, Clarks, Speedo, Skechers, Lotto, and others with large orders each year. … [Read more...] about Biti’s – a Vietnam Value Programme honoured “Journeys will lead you home” messages

According to the Ministry of Finance, as of the end of 2020, nearly VND390 trillion ($16.95 billion), equivalent to 82.8 per cent of the plan allocated, was disbursed, while the figure as of end-November was VND329.9 trillion ($14.3 billion) only, equalling 70.1 per cent. This is the highest ratio of disbursement in 2016-2020 – with 80.3 per cent in 2016, 73.3 per cent in 2017, 66.87 per cent in 2018, and 67.46 per cent in 2019. Most of the capital has been invested in infrastructure works. … [Read more...] about Reshuffle underway to further stimulate revival of economy

Despite Covid-19, local airlines plan to operate about 1,000 flights a day, an increase of 28% compared to the previous Tet Holiday. The busiest days will have 1,200 flights, an increase of 25.3% on the previous Tet Holiday. According to the Civil Administration of Vietnam, Tet flights will be the focus from January 27 to February 26. Because of Covid-19, the airlines will not operate usual international flights but pour resources into domestic flights. Vietnam Airlines and Vasco will operate 379 flights a day and 504 flights on busy days, an increase of 35.5% and 31% respectively compared to the same period last year. Vietjet Air plans to operate 371 flights a day and 375 flights on busy days, an increase of 17% and 28% on last year. Bamboo Airways reported that they will operate 180 flights a day, increased by 27.5% and 190 flights on busy days, increased by 34% on last year. Pacific Airlines will have an average of 124 flights a day and 130 flights a day during the peak of the … [Read more...] about Thousands of flights planned for Tet Holiday

10th grader Bui Thi Phuong is being treated at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi. After 10 days in the intensive care unit, she was still unaware of the surroundings. As she had to take a leave of absence from school and stay in the hospital, she kept asking her parents to bring her books to study. Bui Van Hue, Phuong's father, said the family are farmers. When Phuong was ill, they borrowed everywhere to raise VND10m (USD435) and the money had ran out. "Doctors said she can be saved but she needs to stay in intensive care," he said. "For the past two months, I can only pray for a miracle for her be well and go home." Bui Van Hue calls for help for his daughter. … [Read more...] about Father plans to sell kidney to save ill daughter

He added that the application of electronic system has helped to reduce the time for customs clearance of a batch of goods from 3-6 hours. For instance, customs clearance time in Vietnam in 2020 dropped from 58 hours to 55 hours for exported commodities while it fell from 62 hours to 56 hours for imported goods; therefore, cost of direct clearance in the border gate went down by US$19 per batch of goods. … [Read more...] about Enterprises save over $200 million for electronic customs procedure application