☕ Afternoon briefing on February 28
The following is a brief review of the day’s news reported by the Vietnam News Agency on February 28.
Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s news reported by the Vietnam News Agency on February 28.
- The SEA Games 31’s logo, official song, the main press centre and press facilities at competition venues along with services for the press, as well as the official website and fanpage of the event were announced at an international press conference in Hanoi on February 28.
The SEA Games 31 will take place from May 12-23. This is the second time that Vietnam has hosted the event. Read full story
An overview of the press conference (Photo: VNA) - The General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on February 28 Vietnam’s export-import turnover hit an estimated over 108.5 billion USD in the first two months of 2022, up 13 percent compared to the same period last year, with a trade deficit of 937 million USD. Read full story
Meanwhile, the consumer price index (CPI) in February rose 1 percent compared to that of the previous month, and up 1.42 percent year-on-year, and 1.2 percent against December 2021.
In the first two months of 2022, CPI climbed by 1.68 percent over the same period last year, and core inflation by 0.67 percent. Read full story
- Seven former officials of Khanh Hoa province, including two former chairmen of the provincial People’s Committee, have been prosecuted for violating land management regulations under Clause 3 of Article 229 in the 2015 Penal Code. Read full story
- A year-on-year drop of 15.4 percent was recorded in the number of traffic accidents from January 15 to February 14 to 1,011 cases, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.
The committee said that 3.73 percent and 25.4 percent declines were also seen in the number of deaths and injuries, respectively, to 620 and 661. Read full story
- Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways announced on February 28 that it will launch its direct service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Sydney city of Australia.
Initially, there will be two weekly return flights every Tuesday and Friday starting from March 29, and the number will be increased to four a week later this year. Read full story
Abdala COVID-19 vaccine of Cuba (Photo: AFP/VNA)
You should also see
Investor confidence gains traction on improved business climate
Better investment climate, with simplified administrative producers and special incentives, has helped improve investor confidence, thus catalysing investments from a wider pool of both domestic and international investors for socio-economic development.
See more
Politics
1954 Geneva Agreement - a historical milestone of Vietnam’s diplomacy
The 1954 Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam is a historical milestone of the country's revolutionary diplomacy, bearing the imprint of President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, style, and art of diplomacy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son wrote in his article marking 70 years since the signing of the document (July 21, 1954-2024).
Politics
Vietnamese, Lao female lawmakers discuss women’s roles in politics
Vietnamese, Lao female lawmakers discuss women’s roles in politics
Politics
Vietnamese localities’ ties with US-based partners to be further enhanced
The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations and other agencies in New York will continue assisting Vietnamese localities to enhance relations with US-based partners, a diplomat has said.
Politics
HCM City, CityNet foster collaboration
Ho Chi Minh City wishes to push up cooperation with CityNet to strengthen connections and promote the image of the southern metropolis to network members, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan has told Kim Jeong-kee, Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat of CityNet.
Politics
Binh Duong Party members support personnel preparation directions for coming congress
Many cadres and Party members in southern Binh Duong province have shown their advocacy of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s directions on personnel preparations for the 14th National Party Congress.
