Accordingly, the State Bank affirmed that it is illegal to use, save, or supply Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, and perpetrators will be fined up to VND200 million (about US$8,649). Similarly, causing financial damage to others by exploiting cryptocurrencies results in a fine of VND100-300 million (about US$4,326-12,979), or 6 months to 3 years in jail (Article 206 of the 2015 Penal Code, amended in 2017). … [Read more...] about Vietnam to consider legal framework for cryptocurrency
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WHO Representative praises Vietnam’s COVID-19 fight
Regarding COVID-19 vaccines, Park stated that as of January 19, 237 candidate vaccines are under development globally. Of these, 64 are either under clinical trial, and some of them have been in phase 3 or being authorized for emergency use in some countries. Some vaccines are under review of WHO emergency use listing. WHO recognises Vietnam’s active participation in this global effort with a candidate vaccine being developed in the country, and acknowledges one of them have already started clinical trial phase 1 and others are also shown well progress to start the clinical trial soon. This is really impressive, he said. “It is a pride of biotechnology in the country,” he asserted. One year since the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in the country (January 23, 2020-2021), thanks to the effective implementation of key measures in the prevention and control of the panemic, the number of infections in Vietnam stand at only 1,548, including 35 deaths./. … [Read more...] about WHO Representative praises Vietnam’s COVID-19 fight
Vietnam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045
From 2021 to 2030, Vietnam aims to clear all road traffic accident hotspots and accident-prone sites. All new roads and those under maintenance will meet road safety criteria before opening for traffic. All new national highways and provincial highways and 75 per cent of the total length of existing highways across the country meet at least Level 3 of global road safety standards. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045
Cityland Education, EHL to train hospitality professionals
“As a destination, Viet Nam has been blessed with amazing landscapes, rich culture and exquisite cuisine which make us among travellers’ top destination choices. We believe that with the right training and the integration of best practices, we will be able to provide an authentic and memorable experience with a whole new level of service,” the company said. … [Read more...] about Cityland Education, EHL to train hospitality professionals
Ninh Binh seeks to build airport
A Vietnam Airlines aircraft is parked at the Tan Son Nhat International airport in HCMC. Ninh Binh Province has proposed building an airport in the province – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – Ninh Binh Chairman Pham Quang Ngoc has written to the Ministry of Transport proposing adding an airport project of the province to the national general airport development plan in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision toward 2050. … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh seeks to build airport