VGP - The first phase of the Gemalink international port, which is located in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, was put into operation with the welcoming of the first commercial vessel on January 19.

VGP - A food and tourism festival will take place in Nha Trang city in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa from January 29 - 31.

VGP – The northern port city of Hai Phong has set a target of attracting US$2.5-3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2021, with priority given to industrial and service projects using modern and highly efficient technologies.

VGP – In the first 10 days of the new year 2021, the southern province of Dong Nai attracted more than US$226 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), mostly from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan.

VGP – Ho Chi Minh City People’s Procuracy on Tuesday approved a decision on commencing legal proceedings against Viet Nam Airlines flight attendant who breached quarantine regulations and spread COVID-19 to others.

VGP - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Viet Nam provides 64 fetus monitors along with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth USD300,000 to assist Viet Nam in ensuring the continuous delivery of quality sexual and reproductive health services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

VGP – From January 1, 2021, goods for temporary import for re-export and transit are imported or re-exported out of Viet Nam via terrestrial border, the import or re-export must be implemented at international border checkpoints or primary border checkpoints (bilateral border checkpoints).  

VGP - The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has announced 10 outstanding events in the southern metropolis this year.

VGP - Da Nang Port Joint Stock Company on January 1 welcomed a ship bearing the flag of the Marshall Islands as the first vessel to dock at Da Nang port in 2021, with a haul of 15,000 tons.