Loving photos show conjoined twins after removal of leg cast

Doctors have removed the casts from the legs of conjoined twins Hoang Truc Nhi and Hoang Dieu Nhi after a month and a half, therefore allowing them to prepare to take their very first steps in life.

Big auto manufacturer goes bankrupt, can't sell assets

Banks are trying to sell Vinaxuki’s assets to collect debts, but the assets remain unsold.

Virtual book exhibition to celebrate the National Day

A book exhibition will be held virtually on the website Book365.vn to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) from September 1-15.

Vietnam to issue new rules on terrestrial mobile communication terminal devices

Vietnam will issue new technical regulations for terminal devices of terrestrial mobile communication, which will include integrating 4G into such devices.

E-governance approaches critical mass

Vietnam has made significant headway in developing an effective e-government, making public services far more accessible for enterprises, investors, and individuals.

New project on preserving Vietnamese folk arts launched

The Vietnam Folk Arts Association has launched a project on protecting and promoting the values of the country’s folk arts an intangible national heritage.

 

National exams reveal poor English

English continued to be the subject which saw the lowest scores in the national final exams this year.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 31

One more COVID-19 death and four new cases reported on Monday evening

Over 93,000 foreigners working in Vietnam

As many as 93,720 foreign labourers have been working in Vietnam as of August 2020, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Foreigners join Vietnamese in fighting Covid-19

Vietnam is having a difficult time fully containing the spread of Covid-19 and there have been many community infections over the last few days. 

VN beer industry: market slowly recovers

Domestic beer consumption in the second half of the year is expected to improve over the first six months, while next year the beer industry can...

First Vietnamese to visit Antarctica and her effort to fight climate change

In 1997, 24-year-old Hoang Thi Minh Hong became the first Vietnamese to visit Antarctica as part of an expedition that included young people from 25 nations.

Vietnam loses $1 billion a year because of low port fees

Port fees in Vietnam are by far lower than regional countries, which causes the country to lose $1 billion a year from revenue sources.

Showroom of President Ho Chi Minh inaugurated in Canada

The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada inaugurated a showroom of President Ho Chi Minh on August 28 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of National Day of Vietnam (September 2).

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 31

ODA disbursement targets a challenge: Official

Vietnam’s construction market forecast to lure more foreign investors

More foreign participation is forecast in Vietnam’s construction market over the coming years, buoyed by the gradual opening up of the Vietnamese economy to foreign investors and the Government’s emphasis on infrastructure development.

A close-up of largest mural paintings in Hanoi

A group made up of young volunteers have transformed the plain walls of homes throughout some of the villages located in suburban areas of Hanoi into beautiful mural paintings which showcase aspects of both nature and daily life.

Trio face jail term for smuggling Chinese into Da Nang

A Chinese man and two Vietnamese women were sentenced to 5-8 years in prison on August 29 for organising illegal entry into Vietnam.

ASEAN, RoK ministers meet within framework of AEM-52

ASEAN economic ministers held online consultations with external partners, including the Republic of Korea (RoK), within the framework of the 52nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM-52) and related meetings, on August 29.

Vietnam Coast Guard: Implementing effectively activities under "Legal Bookcase" program

After over 2 years of implementing the "Legal bookcase" activity, the total number of officers and soldiers in the whole force participating in on-the-spot reading and research was 39,850 people and 17,585 people borrowing books for reading at home.

Dilemmas abound for Vietnamese coffee exporters trying to compete

The ongoing global health crisis has left the Vietnamese coffee export industry in the lurch due to continued falls in price.

Exporters strike gold by unlocking new markets

Amid the Vietnamese government’s efforts in deploying economic diplomatic efforts, the prolonged blow of the health crisis sabotaging import and export activities has prompted enterprises to seek new means

It is impossible to impose human rights criteria of one country on another: NA member

Major General Nguyen Thanh Hong, standing member of the National Assembly's National Defense and Security Committee, told VietNamNet that the Law on Cyber Security was created to ensure human rights and citizenship.

 

Russia attentive to collaboration with Vietnam: official

Russia is interested in cooperation with Vietnam and the enhancement of the two nations’ friendship, according to a Russian official.

Pig imports push domestic pork prices down

Efficient reproduction of pigs and enhancing imports of frozen pork and live pigs have made prices of live hogs fall, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).