Department head at Government Office arrested for taking bribes

A department head at the Government Office was arrested on September 20 on the charge of receiving bribe in connection with the case at the Consular Department under the Foreign Ministry.

Residents want best solution for "Train Street" cafes

After Hoan Kiem district authorities shut down all businesses on the "train street," local coffee shop owners are complaining about the hard times ahead and hoping for a satisfactory solution.

Credit room extension given, but capital released in dribs and drabs

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has given credit room extension to some commercial banks, paving the way for more money to be pumped into the economy. But capital is being released in dribs and drabs.

578 Magnum to vie for award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Vietnam's 578 Phát Đạn Của Kẻ Điên (578 Magnum) will compete in the Grand Prix for the Best Film Award at the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (POFF) in Estonia.

Deep processing to develop the local agricultural products

The processing industry only meets about 8 to 10 per cent of the fruit and vegetable output's annual output.

Da Nang to host Japanese anime and cosplay festival

A Japanese festival is set to get underway in the central city of Da Nang between September 23 and September 25, with the cultural event featuring cosplay, anime, manga, as well as music and dance activities.

Vietnamese-style ‘pizza’, a popular street food

Street food lovers in Vietnam do not miss banh trang nuong (baked rice pancake with full toppings) and pizza hu tieu (full topping on crispy noodle base) as the dishes bear the creativity of Vietnamese people.

Vietnam records 200,000 stroke patients yearly

Vietnam records about 200,000 stroke patients every year, said Associate Professor Nguyen Trong Luu, Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Rehabilitation.

Vietnam Open to feature high-ranking domestic, international players

The 2022 Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open badminton tournament will bring high-ranking international players and domestic athletes to the Nguyen Du Gymnasium in HCM City.

Cafes on Hanoi train street beg to stay open

Owners of coffee shops along the train street in Hanoi have asked for local authorities to allow them to continue to operate.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 20

Standing Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh to attend 77th Session of UN General Assembly

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 20

Laos plans to export electricity to Vietnam

Louis Holdings Chairman proposed to be prosecuted for stock manipulation

The investigation agency determined that Do Thanh Nhan used stock accounts to buy and sell to increase liquidity and inflate BII and TGG share prices.

Sugarcane producers hit supply snag

Many sugarcane producers in Vietnam are facing difficulties in arranging stable supply sources due to cutthroat domestic competition.

Con Dao Islands to become eco-tourism paradise

Con Dao archipelago is set to become a world-class site for marine, cultural, historical and spiritual tourism, according to its plan for development.

High-tech FDI drives Vietnam’s economic evolution

High-tech foreign investments will continue to propel Vietnam’s economic growth for years to come, Michael Kokalari, chief economist at investment fund VinaCapital, has said.

50,000 exceptional antiques on display in home gallery open to public

Mr. Nguyen Hai Hung in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province is an antique collector who has amassed a collection of over 50,000 antiquities. He has a gallery open to the public for free.

President hosts newly-accredited ambassadors

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 19 hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for Ambassadors of the Netherlands, Hungary, Australia and Luxembourg as they came to present their credentials.

45 years of Vietnam-UN ties: Reliable partnership for peace, cooperation, development

Since becoming the 149th member of the UN on September 20, 1977, Vietnam has always been a trustworthy partner and an active member of the organisation, with numerous important contributions to the implementations of its missions

Poor decisions in land management can cause loss of up to VND1 trillion: minister

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc noted that there are many loopholes in land management, and one unreasonable decision is enough to cause VND100 billion or VND1 trillion to be lost.

Proptech startup Propzy suddenly ceases operation

As of June 2022, Propzy had raised 33 million USD, but the real estate technology platform has announced to stop operation.

Hanoi's railway café street: Safety mustn’t be exchanged for economic benefit

Hanoi authorities have decided to close the railway café street, even though it has been a popular tourism attraction in the capital city.

Morning brief news September 20

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed their delight at the development of ties between the two Parties and countries during their phone talks on September 19.

Hanoi to hold mass wedding for 30 couples

The youth authorities of Hanoi has planned a mass wedding ceremony for 30 couples on October 15 and 16.

Petroleum Law amended, with hopes of earning billions of dollars more

With new incentives, the revised Petroleum Law would allow projects to start soon, increase reserves by an additional 70-80 million oil barrels, and bring revenue of $1-1.5 billion.