Severe erosion threatens Hau River

Dozens of households in An Giang Province are being threatened by erosion along the Hau River.

 

Hanoi people rush to buy gold amid record high prices

Many people have been flocking to buy gold after the prices have reached the record high for more than eight years.

Colourful headdresses of ethnic girls in mountainous region

Headdresses are considered an indispensable part of the outfits worn by ethnic girls in the country’s northwestern mountainous region, highlighting the traditions of the various different ethnic groups that live in the area.

Local farm produce faces obstacles to move forward

Exporting $43 billion worth of farm, forestry and seafood produce this year has been a difficult task, though the situation improved when European and regional countries began reopening their markets.

U19 team to play fixtures in Namangan at AFC U19 Championship

The Vietnam U19 men’s national football team are set to compete at the upcoming AFC U19 Championship 2020 finals with games taking place in Namangan city, Uzbekistan, between October 14 and October 31.

The craft of linen weaving of the H’mong people in Lung Tam

Located in Quan Ba District, Ha Giang Province, Lung Tam is a small valley surrounded by rocky mountains, with the Mien river flowing through. 

Vietnamese businesses need to reach out to global market: experts

Vietnam is entering a level playing field in which efficient solutions to maintain economic development always causes headaches for experts and business leaders.

 

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia July 23

 Vietnam accelerates research, production of vaccine against COVID-19

 

FDI relocation "wave" still unclear as Vietnam faces competition from India, Thailand, Indonesia

Vietnam has a great opportunity to receive new FDI, but it has been warned of the ‘the other side of the coin’.

Wartime diaries’ authors, characters gather in Hanoi

The authors and historical witnesses involving in a series of the most popular wartime diaries gathered in Hanoi on July 22 on the occasion of the 73rd War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27).

 

Vietnamese people integrating well into Czech society

The Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic is integrating well into the local society, said Jiří Knitl, President of the Committee for National Minorities of Prague city, 

RoK to grant 90 scholarships for training of ASEAN talents

The Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide a total of 90 doctoral scholarships for candidates from ASEAN countries to study at six prestigious Korean universities over the next five years.

 

Vietnam values comprehensive ties with Japan: Defence Minister

Japan will ease entry restriction for Vietnam and Thailand this month, said Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on July 22.

 

Digital transformation key to media survival

While news agencies are facing decreasing revenues from readership, advertisement and the State budget, digital transformation is required to help media survive, develop and catch up with the developments of the region and the world, 

 

Three people drown in Nghe An Province

Three members of the same family drowned in the central province of Nghe An on Tuesday after going swimming in the Lam River.

First housing project in Khanh Hoa allowed to sell apartments to foreigners

The Scenia Bay Complex became the first housing project in Khanh Hoa Province allowed to sell apartments to foreigners, according to a recent announcement of the provincial Department of Construction.

Business licences to be required for internal transport

Units, organisations or companies that use internal transport will have to obtain transport business licences if the proposed revised law on road traffic from the Ministry of Transport is passed.

Works of 24 sculptors go on display in HCM City

A sculpture exhibition featuring the latest works by 24 artists is on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.

Vietnamese students need a healthy online environment

Nguyen Xuan An Viet, Deputy Director for the Political Education and Pupil and Student Affairs Department, under the Ministry of Education and Training, talks on the need to have  a healthy internet environment for Vietnamese youngsters.

Should Vietnam pursue hi-tech or ecological agriculture?

In an agricultural ecosystem, the impact caused by humans, such as a decline in biodiversity, which affects food chains and food networks, has created more risks.

HBSO offers Ballet Kieu, chamber music this week

The HCM City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage Ballet Kieu on July 23 and 24, and a chamber music concert on July 25.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 23

Vietnam to increase rice exports to EU under EVFTA

Snake village struggling big losses due to Covid-19

Snake breeders in a village in the northern province of Phu Tho have recorded heavy losses because of the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Singing contest to find new musical talents

Hanoi Singing Contest 2020 will kick off on August 10 to find new talents for professional music, celebrating 66 years of liberation of the capital city and the 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.

Paintings on lotus leaves

The lotus plant is very spiritual and loved by Vietnamese people from all walks of life.