New season of Heritage Journey Photography Contest kicked off

All Vietnamese and foreign photographers, living in the country and abroad, have been invited to send photos to the 2020 Heritage Journey Photography Contest, which was launched on June 1.

Is an interest-rate cut enough to recover VN economy?

Within two months, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) slashed interest rates twice to support the economy.

Hanoi’s residents alarmed at indoor air pollution

Outdoor air pollution is considered a major factor leading to increased indoor air pollution in Hanoi.

Australian police probe Aboriginal boy's arrest after video emerges

The policeman has been placed on "restricted duties" after video captured the boy slamming on to bricks.

State bank to remove barriers to preferential-loan access

The State Bank of Vietnam will consider simplifying lending procedures to help COVID-19-affected firms easily access preferential interest rate loans, SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu said.

Third Dalat Ultra Trail Int’l Marathon to take place later this month

Over 5,000 domestic and foreign runners are expected to take part in the Dalat Ultra Trail International Marathon 2020 in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong from June 19-21, according to the Vietnam Sports Administration.

Cabinet debates Jan-May socio-economic performance

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presides over the Cabinet meeting Tuesday to debate socio-economic performance in the first five months.

George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest

Protests and violence continue for a seventh night amid fury over a black man's killing by police.

Book on chess teaches children about willpower, intelligence

A novel titled Nước Cờ Hòa (A Draw in Chess) has been released by Kim Đồng Publishing House to teach children about having a strong will, patience and intelligence.

Uniform payment of forest environmental services needed: experts

Experts discussed a uniform monitoring and evaluation system for payment of forest environmental services during a conference held last week in Hanoi.

Chinese contractor demands US$50m for system operation of Cat Linh-Ha Dong project

While the completion date of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project in Hanoi is not yet known and the inspection dossiers have not been completed,

When will the US become the No 1 foreign investor in Vietnam?

Large-scale production relocating out of China is offering a golden opportunity for Vietnam to attract high-quality US investment.

Major infrastructure projects move at slow pace

Major infrastructure projects, especially in the southern key economic zone, are moving at a snail’s pace due mainly to slow site clearance and capital disbursement, according to a report the Government recently sent to the National Assembly.

Lands for HCM City metro line 2 to be handed over this month

District authorities in HCM City have been urged to complete land acquisition, compensation payment and resettlement by the end of June for the metro line No 2 between District 1 and District 12.

HCMC supports foreign experts, investors applying for entry into city

Health authority in Ho Chi Minh City will facilitate foreign experts and investors’ entry into the city through Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Market to grow slowly amid ETF reviews, more selling

The Vietnamese stock market may move marginally up as investors look forward to foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to complete their quarterly investment reviews.

 

Productivity should be put at center of Vietnam’s development strategy: WB

In a recent report titled “Vibrant Vietnam: Forging the Foundation of a High-Income Economy”, the World Bank has suggested that a productivity-driven development model,

Heat wave intensifies nationwide, temperatures rise above 38

Both northern and central regions of Vietnam are seeing the recent heat wave intensify with the scorching weather expected to last for an additional five to seven days and temperatures set to hit over 38 degrees Celsius, according to meteorologists.

Van Quyet named among leading Asian midfielders

Prestigious sports broadcaster Fox Sports Asia has featured Vietnamese star Nguyen Van Quyet in a list of the top midfielders in Asian football.

Stock market may not enjoy lower lending rate impact: analysts

The recent interest rate cuts by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) have little impact on the Vietnamese stock market.

Chinese experts arrive for Hanoi metro project

Around 150 staff from a Chinese general contractor will enter Vietnam through a border gate in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai to continue a metro project in Hanoi.

Dien Bien: Quarry workers die during lightning strike

Two workers died and one remained missing after a bolt of lightning struck a quarry in Dien Bien Province on June 1.

Stamps on Vietnamese folk games issued

A set of stamps featuring Vietnamese folk games was released by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Post Corporation on June 1 on the occasion of International Children’s Day.

Sci-Tech Ministry promotes tech transfer, investment promotion

The Vietnam Climate Innovation Centre (VCIC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is implementing programmes to help domestic firms find strategic partners in technology, finance and trade.

 

NA Standing Committee discusses financial and budget policies for Hanoi

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung presented a report on piloting some financial and budget mechanisms and policies, affirming the need to develop a resolution suitable to the city.