Vietnam’s peacekeeping force wins high appreciation

The peacekeeping force of Vietnam has made considerable contributions over the past years, which have won the recognition and high evaluation from the United Nations and international friends, 

Central bank to keep proactive, flexible monetary policy

For the time ahead, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will keep a proactive and flexible monetary policy basing on market developments and forecasts for the macro-economy, SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu told a meeting on April 22.

Ministry encourages swimming classes to reduce risk of drowning

With the aim to reduce the risk of drowning, the Ministry of Education and Training has issued the drowning prevention plan amongst children in 2021 in which the Ministry encouraged schools to organize swimming classes to reduce the risk of drowning.

Securing assets to pay compensation in court judgments remains difficult, law needs amending

If judgment debtors do not declare their assets and income, the punishment for this kind of violation is limited.

Vietnam works toward increasing ASEAN's centrality in addressing challenges

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance in the upcoming ASEAN Leaders' Meeting in Indonesia aims to affirm that Vietnam gives priority to strengthening solidarity and mutual support with ASEAN member states,

Weightlifter Duyen wins Vietnam's first international medal of year

Hoang Thi Duyen won the first international medal of the year for Vietnamese athletes by finishing third at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday.

Foreign firms register trademark protection for Vietnamese rice in U.S.

Four foreign companies have registered trademark protection for Vietnam’s ST25 rice in the U.S., which may choke off Vietnamese food exporters tapping the market later,

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City lead Vietnam e-business index 2021

The trend of e-commerce development differs between slow-growing regions and developed regions.

Photographer depicts beauty of Vietnam’s sea, islands

Depriving from the love for photography, photographer Gian Thanh Son has depicted the beauty of Vietnamese sea and islands which he has had an opportunity to fly over such as Truong Sa, Phu Quy, Con Dao,

PAPI displays fruits of anti-corruption drive

Anti-corruption efforts by the Vietnamese government have paid off spectacularly, producing the greatest improvement in a decade and reflecting a strong increase in public confidence.

Two VN female entrepreneurs named in 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

Three Vietnamese women, including two entrepreneurs and a fashionista, were listed in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, which was announced on April 20.
 

 

Vietnam to welcome sight of Lyrid meteor shower

Local skygazers will have the unique opportunity to witness the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, the dusty trail of a comet which as a centuries-long orbit around the sun,

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 22

Prime Minister to attend ASEAN leaders’ meeting

Shift to edtech taking centre stage

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on traditional models of education, edtech startups are emerging as alternative solutions for many students, with the recent rise attracting the attention of deep-pocketed capital funds.

61-year-old woman successfully gives birth to baby in Vietnam

A 61-year-old woman of Thanh Hoa Province has successfully given birth to a baby boy through a cesarean section, said doctors from Thanh Hoa Obstetrics Hospital.

Vietnam confirms two more Cantú syndrome patients

Vietnamese doctors have confirmed a further two patients with Cantú syndrome, a rare condition characterized by excess hair growth, a distinctive facial appearance, heart defects, and several other abnormalities.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 22

Vietnamese firms have chance to reach out to Halal market

Second group of Vietnam’s level-2 field hospital No. 3 departs for South Sudan

The second and last group of staff of Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 has departed for the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in South Sudan from Ho Chi Minh City on April 21.

Writer with disability enters Forbes Vietnam’s inspirational women list

Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa, a writer with a paralysed right arm, has been named in the list of 20 inspirational women in 2021 by the Forbes Vietnam magazine.

Vietnam to play friendly match with Jordan

Vietnam will play a friendly match with Jordan on May 31 to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Minister elaborates on priorities for Vietnam’s diplomatic sector

Vietnam’s diplomatic sector will carry forward its pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability and mobilising resources to spur national development and improve the country’s prestige and position, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said.

Small banks change as big companies become shareholders

KienLong Bank share prices have been increasing sharply in recent days despite the downward pressure on the overall market.

Securities firms report improved results in Q1

Recently released financial reports show the earnings of securities companies were positive in the first quarter of 2021.

HCM City airport opens more check-in counters, security scanners

The Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City is adding more staff, opening early check-in counters, and using all available security scanners to reduce increasing congestion at the site.

Four Vietnamese universities enter THE’s Impact Rankings 2021

Four Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2021 by Times Higher Education (THE), the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).