Dragonfly Theatre to stage Eurydice

The Dragonfly Theatre Company will stage Eurydice by American playwright Sarah Ruhl, from April 16-18 and April 23-25.

North-South Expressway projects face materials shortage

A common problem at all the component projects of the North-South Expressway is the lack of materials.

Young professor admits mistakes in published research work

Facing scandal for the first time in his life, Prof Phan Thanh Son Nam, Dean of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering of the HCM City University of Technology, has said the incident has been a "bloody lesson" for him.

Restoring people's travel must meet pandemic prevention requirements: Spokeperson

Vietnamese authorities are in talks with partners on how to safely resume commercial flights, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

Despite Covid-19, businesses still make multi-trillion dong investments

Instead of staying idle and waiting for the pandemic to be contained, many businesses in Vietnam are making investments, training workers and laying down the foundation to make a breakthrough when the Covid-19 pandemic is over.

Vietnam should focus on key airport projects: experts

Airport development planning should prioritise investment in key projects and have rigorous standards for project approval, experts have said.

Vietnamese rice export price reaches record level

Vietnamese rice prices are on the rise and can compete with other rivals in terms of quality, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Innovation must be associated with the public sector

We must promote innovation in the public sector, and a state management system that is flexible and adaptable in order to utilize all resources in society.

Petrol price to reach record high

The petrol price is expected to be raised on March 12, at the price adjustment session, as world prices are on the rise. Experts predict that the E5 RON 92 petrol may increase by VND600 per liter.

Families with two children of the same sex to enjoy tuition remission

Under a new regulation set by the Ministry of Health (MOH), families that have two children of the same sex (two daughters or two sons) may enjoy tuition exemption or reduction, and receive financial support for health insurance and dairy products.

Art exhibition opens to public

Artists Nguyen Phuong Linh and Truong Que Chi will present their artworks at an exhibition that will open to the public from tomorrow.

Vietnam supports UN-OSCE cooperation in handling common challenges

Vietnam has affirmed its support for the enhancement of cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, in addressing common challenges.

Vietnam calls for dialogue towards satisfactory solution in Myanmar

Vietnam has called on relevant parties in Myanmar to restrain and hold dialogues to find out solutions in line with the nation’s Constitution and law, as well as the will and aspirations of Myanmar people, thereby facilitating democratic process.

Japan supports Vietnam in building legal regulations on waste management

Cooperation in waste management and the building of emission-free circular economy was highlighted at the third meeting of the Joint Committee of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and Japan’s Ministry of the Environment.

Japan to fund Vietnam’s super-cold freezer for storing Covid-19 vaccines

This aid is aimed at delivering vaccines to every person in all corners of the country.

Online education: golden land for venture investors

Like many other countries in the region, Vietnam is seen as an attractive market for online education startups.

National team's World Cup preparations impacted by pandemic again

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have thrown another spanner in the works for national team coach Park Hang-seo, whose efforts to prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers are being hamstrung.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 11

EVFTA pushes up Vietnam’s exports to Sweden

Traffickers in tigers pays heavy price for illegal activities

Despite ironclad moves taken by appropriate agencies, the trafficking and illegal transport of tigers to make tiger bone glue remains a burning issue in Vietnam.

How to make a breakthrough for Mekong Delta’s agricultural products?

For years, the supply chain of the Mekong Delta’s agricultural products has remained fragmented, and the smallholders have been struggling to get wealthier, getting trapped in the vicious cycle with no way out. What could be the reasons?

Vietnam needs to enhance energy efficiency methods

Ngo Thuy Quynh, deputy director of Petroleum and Coal Department under Ministry of Industry and Trade spoke about the master plan for development of Vietnam's petroleum industry.

11th ASEAN Military Operations Meeting held online

The 11th ASEAN Military Operations Meeting (AMOM-11) was held via videoconference on March 10 under the chair of Brigadier General Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abd, Joint Force Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

First candidate song for SEA Games 31 makes debut

The Vietnam National Opera & Ballet has released a song entitled "Sunrise on SEA Games" in response to a campaign to compose the official theme song of the 31st Southeast Asian Games scheduled to be hosted by Vietnam later this year.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 11

Hai Phong proposes Tien Lang as second airport for Hanoi area

Will the requirement on certificates for professional titles of teachers be removed?

A representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) says the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) needs to show its official view about whether to remove the requirement on a certificate for professional title and why.