Vietnamese, Russian Defence Ministers hold phone discussion

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held phone talks with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu on October 30, during which they reviewed defence cooperation results over the past time and set forth future orientations.

The message of the US Secretary of State's unplanned visit to Vietnam

The unexpected visit by US Secretary of State Michael Richard Pompeo to Vietnam reflects the development of Vietnam - US relations. Pompeo's visit to Vietnam took place after his visits to four Asian countries.

153 dead and missing, $112.5million lost due to floods

Storms, heavy rains, landslides and tornadoes in October caused 153 deaths and missing persons, and injured 222, reported the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS OCTOBER 31

Three foreign experts rescued in HCM City hotel fire

Official: Upcoming Vietnam visit by Korean NA Speaker reflects close bonds

Secretary General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre Lee Hyuk has highlighted the significance of the upcoming visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Park Byeong-seug, from October 31 to November 4.

HCM City to clean up polluting rivers

The authorities in HCM City will spend billions of VND on waste collecting machines to clean rivers and canals in the city.

Photo book launch and talk with photographer Thomas Billhardt

A photography book featuring all the images currently are on display at the exhibition Hà Nội 1967-1975 will be launched at Manzi Exhibition Space, on November 5.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 31

Sugar imports from Thailand see upswing following ATIGA enforcement

Children must be taught online safety skills: experts

Internet users in Vietnam, especially children, face many risks online, according to experts.

Waste treatment still a problem for Hanoi

Nguyen Manh Hung, head of Technical Infrastructure Division under the Hanoi Department of Construction speaks about difficulties in resolving garbage crisis in the city.

Soul connections through song

You may one day chance upon a moment, when perhaps you’re in a hurry, rushing through the crowded and noisy streets of Hanoi at the end of a working day, and, almost like a miracle, the sound of singing finds your ears and slows you down,

Vietnam GDP exceeds Singapore but per capita income far lower

Vietnam has surpassed Singapore in GDP. However, only when the Vietnamese income per capita increases will people be able to truly rejoice.

Budgetary spending reviews to ensure radical thrift

Feeling insecure about the national financial situation, the National Assembly and the government have continued highlighting strict management of the state budget this year,

Oan cake reflects the spirit of the Vietnamese people

Hanoi is not only famous for its traditional dishes such as pho and bun cha but also banh oan, a cake made of roasted glutinous rice flour.

Vietnam forecast to stay in top 10 remittance recipients in 2020

In the East Asian and Pacific region, Vietnam ranked third after China and the Philippines.

Smart cities: 'one size does not fit all'

Urban digital transformation and smart city development have become indispensable. Every city dweller has become a smart environment sensor. Just after three months, the streets in Hue City have become unprecedentedly clean.

Local photographer honoured at EPSON Int’l Pano Awards

A photograph featuring Phu My bridge, the highest bridge in Ho Chi Minh City, has been listed among the Top 50 in the Built Environment / Architecture category of the Open Award’s at the EPSON International Pano Awards 2020.

Hourly leased apartments to be regulated by law

The HCM City Real Estate Association (HOREA) has proposed amending the Housing Law and 2014 Law on Real Estate Business to recognize short-term leasing of apartments as a legal business.

Exhibition on Vietnamese women opens in HCMC

To celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20, the Craig Thomas Gallery in District 1, HCMC, is holding an exhibition on Vietnamese women featuring a collection of silk paintings by female artist Nguyen Thi Chau Giang.

Vietnam starts COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

Do Tuan Dat, director of developer Vaccine and Biological Production No. 1 (Vabiotech), said on October 30 that Vietnamese researchers have begun performing trials for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on monkeys.

BridgeFest Music Festival 2020 to be held in Hanoi

The 5th “Bridging the Gap” Music Festival will be organised in Hanoi on October 31.

Strange Halloween gateaux amaze diners

Gateau cakes decorated with the Halloween theme have been launched in the domestic market, serving to spook many people at first glance.

Digital transformation will challenge teachers to step out of their ‘safety zone’

If teachers don’t undergo transformation, or do this by half, the digital transformation process will be stagnant.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with US Secretary of State Michael Richard Pompeo at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.