Vietnam commits to promote student mobility among ASEAN+3 countries

MOET several days ago organized an online conference on student mobility and higher education quality assurance among ASEAN+3 countries, with the participation of 12 countries.

New decree to prevent transfer pricing, limit thin capitalisation

The Government’s recently-issued Decree 132/2020/NĐ-CP would help prevent transfer pricing and limit thin capitalisation to develop a healthy investment market, Deputy Director of the General Department of Taxation Dang Ngoc Minh said.

Hoang grows up after early career stumbles

The Vietnam U22 team have been training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi since the beginning of this month to prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2021 to be held in Vietnam.

Pork prices drop after country flooded with imports

Vietnam spent VND5 trillion ($214.78 million) to import pork in the first nine months of the year, leading to a drop in prices.

17-year record broken at 2020 National Athletics Championship

Nguyen Thi Oanh won the women's 10,000-metre category in 34 minutes 08 seconds 54 at the on-going 2020 National Athletics Championship on Friday afternoon, breaking a 17-year record.

Proper mechanism needed to attract investors to PPP projects

A proper mechanism is needed to attract investors to infrastructure projects implemented following the public-private partnership (PPP) model, experts have said.

Italian Film Fest offers public a glimpse of contemporary Italian cinema

A collection of five Italian movies will be presented to Vietnamese viewers during the Italian Film Festival 2020 taking place in Hanoi from November 13 to 17.

Which provinces have the highest birth rate in Vietnam?

Vietnam currently has 33 provinces with high birth rates, including many economically developed localities.

New contemporary dance on life challenges to be staged

Vietnamese-Canadian choreographer John Huy Tran and his troupe Urban Dance Group will stage his new contemporary dance titled Revival on November 28 and 29 at Dancenter Vietnam.

Typhoon Vamco strengthens, hits central coast early Nov. 15

Typhoon Vamco gained strength early on November 14 on its way towards the central coast and is forecast to batter the region early on November 15, according to the National Centre of Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Mekong countries, RoK agree to lift relations to strategic partnership

Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 13 agreed to lift bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

Mekong countries and partners boost cooperation

The 2nd Mekong-the Republic of Korea Summit and the 12th Mekong-Japan Summit took place via teleconference in Hanoi.

Famous exercise guru shares her tips about staying strong during COVID-19

Exercising has become a new lifestyle in Vietnam with more and more people following a regular exercise regimen.

Digital ASEAN in spotlight at business, investment summit

The ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2020, with the theme “Digital ASEAN: Sustainable and Inclusive”, was held in Hanoi on November 13 as part of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Five airports shut due to Storm Vamco

Five airports in Vietnam have been closed ahead of Storm Vamco which is heading to the central region of the country, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam reported.

 

NA approves four bills, two resolutions on November 13

The 14th National Assembly’s 10th session convened the ninth working day in Hanoi on November 13, adopting four draft laws and two resolutions.

Musician shares his career viewpoints

The Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday will host a talk with musician Ngo Hong Quang, who aims to honour the values of Vietnamese music through contemporary work.

Sweden and Vietnam partners in innovation

To build back better and greener post-COVID-19, it is significant to resort to innovative ideas and practices, heard an online event held on Wednesday which focused on innovation.

HBSO presents ballet night at Opera House

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage contemporary and classical ballets choreographed by Vietnamese and international artists at the HCM City Opera House on November 14.

First HCM City Short Film Contest 2020 launched

Young people and students around the country are encouraged to participate in the HCM City Short Film Contest 2020, which was launched by the HCM City Cinematography Association with its partners this week. 

VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 14 (updated hourly)

ASEAN 2020: Dialogue and cooperation for regional peace, stability, security

"Make in Vietnam" akaBot platform helps businesses grasp opportunities from digital transformation

The launching ceremony of the akaBot platform – corporate process automation - was held by the Ministry of Information and Communications in Hanoi on Friday.

Thinking on development should be renewed

In the 2021 - 2030 period, it is necessary to renew thinking, accelerate institutional reform, and apply scientific and technological advances, innovation and digital transformation.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 14

Provinces in the Mekong Delta speed up export of seafood

Thai Deputy PM speaks highly of Vietnam as ASEAN 2020 Chair

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Thailand Don Pramudwinai talked about issues discussed at the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, held virtually from November 12-15, and the role of Vietnam as the ASEAN Chair in 2020.