Vietnam proposes establishment of ASEAN military intelligence community

Vietnam proposed the establishment of an ASEAN Military Intelligence Community (AMIC) at the 17th ASEAN Military Intelligence Meeting (AMIM) held via video conference on September 22.

Vietnam attends 61st meeting series of WIPO Assemblies

A Vietnamese delegation attended the 61st series of meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) that kicked off in Geneva,  Switzerland, on September 21.

Teams ready for V.League 1’s resumption

Local football teams are ready for the resumption of the V.League 1 season after the second postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

Lam Dong to close polluting dumping site

Authorities in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, have decided to close the Cam Ly dumping site due to the serious pollution.

Prime minister to host third dialogue with farmers

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is scheduled to have a third dialogue with farmers next week on the difficulties they are facing in agricultural production.

Three local football teams to compete in continental tournaments

Three Vietnamese football clubs will take part in the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup 2021, following the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) making changes to the way that teams qualify for continental competitions.

Vietnam becomes Japan’s biggest coffee supplier

Vietnam, the world's biggest producer of robusta, has become the top supplier of coffee beans for Japan as the consumption of instant coffee, which uses robusta, is soaring there amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Nikkei Asia Review.

11 sectors proposed to be off-limits for foreign investors

While foreign investors will see easier access to many sectors, they will be prohibited from some sensitive sectors.

Hundreds of households in Quang Nam isolated due do landslides

Hundreds of households in a mountainous district of the central province of Quang Nam have been isolated because of landslides following flash floods.

Vietnam maintain position in latest FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese men’s national football team have held on to 94th place in the latest world rankings released by FIFA.

Photos portraying hardship of salt workers win Heritage Journey contest

A photo collection highlighting the hardships facing salt workers in the central province of Phu Yen has won the highest prize at the 2020 Heritage Journey Photography Contest.

How can Vietnam attract talented people?

How should Vietnam attract talented people, and accept their differences to develop? On the topic of aspirations for Vietnam to rise up and catch up with modern, civilized countries, VietNamNet spoke with senior economist Tran Dinh Thien.

Vinh and Sa Dec join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

Two Vietnamese cities have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), along with 53 other cities from 27 countries.

First batch of fragrant rice to be exported under EVFTA

The first batch of fragrant rice would be shipped to the EU under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) by the end of this month, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Central bank: Cryptocurrencies are not accepted in Vietnam

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has not accepted cryptocurrencies as a currency and a legal means of payment, said Nghiem Thanh Son, Deputy Director of the SBV's Payment Department.

Inbound flight schedule, requirements for foreign entries into Vietnam detailed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has submitted detailed plans for flight schedules and requirements for airlines to bring international passengers into Vietnam, awaiting approval from Ministry of Transport and concerned authorities.

Vietnamese workers in South Korea to lose deposits over contract violations

More than 1,400 Vietnamese guest workers in South Korea are set to lose their deposit of VND100 million (US$4,239) each due to fleeing from their workplace or attempting to illegally stay in the country.

Facebook launches video contest for Vietnam

Facebook has collaborated with Vietnamese and international artists and celebrities to launch 'Video for Vietnam' to promote the country.

Vietnam and Germany enjoy fruitful co-operation for 45 years

September 23 marks 45 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany.

International pianist returns to Vietnam to build the arts community at SMPAA

After gaining success abroad, international pianist Nguyen Duc Anh has decided to return to Vietnam to serve the arts community and provide training in the arts.

New Thu Duc City to be set up within HCM City as special, livable innovation area

Thu Duc is expected to be the ‘nucleus’ of HCM City’s implementation of a smart, knowledge-based city, according to Director of HCM City Planning and Architecture Department Nguyen Thanh Nha.

EVFTA brings new impetus for Vietnam’s fishery exports

Shipments of Vietnamese fishery products to the EU in August, the first month the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement took effect, increased by around 10 percent over July, demonstrating the positive effect of the deal.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia September 23

Vietnam goes 20 days without community COVID-19 infections

Air transport ground service firms stand out amid pandemic

Since the first coronavirus cases were detected in Vietnam in March, the outlook for air transport-related stocks has remained negative.

Hang Ma Street bustling as Mid-Autumn festival nears

With the Mid-Autumn Festival peaking, people have been flooding into Hanoi’s Old Quarter, especially Hang Ma Street, to shop, take photos and enjoy the festive ambience.