Da Nang approves APEC sculpture park expansion plan

Chairman of the Da Nang municipal People’s Committee Huynh Duc Tho has given the greenlight to the expansion of the APEC sculpture park, serving demand for leisure of locals and tourists.

ASEAN, Australia to discuss COVID-19 response via video conference

The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia planned to join a special video conference on COVID-19 on June 30, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

US-funded conservation project of Ho Dynasty Citadel completed

A ceremony to announce the completion of the restoration project of the southern gate of the Ho Dynasty Citadel in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa took place at the World Cultural Heritage site on June 29.

Da Nang launches hotline to protect children from sexual abuse

The Department of Information and Communications of central Da Nang city on June 29 commissioned a hotline to support the protection of children and adolescents from sexual abuse.

Cambodia yet to issue documents banning import of Vietnamese fruits, vegetables: ministry

The Cambodian government and management agencies have yet to issue any official documents banning the import of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits, according to the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Hot weather to continue scorching northern and central Vietnam

Extreme heat has put northern-central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri at risk of forest fires.

Vietnam Airlines postpones shareholders’ meeting until July 16

Vietnam Airlines Group will postpone its shareholders’ meeting until July 16, according to a decision signed by Chairman of Vietnam Airlines Executive Board Pham Ngoc Minh.

Binh Thuan: 2020 Kate festival slated for October

The 2020 Kate festival is scheduled to take place in Phan Thiet city of the south central province of Binh Thuan on October 15-16, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced.

Vietnam calls on int’l community to maintain humanitarian aid for Syria

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the UN, has called on the international community to continue providing humanitarian aid for Syria and emphasised the necessity for a consensus on the humanitarian aid issue.

Phu Quoc tightens land laws again

The People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province has issued a document to temporarily halt the splitting of land plots and transferal of land use purposes in the island district of Phu Quoc.

Striker Cong Phuong could miss AFF Cup

If HCM City City go far into the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup this year, striker Nguyen Cong Phuong will likely miss a large chunk of the national team's AFF Cup campaign.

Unique forest task force team

Patroling the most remote part of Pu Mat National Park to stop illegal hunting of animals and illegal logging is a tough job, but the dedicated members of the local forest task force are up to the challenge.

EU sees ASEAN as indispensable partner in green agenda

EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans talks to on the outcomes of the 36th ASEAN Summit which was hosted online by Vietnam last Friday.

Vietnam gets closer to COVID-19 vaccine

A vaccine for COVID-19 that is being developed by State-owned vaccine manufacturer VABIOTECH Co., Ltd. could generate relatively high immune response, according to the company chairman Do Tuan Dat.

Amended law on drug prevention and control needs detailed provisions on treatment, intervention

The ministries of Public Security and Justice should make clear that drug addiction is a disease and social evil, the vice chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Social Affairs said

Chinese cars become more popular in Vietnam

Chinese cars can attract Vietnamese customers because they cleverly imitate European, Japanese and American luxury models in appearance, while the selling prices are very reasonable.

HCM City determinedly promotes IC industry

The integrated circuit (IC) industry of HCM City has witnessed much development since 2017 thanks to a series of successful products that were able to attract attention of leading experts in the field. 

Open mindset needed for prize-winning game business in Vietnam to take off

Strong development of the night economy, including prize-winning games businesses, could help Vietnam’s tourism compete with regional peers.

Farmers work at night to avoid severe heat

It’s 2am in the rice field of Tam Hung Commune, Thanh Oai District in the western outskirts of Hanoi. The darkness overwhelms the immense space. Surrounding villages are still deep in sound sleep.

Loving moments of motherhood

Despite the difficulties in mountainous and remote regions, mother’s love showed by women to their children is always beautiful. 

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 30

HCMC hotels suffer despite big discounts

HCM City determines to encourage AI development

HCMC People’s Committee has just organized a meeting about strategy planning for the national Artificial Intelligence (AI) development and preparation tasks for the upcoming Vietnam AI Festival 2020. 

Vietnam's seafood exporters setting up basis for EVFTA boons

Vietnamese seafood producers are developing their material in a sustainable way to make use of incentives for rising exports to the EU market.

Vietnam's garment industry yet to enjoy benefits from EVFTA

It is anticipated that local textile and apparel firms will not be able to enjoy any immediate benefits from the European Union -Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) once it enters into force due to rules of origin, according to insiders.

High Command of Coast Guard Region 3 promotes dissemination of law to local people

The High Command of Coast Guard Region 3 cooperated with the Propaganda Department of Xuyen Moc District Party Committee to organize a meeting