Son La court sentences defendants in exam scandal

The People’s Court of northwestern Son La province on May 29 announced punishment for 12 defendants involved in score manipulations in the 2018 national high school examinations.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talk with Singaporean counterpart

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 29 discussed on the phone with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong bilateral and regional cooperation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

General secretaries of Committee for Vietnam–China Bilateral Cooperation hold online meeting

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung held an online conference with the committee’s Chinese general secretary – Deputy Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui on May 29.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 30

COVID-19: Another imported case confirmed, total hits 328

 

Another heat wave strikes VN, temperatures rise to 40 again

Another heat wave is sweeping across the northern and central regions of Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and UV levels hazardous to human health.

VN garment exports forecast to plummet due to lack of orders

Vietnam's garment and textile exports in the first four months fell 10 percent year-on-year to 10.63 billion USD and could fall much further as buyers cancelled orders due to COVID-19, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas).

Vietnam strives to effectively attract private investment

Vietnam has been advised to introduce a range of solutions aimed at attracting private investment in an effective manner with the private economic sector increasingly becoming a key part of the national economy,

Exploring the stunning beauty of Ninh Thuan province

Whilst the southern central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is most famous for its deep blue sea and beautiful beaches with white sands, the province also boasts a range of other spectacular features.

High-quality programs at many universities enroll sub-par students

The State Audit, when working with the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), named a number of schools which enroll students of low quality for high-quality training programs.

Public investment to offer benefits to many local businesses

Public investment is expected to play a very important role in promoting economic growth in 2020 and the enterprises in the building material sector are the biggest beneficiaries, economists say.

IZ developers still make high profits amid Covid-19

Industrial infrastructure companies are still thriving amid Covid-19, and are expected to continue to grow as Vietnam is one of the best destinations for investors in the post-epidemic period.

Hue village makes national treasures

Phuong Duc is small village on the southern bank of the Perfume River in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. 

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MAY 30

Vietnam at advantage in economic recovery post-COVID-19: Former Deputy PM

Good infrastructure helps prevent drought and saltwater intrusion

Nguyen Hoang Hiep, deputy minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, talks to the media on his ministry’s plan to ensure steady water supply to the Mekong Delta in the dry season.

Disabled man earns good income from raising pigeons

With the right amount of effort and determination, anything is possible. That is exactly the mindset of the disabled owner of a pigeon farm in Nam Dinh Province.

Pineapple fields in Ninh Binh province

The Dong Giao farm in the northern province of Ninh Binh is famous for vast pineapple fields that create a colourful picture.

Vietnam wind power sector to see growing opportunities: Fitch Solutions

Vietnam contains one of the highest potential for wind power in the region, as it is endowed with high wind speeds particularly in the offshore or near-shore areas.

Catfish sales focus on home market as exports fall

Catfish products can bring export turnover of $2 billion a year, but, surprisingly, the fish has not been favored in the home market.

High Command of Vietnam Coast Guard issues "Vietnam Coast Guard’s Propaganda Handbook for Fishermen"

The legal handbook of the Vietnam Coast Guard has been released to promptly provide updated knowledge on Vietnamese laws on protection of sovereignty, ensuring security, order and safety at sea and the contents of the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard.

Four key measures help Vietnam control coronavirus

Vietnam did not shy away from broadcasting the seriousness of Covid-19.

More and more foreigners have need to learn Vietnamese

Not only expatriates in Vietnam but also foreign students in all over the world have a need to learn Vietnamese. 

 

Winners, losers expected from EVFTA

As free trade agreements (FTAs), including the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) that is about to be ratified by the Vietnam National Assembly, tend to be asymmetric in nature, 

Unique HCM City coffee shop takes books as payment

A coffee shop in District 1, HCM City, allows customers to exchange a book for an item on the menu.

Robots made of scrap inspire VN young people to protect environment

A team of young people that has created a giant robot made of automobile scrap hopes to create a park to display the robots.

Mekong Delta needs VND5 trillion investment for freshwater supply projects

To ensure rural residents have access to fresh water in the 2021-2025 period, localities in the Mekong Delta will require an investment of VND5 trillion.