Stricter penalties for drunk driving help reduce road accidents

Normally, Thanh Nhan Hospital in Hanoi admits about 100-130 patients per day, but the number of emergency cases fell to 60-70 last week.

US Development Finance eyes to invest in Vietnamese enterprises

US Development Finance Corporation is committed to investing in Vietnam, particularly in energy, healthcare and infrastructure development.

Pushing forward with reform is essential for Vietnam to buttress growth: HSBC

HSBC expected Vietnam’s economic outlook to remain positive and GDP to grow 6.6% in 2020.

Vietnam to imports 100,000 tons of pork in Q1 to offset shortage

Vietnam would import 100,000 tons of pork in the first quarter this year to stabilize the domestic market and lower pork prices, which have surged since the outbreak of African swine fever.

Vietnam allows Japan to open consulate general in Da Nang

Vietnam has approved Japan’s proposal to open a consular general in the central city of Da Nang, the biggest city in Central Vietnam, after a meeting between the countries’ top diplomats this week.

CMC Technology & Solution named Top 10 APAC cloud consulting and service companies

US-based CIO Advisor magazine has honored CMC Technology & Solution (CMC TS) as one of Top 10 APAC Cloud Consulting/Services companies. CMC TS is the only Vietnamese enterprise to be on this list.

 

Hanoi alone won’t be able to mitigate air pollution

Mitigating air pollution in Hanoi is a difficult task as pollutants are spread out in the air with no boundaries. Hanoi alone won’t be able to fulfill the task, scientists say.

A evening of poetry and music at Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon will host a performance of poem reading and music called “Soirée Saigon” on January 15.

An outstanding student with a passion for AI research

Hoang Trung Hieu, 23, is the only student selected as Outstanding Young Citizen with excellent achievements in AI research.

Doctors, nurses welcome Tet in hospital

Tet (Lunar New Year) is a time for families to get together and celebrate up and down Vietnam, but not for medical workers.

This year's Techcombank HCM City International Marathon to attract 16,000 runners

The 2020 Techcombank HCM City International Marathon, slated for December this year, is expected to see the participation of more than 16,000 runners.

The magic of the FA Cup remains

Sometime in the past, in a galaxy far, far away, the FA Cup really, really did mean something.

FVH lecture on Tet traditions

Like previous years, right before Tet (Lunar New Year), the Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a lecture on Tet traditions on January 17.

Traditional customs for Tet in Old Quarter

Traditional cultural activities will be hosted by the Đình Làng Việt (Vietnamese Communal House) group and the Hanoi Old Quarter management board on January 18 in downtown Hanoi.

HCM City unclogs roads with a raft of infrastructure works

New bridges and roads have helped ease the traffic congestion that used to occur frequently in some areas in HCM City.

More OCOP products to be certified

Vietnam hopes to have 3,843 products qualified for standards of One Commune-One Product (OCOP) programmes by this year, said deputy minister of agriculture and rural development Tran Thanh Nam at a conference in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Mekong Delta farmers expect good harvest of Tet flowers

Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region are expected to have a good flower and ornamental plant harvest, as well as good prices, for the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, which falls on January 25.

HCM City-based artists introduce artworks in capital

Three artists from HCM City have organised the first joint exhibition in Hanoi, showing off their best artworks.

2019: eventful year for Vietnamese billionaires

Thaco’s president spent big money to rescue Hoang Anh Gia Lai, while Vingroup’s president transferred the retail division to Masan to gather strength on automobiles and technology.

Vietnam aren’t afraid of UAE: midfielder Hung

The United Arab Emirates are very strong but Vietnam aren’t afraid of them, according to midfielder Nguyen Trong Hung.

Hanoi to build a road connecting Phap Van-Cau Gie and Belt Road No.3

Hanoi has proposed building a road connecting Phap Van-Cau Gie Highway with Belt Road No.3 from 2020 to 2022.

David Bowie Night at Hanoi Rock City

A music night dedicated to legendary musician David Bowie will take place at Hanoi Rock City (HRC) on Saturday.

Ex-leaders of HCM City commit serious violations: Party inspection body

Serious violations made by former leaders of the HCM City Party Committee should result in disciplinary action.

Vietnamese startups find it difficult to call for capital

South Korea, not the US or Singapore, is the market where many Vietnamese startups will call for capital, according to Pham Ngoc Huy from Vietnam Silicon Valley.

Director wants better conditions for TV series production

Vietnamese television series are flourishing on the small screen, with Về Nhà Đi Con (Come Home, My Dear), Quỳnh Búp Bê (Quỳnh the Doll) and Cả Một Đời Ân Oán (Life of Love and Feud) all huge hits.