Illegal construction removed in Trang An Complex

Ninh Binh provincial authorities have directed related agencies to remove constructions illegally built in the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.

 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets top leaders of Myanmar

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Myanmar President U Win Myint in Nay Pyi Taw on December 17, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in various spheres.

Painter Luong Xuan Doan elected as Vietnam Fine Arts Association’s President

Painter Luong Xuan Doan was elected as new President of Vietnam Fine Arts Association (VFAA) at its ninth National Congress for 2019-2024 tenure which convened in Hanoi on December 17.

 

Hoi An to restore carpentry village

Authorities of the central city of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province have approved a project to restore and develop Kim Bong Carpentry Village.

Export of tra fish expected to reach $2.06 billion this year

 Vietnam’s export of tra fish is forecast to reach US$2.06 billion this year, decreasing by 9 per cent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

 

Vietnam remains a top destination for cross-border investment

A survey of business leaders in the Asia Pacific region has revealed Viet Nam is a top destination for cross-border investment.

Hanoi students honoured at Asian International Children’s Film Festival

A film created by students from Viet Duc High School in Hanoi titled "The To-do list" has been recognised by winning the Outstanding Film Award at the 13th Asian International Children’s Film Festival in Japan.

First Vietnamese Tet festival to be held in southern Japan

A Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival will be held for the first time in Fukuoka, the largest city in Japan’s Kyushu island, on January 12, 2020.

Are Vietnamese 'tolerating' pollution better than other countries?

That is a question posed by experts in the context of the high air pollution concentration in Vietnam.

Vietnamese women’s football team at SEA Games receives historic bonus

The national women’s football team which competed at the SEA Games 30 enjoyed being recipients of bonuses totaling VND22 billion during a ceremony held on December.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 18

High-tech supply chain the key to sustainability for VN agriculture: experts

Tet holiday to be haunted by Vietnamese horror film

During the upcoming Tet holiday, cinemagoers will be able to enjoy not only comedies but also a horror movie that will be released on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Hanoi bans lorries and construction during Tet

Vu Van Vien, director of the Hanoi Department of Transport speaks about its plan to keep good transport flow for Hanoi during upcoming new year festivals.

Kumquat and pomelo gardeners gear up for Tet

These days, kumquat and grapefruit fields across Van Giang district in the northern province of Hung Yen are being meticulously taken care of by talented gardeners in preparation for the traditional Lunar New Year festival.

More concern than joy


The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector remains the main driver for Vietnam’s achievement of the record high trade surplus in the first 10 months of this year.

EXO-SC booked to perform at 2020 K-Pop Super Concert in Hanoi

A number of renowned bands from the Republic of Korea (RoK), including EXO-SC and NCT 127, are scheduled to attend the 2020 K-Pop Super Concert in Hanoi on January 11.

 

Foreign investors sell more than buy in Vietnamese stock market

The Vietnamese stock market is very promising in the eyes of foreign investors. However, the barriers in liquidity and transaction fees have discouraged them.

Taking mother’s teachings to heart

One of the most common teaching from mothers all over the world is that you are not supposed to take anything from or talk to a stranger.

Identifying apt locations for industrial property

The industrial property landscape in Vietnam is changing with localities looking at raising costs of land. 

Vietnam enjoys record trade value

Vietnam’s trade value this year was estimated to touch US$500 billion, two years after hitting the $400 billion threshold.

VN higher education is profitable sector for investors

As Vietnamese are spending more money on their children’s education, higher education in Vietnam has proven to be a lucrative business.

VN Football Federation's Vice President to manage AFC U23 champs

Vietnam Football Federation's Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan has been appointed head of the 2020 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship's organising board.

Vietnamese dairy industry to gain annual growth rate of 10 per cent

The Vietnam Dairy Association forecasts Vietnam's dairy industry will grow from 9-10 per cent next year and local milk consumption per capita will reach 28 litres in 2020.

 

Bikelife Dong Nai to race at Tour de Selangor

Vietnam's Bikelife Dong Nai cycling team will take part in the Tour of Selangor in Malaysia from December 18-22.

VN's midfielder Quang Hai to vie for Asian best player of 2019

National midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is one of the top 24 nominees of the Best Footballers of Asia 2019 award held by China's Titan Sports newspaper.