Private firms confused about anti-corruption law

Private businesses have said they were unsure about how to implement the 2018 Law on Anti-Corruption that came into effect on July 1.

Despite overall optimism, health remains top concern of VN consumers

It's understandable that Vietnamese are increasingly concerned about health issues as air and water pollution has become palpable in large cities.

US deals power up trade for balancing out deficit

Vietnam is reaching for aircraft and energy orders to balance trade further with the United States, with the future prospects to increase footing of investment and trading flows from the US being in the pipeline. 

The human rights situation of prisoners always complies with regulations

Prisoners at the No. 3 detention center are all guaranteed to enjoy the most basic human right to maintain physical condition, thereby other rights can be promoted.

Trafficked bear rescued en route to Ha Tinh Province

A bear was found caged on the back seat of a taxi en route to the central province of Ha Tinh on Wednesday.

Vietnam Puppetry Festival to open in HCM City

The second puppetry festival will take place on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on December 28-29, with the aim of creating a cultural exchange site for local residents on the occasion of the New Year and honouring

Vietnam under pressure to address corruption in private sector: UNDP

Corruption increases the cost of doing business, distorts the competitive environment, limits opportunities for investment and widens the growing social inequality, according to a UNDP expert.

Vietnam highly likely to be upgraded to second emerging market next September

The upgrade is likely to widen Vietnam’s access to large funds allocated according to the FTSE Emerging Index, including Vanguard FTSE Emerging Market ETF.

International Food Festival opens in Hanoi

The 2019 International Food Festival – the 7th of its kind recently held in Hanoi – warmed the winter thanks to the purpose of raising fund for poor children.

 

Bac Ninh investigates illegal dumping of toxic waste into Cau River

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in northern Bac Ninh Province has asked all relevant authorities to investigate the illegal dumping of toxic waste by a local environment company into the province’s Cau River.

Vietnamese government gets serious about unmanned and ultralight aircraft

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has asked the Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Industry and Trade to request declarations from organisations and individuals which own unmanned aerial vehicles.

Agri-trade to blossom through EVFTA

Agricultural businesses are amplifying investment to make use of opportunities provided by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which promises to increase Vietnam’s export of agricultural products.

Folk festival in downtown Hanoi

Various folk activities will be on show at the first ever Folk Culture in Contemporary Life Festival this weekend at Ly Thai To Park in downtown Hanoi.

Administrative reform efforts to contribute to ensuring human rights

When it comes to efforts to ensure human rights in Vietnam, the positive changes in administrative procedure reform must be mentioned.

 

Talk show about Tet in the south at Salon Saigon

A talk show about Tet in southern Vietnam will be held at Salon Saigon on December 22.

Foreign direct investment and mature M&A boost investor confidence

The past two years have seen capital flows into Vietnam continue to steadily increase, as well as some of the country’s biggest mergers and acquisitions deals to date. 

Vietnam needs to use resources more effectively

Vietnam’s resources are scarce and are not being used efficiently, experts say.

Teachers anxious over voting textbook deadline

Teachers have complained they have not been given enough time to decide which new text books they would be using in class next year.

Vietnam works to protect human rights

Le Hoai Trung, deputy foreign minister talks to the press about Vietnam’s achievements in promoting human rights.

Vietnam needs little more time to achieve 90-90-90

Việt Nam News reporter Khoa Thu talks to Eamonn Murphy, Regional Director of UNAIDS, Asia and the Pacific, about the opportunities and challenges facing the elimination of HIV as a public health threat by 2030.

In Thai Nguyen, communities help to ease HIV/AIDS burden

Dam Huy Hoang’s heart skipped a beat as the second pink line started appearing on his client’s HIV test strip.

Vietnam, Belarus’s top legislators hold talks

Vietnam and Belarus should work together to lift the two-way trade to $500 million to match both sides’ potential and desire, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Taking care of happiness and the comprehensive development of the people

Vietnam's human rights achievements originate from the Vietnam Communist Party's point of view on human rights.

Agriculture driving economic growth

Despite numerous risks, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector is expected to reap bigger fruits in 2019 with more investments implemented, making it one of the key drivers of economic growth. Thanh Dat reports.

Vietnam's contributions to global human rights

Over the past seven decades, Vietnam has significantly contributed to human rights.