Toothbrush traumas

All of us can recall vividly when our gag reflex kicks in as a doctor’s tongue depressor probes a bit too far in our mouth, nature’s clever way of ejecting undesirable objects.

Fairness must be guaranteed in use of natural resources

Dang Hung Vo, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, talks about solutions to unleash the private sector’s potential.

Energy partners ramp up calls for DPPA pilot

While direct power purchase agreements have been one of the key drivers of global renewable energy infrastructure, especially in wind and solar, there is no defined plan for a pilot mechanism in Vietnam yet.

Next phase of Japan ties kickstarted

Legal uncertainty in public-private partnerships, supporting industries, and manpower needs further changes to facilitate a new wave of Japanese investment in the coming months. 

Amazon Global Selling to support Vietnamese merchants

Global e-commerce platform kicks off cross-border e-commerce in Vietnam.

Expanding space for overseas Vietnamese intellectuals' contribution to the country

Over the past twenty years, through policies and practical actions, overseas Vietnamese-related affairs have been continuing to realize the Resolution No. 36 of the Politburo on overseas Vietnamese and brought it to life.

 

Loggers arrested for machete attack on rangers

Police have arrested five illegal loggers who allegedly attacked a forest ranger in Yók Đôn National Park.

 

Luong Xuan Truong's goal is best of Thai League in 2019

Luong Xuan Truong was playing in the Thai League for four months and scored just one goal, but what a goal it was.

 

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 21

HCM City wants local businesses to create global brands

 

Muong Thanh Hotel investor sues Danang authorities

Dien Bien Construction Private Company No 1 has lodged a lawsuit against authorities in Danang City after being asked to dismantle a part of their construction in Ngu Hanh Son District.

Folk Art Awards 2019 honours 61 outstanding works

The Vietnam Folk Arts Association on Friday honoured 61 outstanding folk artworks at a ceremony in Hanoi.

Moody's takes rating actions on 18 Vietnamese banks

Moody's Investors Service on Thursday took rating actions against 18 banks in Việt Nam, following its confirmation of Việt Nam's Ba3 sovereign rating and change of the sovereign rating outlook to negative a day earlier.

Quang Hai and Van Hau named among best ASEAN line-up of 2019

A total of four Vietnamese footballers, including Quang Hai, Van Hau, Hung Dung, and Ngoc Hai, have been selected in a line up of the best ASEAN team of 2019, as announced by Foxsports Asia.

HCM City begins work on first hazardous waste treatment plant

Ho Chi Minh City started work on its first industrial and hazardous waste treatment and recycling plant in Binh Chanh district on December 20.

Grand ceremony marks 75th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army

The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on December 21 to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22).

Vietnam sit on top of ASEAN in 2019

Vietnam end 2019 as the Southeast Asian No 1 team, following the December rankings released by FIFA on December 19.

Two Taiwanese drug traffickers arrested in HCM City

Two Taiwanese involved in a drug trafficking ring were arrested on December 20 while hiding in Ho Chi Minh City, police said on December 21.

Exporters warned of potential trade barriers under EVFTA

Vietnamese businesses should prepare to deal with potential trade barriers that could arise early next year when the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect, experts have said.

Hanoi and memories of Dien Bien Phu in the air

During the cold days of late December in 1972, Hanoi’s army and people resiliently defeated US B-52 warplanes to claim the ‘Dien Bien Phu in the air".

Health ministry asks for urgent Tamiflu import

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has urged Central Pharmaceutical JSC No.2 to import antiviral flu drug Tamiflu 75mg to deal with to a rise in flu cases in localities throughout the country, especially Hanoi and HCM City.

VN to join Microsoft's network security protection programme

With increasing use of technology, Vietnam is facing risks in terms of cybersecurity, threatening national security, said Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director General of the Cyber Security and High-tech Crime Prevention Department

Price falls challenge VN pepper growers

The pepper industry is facing problems in quality and price. Deep processing and product diversification are expected to help solve the problems.

Significant landmarks reached by Vietnamese men’s football team during 2019

The Vietnamese men’s football team progressing to the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup and their first ever gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games marks a year of memorable landmarks for football in the nation.

Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts hosts exhibition showcasing artwork on military

A total of 56 artworks have been put on display at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi as part of a range of activities taking place in the build-up to the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Hunger eradication and poverty reduction to ensure sustainable human rights implementation

The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 1722/QD-TTg approving the national target program on sustainable poverty reduction for the 2016 – 2020 period, which has added motivation for poverty reduction in Vietnam.