Foreign investors grasp more control overn Vietnam’s aviation market

Experts believed that the government’s decision on increasing foreign holding will be a springboard for foreign investors to penetrate into the Vietnamese burgeoning market.

Ex-Party chief of Ha Giang Province faces disciplinary action for exam fraud

Former Party Secretary of Ha Giang Trieu Tai Vinh could be subject to disciplinary action following the exam fraud uncovered there in 2018, when his daughter’s scores were illegally enhanced in the 2018 national high school examination.

 

VN textile and garment industry may fail to reach $40 billion target

The target of exporting $40 billion worth of textiles and garments this year may be unattainable.

Important premises to ensure civil rights and human rights in Vietnam

The August Revolution of 1945 created great potential for firmly defending national independence and sovereignty - an important premise to ensure civil rights and human rights.

 

Hanoi: Medical workers suspended from work for cheating testing process

Three medical workers of Saint Paul General Hospital in Hanoi have been suspended, accused of tampering with HIV and Hepatitis B testing kits.

Swimmer Anh Vien to be honoured at 2019 SEA Games closing ceremony

Vietnamese decorated swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien will be honoured at the closing ceremony of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games scheduled in New Clark City, the Philippines on December 11.

 

Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts promote girls' education in Vietnam

The visitors joined the students in a life-skills training session where the girls practiced perseverance, critical thinking, negotiating, and leadership skills.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama makes a return visit to Vietnam

Politburo member, Secretary of HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan yesterday hosted a reception for former U.S. President Barack Obama who is paying a visit to Vietnam on December 8-11.

Paying special attention to UPR, Vietnam seriously fulfills its obligations and commitments

After the first difficult period of joining UPR, Vietnam has gradually demonstrated its efforts and commitments in promoting and improving human rights issues.

 

SEA Games 30: Wrestlers bring home three more gold medals

Vietnamese wrestlers made fans back home proud for nabbing three gold medals at the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) on December 10.

Vietnam attends ASEAN – China Centre Joint Council’s meeting

Ambassador Tran Duc Binh, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to ASEAN, has attended the 9th Meeting of the Joint Council of the ASEAN – China Centre (ACC) in Xian, China.

Start-ups must ‘go global’, says Grab’s Vietnam chief

Overcoming human resources problems, understanding local cultures and finding reliable partners are needed for Vietnamese start-ups to “go global,” the CEO of Grab Financial Group Vietnam Nguyen Tuan Anh has said.

Travel firms offer extra tours to SEA Games 30’s football final

Travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City have offered tours to take Vietnamese fans to the Philippines to watch their team competing in the football final of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30).

Vietnamese culture introduced at exhibition in the US

The Vietnamese Embassy in the United States has recently participated in the Winter International Exhibition in a bid to promote Vietnamese culture to international friends.

Lao Cai and Quang Nam golf course projects approved

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has approved of the plan to build the USD43m Lao Cai and Vinpearl Quang Nam golf courses.

  

Overseas Vietnamese: Vietnam's inseparable flesh and blood

For the country and people of Vietnam, overseas Vietnamese, wherever they are, are always an inseparable part of the nation's flesh and blood.

 

Hanoi plans to ease traffic congestion as Tet nears

Hanoi authorities have planned a range of measures to mitigate traffic jams and ensure traffic safety as the Lunar New Year approaches.

HCM City construction department launches housing app

HCMC residents can now search for information on housing projects before making a purchase, through a mobile app called SXD247, developed by the Department of Construction and FPT Information System Company (FPT IS).

Nghe An babysitter detained for child abuse

Police in the central province of Nghe An has been arrested for mistreating a 13-month old local girl.

 

Man sentenced 7 years in prison for careless trash burning causing forest fire

The People’s Court in Nghi Xuan district, the North Central province of Ha Tinh yesterday sentenced a 46 year old local man to seven years' imprisonment for breaking regulations on fire prevention and fighting on November 29.

Whitmore bacteria found in soil in family of dead kids in Hanoi

The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology in Hanoi has found Whitmore bacteria in soil in the family whose children died of the bacteria.

Low coffee prices upset farmers in spite of bumper crop

At this time, coffee farmers in Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai and Dak Nong provinces are entering harvest season. 

Explosive, detonator confiscated from air travelers

Investigators in Thanh Hoa Province have detained two air passengers for allegedly taking explosive powder and a detonator on board flight BL 565, departing from the central province to HCMC on December 9.

Vietnam makes progress in human development: experts

Vietnam has made good progress in human development, with an average annual Human Development Index (HDI) growth of 1.36 per cent during the 1990-2018 period.

Vietnamese enterprises urged to prepare for changes in tax policy

These policies not only introduce new tax treatments such as e-commerce transactions, re-auditing or the application of penalties, but also introduce new regulations of tax compliance and audit management.