Vietnam-RoK contemporary painting exhibition set to open in Hanoi

The Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition themed “Different yet similar, similar yet different” is due to take place at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum and the Korean Cultural Centre in Hanoi from December 3-14.

Critical shortage of preschools in HCMC’s industrial parks

Participants of the yesterday national seminar “Policies on preschool education development in industrial and export processing zones” proposed some solutions for critical shortage of preschools in HCMC’s industrial parks.

Village saving helps address money need in northern highlands

The wind whistles through Lau Thi Xinh's hair as she drives her motorbike down the mountain.

Two decades of historical admin reform for business operations

The Law on Enterprises has undergone amendments since the first incarnation 20 years ago, which impacted the change in business freedom and contributed to a fair, and non-discriminatory business environment. 

Concert raises funds for underprivileged children

The Erato School of Music & Performing Arts will hold a concert at the French cultural center L’espace in Hanoi on December 11 to raise funds for underprivileged children.

 

Vietnam among the world’s top 10 countries to live in

The United Nations Human Rights Commission unanimously decided to approve the results of Vietnam's national report.

 

SEA Games 30: Vietnamese female footballers beat Indonesian sisters 6-0

Vietnam beat Indonesia 6-0 in the second match of Group B on November 29, winning the first ticket to the women’s football semifinals at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30).

Real estate woes seen looming next year: VNREA

The real estate market in 2020 is likely to face multiple challenges, Nguyen Tran Nam, chairman of the Vietnam National Real Estate Association (VNREA), told the 2019 Vietnam Real Estate Forum on Wednesday.

 

Vietnam's Ngoc Chau wins first round of SupraChat segment at Miss Supranational 2019

Ngoc Chau, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Supranational 2019, has been named among the winners of the first round of the pageant’s SupraChat segment at the ongoing competition in Poland.

Is Vietnam too cautious when setting economic development goals for 2020?

Many economic targets set for 2020 are lower in comparison with real implemented levels.

Banks warned of risks of accepting land as collateral

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has warned commercial banks of the risks associated with accepting land-use rights certificates as collateral for loans.

 

Korean firms to broadcast all of Vietnam’s matches at the SEA Games

Korean companies SPOTV and SBS have decided to broadcast all of the fixtures involving the Vietnam men’s national team in Group B at the ongoing SEA Games 30, which is currently underway in the Philippines.

Vietnam's aquatic export revenue likely to miss 2019 target

Vietnam’s aquatic export revenue is estimated to reach $778 million in November this year, pushing the total earnings in the first 11 months of 2019 to about $8 billion.

Ownership dreams out of reach with land hike?

Recent proposals in several cities to increase land prices, together with the current restrictions placed on new projects by local authorities, are expected to cause headaches for real estate developers.

Samsung to employ 3,000 local engineers for US$300 million R&D center in Hanoi

Samsung would continue to increase investment in R&D and supporting industries in Vietnam and seeks more support from the Vietnamese government, said Lee Jae-young, vice chairman of Samsung.

Sharp Vietnam once again accuses Asanzo of forging documents

Sharp Electronics Vietnam has once again sent a letter of denunciation to six ministries and agencies, accusing local electronics company Asanzo Vietnam of falsifying documents.

Vietnam has eight universities among Asia’s top list

The Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) came top among the classified Vietnamese institutions.

S. Korea to invest US$15.13 billion in Hanoi

South Korean investments in Vietnam will focus on developing industrial urban infrastructure, green and smart cities, shopping centers, hotel complexes, urban agriculture and high-tech applications.

People sleep outside after Cao Bang earthquakes

Many people in the northern province of Cao Bang's Trung Khanh District slept outside on Thursday evening for fear of earthquakes.

Vietnam’s booming fintech funding on Singapore’s heels

Vietnamese financial technology startups are quickly catching up with Singapore in attracting Southeast Asian venture capital funding, according to the Japan-based Nikkei Asian Review.

VESAK 2019: outstanding impression on religious life in Vietnam

Vesak is a cultural and religious festival to honor, praise and promote the moral values, the good and harmonious spirit of the Buddha.

 

H&M keeps expanding amidst fast-fashion's slowdown globally

As the fast-fashion trend has been spiralling down in the global market, H&M still accelerates its presence in Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam.

US pours money into gas industry in Vietnam

The current reserves of gas fields in Vietnam are estimated at 700 billion cubic meters, an amount that can be exploited for 40-50 years.

Vietnam should eliminate unfair incentives to grow the private sector

Nguyen Duc Thanh, director of the Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) talks to Việt Nam News about the role of the private sector in the local economy and how it can develop.

Ancient painting genre revived with family tradition

It's a bright sunny day in Ho Village in the northern province of Bac Ninh, and locals awake to the sound of machines printing votive money for the dead as they set about their daily routines.