Six Asian investors are filing a lawsuit against Huy Vietnam

Six Asia-based investors of Huy Vietnam are filing a lawsuit against founder Huy Nhat for suddenly closing the Mon Hue restaurant chain.

Two Chinese nationals prosecuted for US$65,000 theft

Police in Danang issued a statement on October 29 that they have put two Chinese nationals into temporary detention in order to launch a full investigation into the charges of stealing property.

Miss International contestants attend welcome party

Tuong San, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International 2019 along with 82 other entrants participated in the welcome party of the pageant which was recently held in Tokyo, Japan.

Storm Matmo to hit Vietnam today

Storm Matmo is forecasted to hit Quang Ngai and Ninh Thuan provinces on October 30 afternoon.

International U21 football tournament to open in Da Nang

The International U21 Football Championship 2019 is slated to take place at Hoa Xuan Stadium in the central city of Da Nang from October 30 to November 5.

Vietnamese horror film tops at VN’s box office

The psychological thriller Bắc Kim Thang (Home Sweet Home) currently ranks top at Vietnam’s Box Office – a website analysing ratings of films screened at cinemas nationwide.

Vietnam receives precious paintings from Japan

Five precious Japanese paintings belonging to Japanese collector Ito Chihiro have been presented to the Museum of Vietnam History in HCM City.

Short Vietnamese film heads to the Netherlands to compete

Surpassing other nine finalists, Bi, Không Sợ Nữa (Bi, No More Fear), a film by HCM City-based video production FGS, won the highest prize in 48 Hour Film Project Vietnam.

HCM City lacks teachers for students with disabilities

The lack of teachers for students with disabilities in HCM City is posing concerns to educational experts.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 30

PM to attend 35th ASEAN Summit in Thailand

 

Restaurant chain Mon Hue owes more debt than previously reported

Mon Hue, a chain of restaurants with a large network of outlets across the country, suddenly closed its doors recently.

Dance festival Xposition ‘O’ comes to HCMC for first time

The Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta will for the first time take place at Soul Live Project Complex in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 2.

Experts say Vietnam demand for machinery to keep growing

Vietnam’s machinery and equipment market has achieved solid growth in recent years and the momentum is expected to continue, making the country increasingly attractive to foreign investors, experts have said.

 

Hanoi strengthens water testing after Da River pollution crisis

The chairman of Hanoi People's Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung, has directed city’s Health Department to test multiple water samples every day and report to city leaders and publicise the results to local citizens.

HCM City to build VND1.4 trillion museum in District 9

The HCMC government has approved a proposal to develop a museum in District 9, instead of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2, at a total cost of VND1.43 trillion.

Hanoi, HCM City install cameras at schools

Surveillance cameras have been installed at schools in Hanoi and HCM City in an effort to prevent school abuse.

F&B to drive retail property market in HCM City

Food and beverage and fashion and lifestyle will continue to drive demand in HCM City’s retail property market, according to real estate consultancies.

 

Dak Nong police arrest five for poisoning pine trees

The Investigation Police Agency of Dak Song District in Central Highlands Dak Nong Province have detained five people for alleged deforestation.

Minister denies reports about 14 Vietnamese identified among 39 deaths in UK

Minister of Public Security To Lam has denied media reports that 14 out of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated truck trailer in Essex, southeastern England, last week were from the north-central province of Nghe An.

Experts quash rumours of deadly virus

Medical experts have denied the existence of a deadly virus which causes myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscles.

Vietnam's top Muay Thai fighter will compete in ONE Championship in Singapore

Vietnam's top Muay Thai fighter, Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat, will face Japanese fighter Yuta Watanabe in the ONE: Edge of Greatness event to be held in Singapore Indoor Stadium on November 22.

Vietnam Cinema Department head fired over Chinese map claim

The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has dismissed the head of the Cinema Department, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, following the approval of Abominable at local cinemas.

Joining Marrakesh Treaty will help the blind: experts

The lack of documents in Braille and audio books, as well as few sign language speakers limits blind people's development, according to Pham Viet Thu, President of Việt Nam Blind Association.

F1 construction work causes congestion in Hanoi

The construction of the F1 race track is causing traffic chaos along Le Quang Dao Street in Hanoi.

Vietnam's forex rate forecast to remain stable till year-end

The VND was expected to remain broadly stable against the USD over the remainder of 2019 and to be slightly weaker on average over 2020, buoyed by robust FDI inflows, dollar purchases by businesses, and a healthy foreign reserve position.