Cai Rang floating market in pictures

The Cai Rang floating market on the Can Tho river, six kilometers from the center of Can Tho city, is a popular attraction in the Mekong Delta.

 

Police take DNA from relatives of potential truck victims in UK

The police of Nghe An and Ha Tinh on October 27 took hair, blood and nail samples from people who had earlier reported their children missing, after 39 people were found dead in the back of a truck in the United Kingdom’s Essex.

Developments in East Sea, impact of trade war on VN National Assembly agenda

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh today delivered a report on developments in the East Sea and the impact of the U.S.-China trade war at the National Assembly’s ongoing eighth sitting.

HCM City uses cameras to enforce traffic laws

The HCMC government is increasingly resorting to cameras to enhance the enforcement of traffic rules and impose fines on traffic violators, reported Thanh Nien newspaper.

Artist shows Vietnamese spirit in marquetry pictures

Nguyen Trung Ky from Ho Chi Minh City has spent his life promoting marquetry. The artist has used this foreign art style to create gorgeous pictures about Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 28

In-house Lawyers Congress 2019 to open in Hanoi in November

 

Start-up on mission to make VN greener

Developing a business related to the environment is not usually the first option for most start-ups due to the lack of profit. However, Tran Thi Thoa decided to take a risk.

Vietnamese firms to export straws made from coconut milk

Making straws from coconut milk can help to reduce plastic waste and boost exports of coconut products.

Devising strategies for a global financial centre

In the context of many nations developing their international financial centres, Vietnam may also begin to follow suit.  

Cambodian woman arrested for drug trafficking

Security officers at southern Tay Ninh Province’s Moc Bai International Border Gate have detained a Cambodian woman for illegally transporting drugs.

Entertainment Events in Vietnam from October 28 to November 3

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

P2P loans finding favor

Peer-to-peer lending fills a critical gap in Vietnam's financial landscape but full regulation is lacking.

Vietnamese students enjoy big wins at International Science Competition

Vietnamese students participating in the International Science Competition 2019 (ISC) in Bogor, Indonesia, have enjoyed success in the event, with all of the delegation’s members bringing home prizes.

Vietnam's Tuong San participates in busy opening days at Miss International 2019

Tuong San, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International 2019, has enjoyed a hectic schedule during the first few days of the pageant, participating in a wide range of activities.

HCM City prepares for high tide flooding

Many areas in HCM City will be flooded due to high tide on October 28-29.

ASEAN recognises three more Vietnamese national parks

Three national parks and a national reserve in Vietnam have been recognised as ASEAN heritage parks, raising the total number of ASEAN heritage parks in Vietnam to 10.

Multi-billion dollar capital flows to e-commerce in Vietnam

The multi-billion dollar capital flow which went to India and helped the country build decacorns (startups with value of over $10 billion) and unicorns (over $1 billion) in e-commerce, is now heading for Vietnam.

Vietnam among top 25 global performers in credit access: WB

Vietnam has made considerable progress in terms of providing access to credit to become one of the top 25 global performers, according to the newly-released Doing Business Report 2020 produced by the World Bank.

Vietnamese doctors introduce robotic surgery overseas

Doctors from Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have recently visited the Philippines to perform robot-assisted sleeve gastrectomy operations, showcasing the technique to their local peers.

Vietnam hosting 12th EST forum in Asia

The 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia is being held in Hanoi from October 28-30.

Seven-day holiday for Lunar New Year 2020 approved

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs proposal on a seven-day holiday for the Lunar New Year (or Tet) in 2020.

 

Nine investigated for toll road fraud

Police have launched an investigation into nine people allegedly involved in bidding and accounting fraud on the HCM City-Trung Luong expressway project, a major toll road in southern Vietnam.

Digital prosperity is near

Vietnam is swiftly developing its digital economy and infrastructure in order to proceed with the digital transformation of the country. 

Number of Vietnamese articles in scientific publications is growing at faster rate than other regional countries

Vietnam is the fastest growing country in the region in terms of articles in scientific publications, while Singapore, India and Pakistan have the highest output.

Vietnamese Finance Ministry’s legal framework to allow FIE bourse entry

The Vietnamese government is on the way to remove roadblocks for foreign-invested enterprises to raise public capital on local bourses, in a signal to attract more overseas attention.