PPPs take on South Korean flavour

With Vietnam as a focus of President Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy, South Korea is supporting the country’s development of the legal framework on public-private partnership investment.

Former deputy principals of Hanoi-based university seized

The Ministry of Public Security on Saturday evening declared that it had arrested two former deputy principals of Dong Do University for “forging in their work”.

Hanoi FC to play Quang Nam in National Cup final

Hanoi FC advanced to the National Cup final after their controversial 3-0 win over HCM City on Sunday at Hang Day Stadium.

Streamlined admistrative system required to boost business environment: The World Bank

The outlook for Vietnam’s business environment remains positive but further digitalisation and streamlining of the administrative system are required, a World Bank expert has said.

 

Local drugmakers ride on to ethical medicine

Although strong solutions exist, the biggest Vietnamese drugmakers reported poor performance in the first three quarters of 2019, putting their future targets at risk. 

Essex lorry deaths: Vietnamese PM demands investigation into trafficking of Vietnamese citizens

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered a probe into trafficking of Vietnamese citizens amid fear that Vietnamese are among victims of the 39 people found dead in a semi-trailer truck at an industrial park in Essex, the UK.

Kieu Loan among Top 10 finishers at Miss Grand International 2019

Kieu Loan, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Grand International 2019, secured a Top 10 finish during the pageant’s grand final which was held in Venezuela on October 26. 

Xoe Thai – unique cultural feature of the Thai people

The art of Xoe Thai dancing is one of the specific cultural traits of ethnic Thai people. This is a community activity imbued with Thai ethnic identity in the northern mountainous localities.

Bill on entry, exit of Vietnamese citizens under spotlight at NA on October 28

The National Assembly is set to consider two draft laws, including a bill on entry, exit of Vietnamese citizens, on October 28, as part of the on-going 8th session.

Two Vietnamese scholars conferred with French distinctions

French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery honoured two Vietnamese scholars within the framework of the Franconomics international forum 2019 held in Hanoi on October 23.

Coffee chains move to streets to sell their products

Highlands Coffee, Vinacafe and Passio all have been selling coffee in vending machines and at new coffee stalls in places with heavy traffic.

Havesting sandworm in Vietnam

Every year, between the 9th and 10th months of the lunar year, farmers in the northern province of Hai Duong drain their fields and go on the hunt for sandworms.

Dragon boat tour on Perfume River

Dragon boat tours on Huong (Perfume) River have drawn a flock of visitors who have not only admired Hue imperial city but also immersed themselves in melodies of Hue songs.

Leaps and bounds to capture investment in next-generation investment projects

With the global digital wave hitting Vietnam, the country has been actively renovating itself into an attractive destination for new-age investors.

Vietnamese automobile manufacturers focus on importing cars, neglect production

In the first half of the year, the number of cars imported to Vietnam increased by 500 percent, while some models saw a sharp increase of 650 percent compared with the same period last year.

Markers for a structured law on public-private partnerships

Vietnam is boosting attraction of investment through public-private partnerships. 

Love in Pieu scarf of Thai women

The ethnic Black Thai of Vietnam’s northwestern region value the Pieu scarf as a symbol of love and an important clothing accessory for women. All Black Thai women can weave and embroider Pieu scarves.

Golden opportunity for Vietnamese workers

With a host of high-income nations opening their doors to Vietnamese guest workers in recent times, this marks a golden opportunity for local labourers to secure a quality job and enjoy attractive incomes.

Half of Mekong Delta to be lost under sea level: research

More than half of the Mekong Delta will disappear under sea level in the next two generations if no action is taken now, research has found.

HCM City to host Miss Charm International 2020

HCM City will host the Miss Charm International 2020, the first of its kind in the world, early January.

Vietnam win bronze medal at AFF futsal champs

Vietnam won a bronze medal after they crushed Myanmar 7-3 in the third-place playoff match of AFF HDBank Futsal Championship at the Phu Tho Stadium in HCM City.

Street style fashion down to Hanoi streets

The Best Street Style show kicked off the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall Winter 2019 in Hanoi on Saturday, attended by contestants from Vietnam's Next Top Model 2019.

 

Vice President meets foreign leaders on NAM Summit sidelines

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on October 26 met with leaders of Venezuela, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Pan-African Parliament on the sidelines of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Azerbaijan.

39 truck deaths in UK: Vietnamese Embassy will take citizen protection measures

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK has said it is ready to take citizen protection measures if any of the 39 people found dead in a container at Waterglade industrial park in Essex on October 23 are confirmed to be from Vietnam.