Vietnamese, Korean artists to perform at HCMC conservatory

The HCMC Conservatory of Music will hold a Vietnam-South Korea concert titled United Family Concert at its concert hall on December 6, featuring famous artists from both countries.

Coal export quota for the year not reached

Coal miners are allowed to export 2 million tons of coal, but they have not used up the yearly quota.

Typhoon Kammuri heads towards Vietnam after slamming Philippines

Typhoon Kammuri has entered the East Sea, packing winds of 90-100 kilometres per hour near its eye, with gusts of over 118 kilometres per hour, after sweeping through the Philippines.

Asiatic black bear rescued after being kept for 30 years

Four Paws Organisation has rescued an Asiatic black bear which has been kept by a family in the northern mountainous province of Son La for nearly 30 years.

Bamboo Airways set to receive first Dreamliner

Bamboo Airways will receive its first wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Noi Bai International Airport in December, the first of many such aircraft to join its fleet at the end of 2019 and early 2020.

Technologies create more opportunities for young generation

Today is a special day for 12-year-old Nguyen Khac Nhat Nam at his game design class.

 

Vietnam, Laos to co-operate in Indochinese archival preservation

The directors of the departments of State Records Management and Archives of Laos and Vietnam yesterday signed on a MoU to enhance co-operation in archival management especially sharing the documents relating to Indochina.

Hanoi woman offers home to abandoned cats

A woman in Hanoi has been rescuing hundreds of abandoned cats for the past 20 years.

Techfest 2019 kicks off in Ha Long

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has urged Vietnamese start-ups to come up with initiatives, make new technology-based products and not be afraid of risks.

 

Masan MEATLife set to list shares on UPCoM

Masan MEATLife Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of Masan Group, will list its shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market on December 9 at a reference price of VND 80,000 (US$4.46).

 

Seafood processor Hung Vuong to sell 5 million treasury shares

Hung Vuong Corporation (HVG), one of the biggest seafood processors in Viet Nam, plans to sell five million treasury shares to raise capital to supplement business activities and enhance operational efficiency.

 

VN coffee sector to expand intensive processing to add value

Vietnam has set itself a target of increasing the ratio of processed coffee from the current 10 per cent to 30-40 per cent by 2030 to add value, the Viet Nam Coffee Week heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

 

Vietnam wants private electricity grid investment

A lack of electricity transmission grids is preventing renewable energy projects from generating at maximum capacity.

What do foreign investors worry about when investing in VN infrastructure projects?

There are three problems which may make foreign investors shrink when considering investment in transport infrastructure projects in Vietnam.

Christmas season comes to Da Nang, Hoi An

A performance by children's choir and a Filipino band sparked the Christmas Lighting Ceremony Furama Resort Da Nang on December 3, launching a month of performances and events celebrating the New Year in the central city.

Law to be revised to ensure the rights of minors

In order to ensure the rights of minors, the issue of protecting children from labor exploitation must be included in the amendment to the Labor Code this time.

 

More needs to be done to protect children from dirty air

Children in Asia-Pacific have suffered a great deal due to air pollution and extreme weather events, experts have said.

Vietnamese actor to be honoured at Asian Stars Up Next Awards

Vietnamese actor Lien Binh Phat will be honoured at the 2019 Asian Stars: Up Next Awards presented by the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) and American entertainment media company Variety.

Trade deals trigger foreign investments in Vietnam’s food sector

According to forecasts of BMI Research, Vietnam’s food industry is expected to achieve annual growth of 10.9% in 2015-2020.

The basis for human rights in Vietnam is to maintain a peaceful and stable environment

The practice of struggle of our nation clearly proves that the guarantee of human rights is inseparable from national independence, peace, democracy and development.

 

30th SEA Games: Vietnam draw with Thailand to earn semifinal berth

Vietnam’s U22s advanced to the semifinals of the 30th SEA Games men’s football after making a remarkable comeback draw against Thailand on December 5.

Educators say probability, statistics classes at VN general schools are necessary

While parents fear that the teaching of probability and statistics may be a burden on second graders, education experts believe that the subjects will be useful.

RoK, Vietnamese artists display works together

A painting exhibition introducing monochrome paintings by Republic of Korean and Vietnamese artists has opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi.

Legal limbo pushes transgender people to unsafe medical services

Transgender people in Vietnam have struggled to access hormone treatment, psychological consulting and sex reassignment surgery due to lack of a transgender law, despite one being discussed four years ago.

JEBO ready to fund cleanse of polluted To Lich River

A Japanese organisation on Tuesday announced it was ready to pay all costs to clean the heavily polluted To Lich River and West Lake in Hanoi following a remark by an environment official saying the firm's sewage treatment technology had failed.