Vietnamese billionaires’ sons succeed parents in business

Swift 247 was established in early 2019 to provide cargo transport service via technology, connecting transport modes and via air with its strategic partner Vietjet Cargo.

Charity photo project sees Vietnamese beauties shine

-A charity calendar for Tet 2020 has seen 12 Vietnamese beauties appear magnificent whilst each wearing the country’s national dress (Ao Dai).

Vietnamese agricultural products aim to join global value chain

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ha Cong Tuan talks to Năng Lượng Mới (New Energy) newspaper about the strengths and weaknesses of Vietnamese agricultural products.

100-Pillar House attracts visitors to Dong Thap province

A more than a century-old house which was built with over 100 precious wood pillars located in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is one of the popular destinations by the number of tourists.

ADB calls for modern marketing infrastructure in Vietnam

Experts at the Asian Development Bank have suggested a number of short- and long-term measures to improve agricultural wholesale markets in Vietnam, and thus help develop more efficient production and marketing systems.

How expensive is ‘clean’ power?

Gas-fired power is considered more friendly to the environment than coal-fired power, but the selling price is sky high.

Vietnam facing serious large-scale cyber attack

The Authority of Information Security made a request that all state offices, organizations, and businesses urgently scan and uninstall any possible malware released by a large-scale Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack to VN'S cyber space.

Chinese investment up while FDI approvals for Japan and S.Korea down

Signs of a slowdown in FDI have been recorded from two key markets, Japan and South Korea, though spikes have been seen from China despite projections that Vietnam would benefit from the Sino-U.S. trade war.

HCM City determined to clear up canals and channels

HCM City People's Committee has asked related agencies to focus on dealing with canal and channel pollution and encroachment in the area.

Learn how balancing bamboo dragonflies are made at craft village

Non-profit educational group Friend of Vietnam Heritage will on November 2 organize an excursion to Thach Xa craft village, which is famous for its colored balancing bamboo dragonflies.

Local content in cars woefully low

The automobile manufacturing and assembly industry has grown significantly over the past two years, but the ratio of local content in domestically assembled cars with up to nine seats is very low, ranging from 7% to 10%.

Two more families in central Vietnam report missing relatives

Two more families in central Vietnam have reported to local authorities that their relatives are missing and may be among the 39 people found dead in the back of a container truck on October 23 in the United Kindom’s Essex County.

Gojek, Grab seek to expand services in Vietnam

Ride-hailing firms Grab and GoViet, a subsidiary of Indonesia's Gojek, have taken turns to announce plans to pump additional funding into expanding their services in Vietnam to win more riders in this fast growing market.

Stunning designs by Thuy Nguyen unveiled at Vietnam Int'l Fashion Week

Renowned Vietnamese designer Thuy Nguyen revealed her latest fashion collection to watching audiences at the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week 2019 which was held in Hanoi on October 30.

Two Vietnamese futsal players poised to join Japanese club

Vietnamese futsal players Nguyen Minh Tri and Tran Thai Huy have signed a short-term deal with Y.S.C.C. Yokohama FC of Japan.

Best spots for a Halloween hangout in Ho Chi Minh City

With Halloween celebrations upon us and just about everywhere nationwide, including HCM City, getting into the festive spirit, here are a few suggestions if you are still wondering where you and your friends can celebrate a fun Halloween.

Non-state education remains small part of VN national system

State-invested education remains the backbone of the national education system, though Vietnam has been calling for investment from different sectors for many years.

Vietnam, US investigate $4b aluminum origin fraud

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province's Customs Department had seized a suspicious aluminum shipment worth US$4 million that was heading to the US and other countries, a General Department of Viet Nam Customs official said.

 

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 31

Vietnam, Australia hold third defence policy dialogue

 

Import licences to be granted online from November 1

Companies will be able to apply for import licences online from November 1 this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT)’s Foreign Trade Agency.

Tuyen Quang's Na Hang Reservoir offers stunning landscapes

Lying in the furthest district of Tuyen Quang Province, Na Hang Reservoir of the Tuyen Quang Hydropower Plant offers visitors a stunning view of green mountains, impressive caves and waterfalls, and clear emerald water.

Storm Matmo ravages central Vietnam

Storm Matmo has devastated many localities in the central and southern regions of Vietnam, causing damages.

Chinese-imported Volkswagen at Vietnam Motor Show featured nine-dash line

A Volkswagen Touareg displayed at Vietnam Motor Show 2019 in HCM City had a navigation app containing a map with the Chinese claimed nine-dash line in the East Sea.

Hanoi’s first metro line begins 20-day trial run

Hanoi's first metro project has started a 20-day trial run before being put into service officially.

Environment Minister checks on To Lich River cleaning project

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has visited the site and checked the water treatment project at the To Lich River.