French artists to perform 'Tale of Kieu'

Vietnamese epic The Tale of Kieu will be performed by French artists for the first time in Hanoi tomorrow.

Ha Tinh busts multi-million USD gambling ring

Police in Ha Tinh Province have busted an online football betting ring with total transactions easily reaching up to VND3 trillion (US$130.4 million).

Sotheby's pulls Vietnamese paintings from upcoming auction

Auction house Sotheby’s Hong Kong has pulled several Vietnamese paintings from an upcoming sale due to uncertainty over their authenticity.

HCM City to identity trees best suited to urban areas

HCM City plans to conduct research and identify trees resilient to natural disasters and suited to the local soil.

12 accused in fake cancer medicine trading case brought to court

The People’s Court of HCM City on September 24 opened the first-instant trial on 12 people accused in the “trading in fake goods being curative medicines” case at the Vietnam Pharma JSC (VN Pharma).

 

Hanoi Pride Festival 2019 welcomes 5,000 participants

The Hanoi Pride Festival 2019 was held in Hanoi for the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community on Sunday, with approximately 5,000 participants.

Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh launches #MeandMyTree campaign

Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh starred alongside foreign beauty queens as they joined together to launch the #MeandMyTree campaign in the Philippines which calls for people worldwide to protect the environment.

Vietnam wins prizes at China – ASEAN Theatre Festival

Vietnam has won two prizes at the 7th China – ASEAN Theatre Festival in Nanning city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China.

Technology is key to labor problems in Vietnam

Vietnam is considered an attractive destination for investors thanks to the cheap labor force. In 2019, the minimum zonal wages of Vietnamese workers ranged between VND2.92 million and 4.18 million.

No prime time at Noi Bai airport left for Vinpearl Air’s flights

Vingroup’s Vinpearl Air selected Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi as its base, however, no prime flight slots are available for the carrier’s flights.

Vietnam, Germany mark 44th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Vietnam and Germany set up diplomatic relations on September 23, 1975. The ties were elevated to a strategic partnership in October 2011. Germany has become Vietnam’s top trade partner in the EU.

Vietnam's Mekong Delta declares urgent erosion situation

A number of provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta facing serious erosion along rivers and coastal areas are taking measures to protect the land and people in the area.

Le Quang Liem out of FIDE World Cup after fourth round

Vietnamese Grandmaster Quang Liem was knocked out of the FIDE World Cup after losing to defending champion Levon Aronian of Armenia in a tie-break on Sunday in Russia.

Northern Vietnam forecasted to see warmer winter this year

The northern region of Vietnam has been predicted to experience a warmer winter this year, said an official from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

 

VN banks boost sales of mortgaged assets to resolve bad debts

Many banks are auctioning mortgaged assets, mainly real estate, worth trillions of Vietnamese dong to speed up the resolution of non-performing loans.

 

Transport Ministry cracks down on container trucks violating transport rules

The Ministry of Transport has taken steps to prevent the increasing number of accidents involving cargo trucks and container trucks.

Saudi Arabia, Vietnam enhance trade exchange

The trade volume between Saudi Arabia and Vietnam has witnessed impressive growth. Last year, the trade exchange reached about US$1.81 billion. The current volume stands at nearly $1.05 billion. 

New rock formation exposed in Phu Yen

A formation of rock layers, similar to the national heritage site Ghềnh Đá Đĩa (The Cliff of Stone Plates), has been discovered at Xuan Duc Hamlet in the central coastal province of Phu Yen.

All nations, big or small, must uphold the rule of law in the East Sea

In a recent interview with VNA, Nguyen Manh Dong, head of the maritime affairs department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' National Border Committee, reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy

Hanoi astronomy park still far from completion

The outdoor astronomy park at Duong Noi Urban Area in Ha Dong District, Hanoi, which is the first of its kind to be built in Southeast Asia is still under construction.

39 officials disciplined for land violations in Soc Son forest

Hanoi's Soc Son District authorities have decided to take disciplinary action against 39 officials for violating forest land management and use.

Thailand spends $560 million on EEC development

The Thai government plans to allocate $560 million for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in fiscal 2020, according toKobsak Pootrakool, deputy secretary-general to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Vietnam need to improve as Malaysia are stronger

National football coach Park Hang-seo believes Malaysia have improved greatly recently, and his team need luck on their side when the two teams meet in the next 2020 World Cup qualifier.

Vietnam, Cuba hold fifth political consultation

Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son conducted the fifth political consultation with Cuba’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina González as part of his official visit to Cuba on September 19-21.

Doctor suspended for being accused of assaulting female intern

Authorities of Hue Central Hospital in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has decided to suspend a doctor who was accused of assaulting a female intern after she refused his sexual advances.