Phu Yen consolidates coastal dyke to protect airport

Authorities of the south-central province of Phu Yen have taken action to strengthen an eroded coastal dyke to protect Tuy Hoa Airport.

New Hue-Da Nang bus route service to launch

The central city of Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue Province plan to launch a shuttle bus network to serve 14,000 commuters and tourists between the two cities each day from January of 2020.

Festival showcases Hoa Binh Province's traditional food and handicrafts

A food tray featuring the traditional dishes of Muong ethnic minority in Hoa Binh has been recognised as the biggest of its kind by the Vietnam Book of Records.

 

Artist gives fresh coat to traditional paintings

From the perspective of young artist Nguyen Xuan Lam, folk paintings proved their vitality in modern times at an exhibition of his works that is opening in downtown Hanoi.

Children’s beloved cartoon charactors to perform in Vietnam

The beloved Dou-PinkFong and Baby Shark are coming to HCM City, offering local children a chance to sing and dance with the popular characters.

Used Apple Watches arrive in Vietnam en masse at cheap prices

The Apple Watch Series 1 are being sold without charging accessories and watchbands.

Driving test shake-up could help tackle fraud, improve road safety

A planned shake-up of driving tests will ensure transparency and reduce the opportunities for fraud while improving road safety.

New puppet shows over Christmas and New Year

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre will host two shows to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.

New Zealand choreographer stages dance on Central Highlands

A contemporary dance featuring special observations and feelings about space, people and the rhythm of life will be held in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak at 7.30pm on December 20 and at the Military Theatre, HCM City on the following day.

Children face the pitfalls of life online

Nguyen Le Hien was shocked to learn her well-behaved 13-year-old daughter had asked her friends to beat up a classmate to address a personal conflict that began on a social network.

High demand for skilled workers

Dao Quang Vinh, Director of the Institute of Labour and Social Affairs under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, talks on challenges and opportunities  presented to Vietnamese working people by Industry 4.0.

Hanoi old villas turned into restaurants

Many old villas in Hanoi which are in the list of being needed for preservation have been transformed into restaurants.

Modern university libraries serve students’ learning demand

Well-equipped and modern academic libraries to meet students’ demand of learning and relaxing are becoming an ideal destinations of students after class, break time and even weekends.

Youth orchestra celebrates one-year anniversary with operatic concert

The Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO) will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a concert of operatic arias and piano solo featuring internationally acclaimed artists.

 

SEA Games 30: Vietnam win long-awaited gold in men’s football

Vietnam won the first-ever Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal after defeating their Indonesian rivals 3-0 in the final match in the Philippines on December 10.

Ensuring and promoting human rights in innovation practices

For over 30 years of Doi Moi, ensuring and promoting human rights has made great achievements, which are important for the cause of building socialism and protecting the country.

 

Initial costs in green apartments offset later

Developers are moving towards sustainable development by promoting green apartment buildings but there are issues to surmount.

Tuition fee at high-quality public schools in Hanoi risen to US$220 per month

Parents of high – quality public primary and senior high schoolers will pay more tuition fee for the next academic year which has risen to VND5.5 million (US$220) per month and VND5.7 million per month respectively.

Vinachem to auction stake in Duc Giang Chemical Group

The Viet Nam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) has registered to auction all 11.45 million shares it holds in Duc Giang Chemical Group JSC (DGC), equivalent to 8.85 per cent of DGC’s capital.

Vietnam spends much on vegetables, fruits import

It’s unbelievable but true though Vietnam is one of the planet’s tropical fruit meccas, Vietnamese consumers pour a lot of money on foreign fruits.

Foreign investors grasp more control overn Vietnam’s aviation market

Experts believed that the government’s decision on increasing foreign holding will be a springboard for foreign investors to penetrate into the Vietnamese burgeoning market.

Ex-Party chief of Ha Giang Province faces disciplinary action for exam fraud

Former Party Secretary of Ha Giang Trieu Tai Vinh could be subject to disciplinary action following the exam fraud uncovered there in 2018, when his daughter’s scores were illegally enhanced in the 2018 national high school examination.

 

VN textile and garment industry may fail to reach $40 billion target

The target of exporting $40 billion worth of textiles and garments this year may be unattainable.

Important premises to ensure civil rights and human rights in Vietnam

The August Revolution of 1945 created great potential for firmly defending national independence and sovereignty - an important premise to ensure civil rights and human rights.

 

Hanoi: Medical workers suspended from work for cheating testing process

Three medical workers of Saint Paul General Hospital in Hanoi have been suspended, accused of tampering with HIV and Hepatitis B testing kits.