In Vietnam, resort real estate sees setback in sales

After a hot development period, resort real estate is facing challenges because of an oversupply of villas and condotels.

Goddess worship carries spirit of mercy and tolerance

People in many Asian countries worship Guanyin as a goddess of mercifulness and protection. However, the symbol of Guanyin in each country has some differences.

From cash-strapped university graduate to head of Stem Cell Institute

A biotechnology researcher who becomes successful with a drug could save millions of people is the favorite saying of Pham Van Phuc, 37, head of the Stem Cell Institute under the HCM City University of Natural Sciences.

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2019 Tea Masters Cup Vietnam opens

 

Book on Soviet Union-Vietnam friendship in First Indochina War published

Many once-secret documents and photos relating to the success of the 1954 Geneva Conference and the role of the Soviet Union-Vietnam co-operation were unveiled for the first time in a book released recently in Hanoi.

Good supervision activities win people’s confidence

Luu Binh Nhuong, deputy chairman of the National Assembly Ombudsman Committee, talks about the people’s expectation for high performance from all National Assembly deputies.

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Quang Binh calls for German investment in clean energy

 

HCM City localizes production of devices for smart urban areas

Sensors that serve the building of smart urban areas are being developed at HCMC Hi-tech Park.

Legal framework should support construction firms: insider

Cumbersome legal requirements are one of the biggest challenges for Vietnamese construction companies, said Nguyen Quoc Hiep, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors in an interview with VN Economy.

New pedestrian malls popular among all

The opening of pedestrian malls in major cities has been a boon for nightlife and the night economy.

 

Man devotes his life to helping children with disabilities

Tran Hoang Minh is unmarried and has fathered no children, but he has become a father figure for dozens of kids.

Hanoi's liberation to be commemorated by Dragon Dance Festival 2019

The fifth version of the Dragon Dance Festival will take place in Hanoi on October 6 as part of a series of cultural activities held to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the city's liberation on October 10.

 

NA deputies come out against increasing overtime cap

National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee members spoke out yesterday against a Government proposal to increase the national overtime cap for workers.

 

VN university graduates take jobs at factories

Many university graduates admit that they have had take jobs as workers at factories.v

Hanoi beat SLNA to win V.League

Hanoi FC have been crowned V.League champions after a 1-0 win against Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA).

VN Football Federation reschedules V-League 2019 for World Cup 2022

VFF and VPF have decided to reschedule V-League round 25 to give the Vietnam national team more time to prepare for World Cup 2022 qualifier.

 

Phuong Thuy dazzles in Ao Dai fashion show

Mai Phuong Thuy, Miss Vietnam 2006, appeared elegant in dresses by designer Adrian Anh Tuan as she took part in a fashion event yesterday (September 19).

Singapore gets two three-MICHELIN-starred restaurants for first time in history

The fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Singapore was unveiled and two restaurants, Les Amis and Odette were honoured with three stars.

 

HCM City seeks to become logistics hub

HCM City is working on a logistics development strategy that would make the city a major logistics hub and reduce logistic costs to 16 per cent of Viet Nam's GDP in 2025.

 

Vietnam Opportunity Fund completely exits Vietjet

VinaCapital’s Vietnam Opportunity Fund (VOF) has sold its entire holding in Vietjet Aviation JSC (HoSE: VJC).

 

Challenges ahead in meeting EUs quality standards

Viet Nam will have to address some challenges in order to fully grasp the benefits of the EU – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and its opportunities for the export of agricultural products.

 

Vietnam sets goals to reduce plastic waste

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) has decided that Vietnam has to control ocean plastic waste at source, on the mainland and on the sea.

Vietnam lead Southeast Asia in latest FIFA rankings despite falling two spots

Vietnam national team still lead Southeast Asia in the latest FIFA rankings with a wide distance ahead other regional rivals, despite having fallen two spots.

Former Tour de France champion to race in Vietnam

Cadel Evans, 2011 Tour de France winner and 2009 Road Cycling World Champion, will compete in the Coupe De Hue Gran Fondo 2019 in Hue on Saturday.

Textile and garment enterprises must pay more attention to chemical management

Textile and garment enterprises consume a large amount of chemicals for their production activities.