China is resorting to new forms of bullying in the East Sea

Less is heard these days about China’s massive terraforming operations in the East Sea, which not long ago exercised neighbours as well as the United States.

 

Sun Symphony Orchestra season-opening gala features world famous pianist

French musician Jean-Yves Thibaudet – one of today’s finest pianists – will fly to Vietnam to perform at the season-opening gala of the Sun Symphony Orcheastra (SSO) on October 23.

Dengue fever cases spike, Vietnamese Health Ministry amends guidelines for diagnosis and treatment

The Ministry of Health (MoH) will amend the guidelines on diagnosis and treatment for dengue patients in a bid to improve the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the mortality rate caused by the disease.

Universities concerned about graduates’ foreign language proficiency

Most schools require IELTS 4.5 English skill level for their graduates in non-linguistics majors, but this is seen as too low by many educators.

Star Awards honours contributors to Vietnamese entertainment

The Star Awards 2019 ceremony honouring the best in the Vietnamese entertainment scene will be held in HCM City on October 18.

Hanoi advises residents not to use tap water for cooking

Hanoi has advised residents in several districts not to use tap water sourced from the Da River for cooking and drinking after high levels of styrene were discovered.

Vietnam gives $523,000 to Cambodia for search of remains of Vietnamese soldiers

The Vietnamese Government has given US$523,000 to the Cambodian Government to assist in a joint effort to search, excavate and repatriate the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who fell in the war in Cambodia.

Another forest destruction case detected in Lam Dong Province

Central Highlands Lam Dong Province’s Da Lat City Police on Monday seized three loggers involved in cutting down pine trees in 151A sub-area, District 12, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Low rainfall worsened air quality in Hanoi

Last September recorded the lowest rainfall in the last six years, triggering air pollution and increasing the concentration of PM2.5, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Monday.

Hyperactive children with ADHD are not treated because of parents’ misperceptions

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is fairly common among children. However, because of parents’ lack of knowledge, the disorder cannot be identified and treated in a timely manner.

Michelle Obama, Bush’s daughter to visit Vietnam

Former US first lady Michelle Obama and Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former US President George W. Bush will go to Vietnam this December to share stories about people who are trying to promote girls’ education.

 

53 Southeast Asian monks go on a pilgrimage to five countries, calling for peace and mutual-respect

53 Buddhist monks from the five countries in the Mekong River basin - Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam - will go on an 18-day pilgrimage to call for peace and mutual respect. 

 

Vietnamese government bonds attract foreign investors

Foreign investors have made a net purchase of VND15.2 trillion worth of government bonds so far this year, according to SSI Retail Research.

Vietnamese cuisine to be introduced in France

An event called "Vietnam Cuisine Day in France" will be held in France’s Perpignan city on October 17-18 by the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry and the Vietnamese Embassy in France.

 

Hoang Hat poised to represent Vietnam at Mrs Worldwide 2019

Le Vu Hoang Hat will be Vietnam’s representative at the upcoming Mrs Worldwide 2019 pageant which is set to take place in Singapore from October 15 to 21.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 16

Billion-dollar smart city will express the spirit and vision of a new Hanoi

 

Discovering Chu Se terraced fields from height

The stunning beauty of the green terraced fields belonging to the Jrai ethnic group in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has proved a popular destination with travelers flocking to the area in recent time.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 16

Vietnam’s high-ranking military delegation visits EU

Vmap, iNhandao need community’s contributions to succeed

The initial database has taken shape, but the two pioneering component projects of the Vietnamese Digital Knowledge System Plan still needs more information contribution from the community to develop.

Vietnam to resolutely return foreign waste containers: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed on October 15 that the Government will take more drastic actions to protect the environment, including returning imported containers of waste to their source countries.

 

Vietnamese legislators deliberate reports on socio-economic development

The National Assembly Standing Committee spent the whole day discussing reports evaluating the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget in 2019 during the 38th session yesterday.

 

Vietnamese NA Vice Chairwoman meets IPU leader, Cuban counterpart

Vice Chairwoman of the NA Tong Thi Phong had separate meetings with President of the IPU Gabriela Cuevas Barron and Vice President of the Cuban NA Ana Maria Mari Machado yesterday on the sidelines of the 141st IPU Assembly.

 

Hoi An – convergence of quintessence and culture

The ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam has been honoured as "Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination" at the 26th World Travel Awards for the first time.

Vietnamese contestant Hoang Hanh wins bronze in Miss Earth’s national costume contest

Hoang Hanh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Earth 2019, has been awarded a bronze medal in the beauty pageant’s national costume contest.

Vietnam’s U22 team drawn in Group B of SEA Games 30

Vietnam’s U22 team have been placed in Group B at the upcoming SEA Games 30, alongside Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, and Brunei, following the draw which took place in Manila on October 15.