Pictures by Vietnamese photographers in top 50 of AGORA Awards 2019

Four Vietnamese photographers have been named in the top 50 finalists of the AGORA awards 2019 - the biggest photography contest in the world.

Business associations disagree with working-time reduction

Most enterprise associations disagree with the proposal to cut working time from 48 hours to 44 hours per week under the draft revised Labour Code.

Japanese Koi fish released into Hanoi's To Lich river and West Lake to test for clean water

Both Koi fish and carp fish have been released by Japanese experts and Vietnamese scientists into areas of the To Lich river and West Lake that have been treated for pollution as a demonstration of how clean the water is.

Vietnamese expatriates in Germany celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

A group of Vietnamese expats living in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen in the west of Germany have taken part in jubilant celebrations to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival with a full range of activities.

Whitmore’s disease cases in Vietnam on the rise in rainy season

The latest case of Whitmore’s disease, also known as melioidosis, was reported at Hanoi’s Duc Giang General Hospital on Monday.

Casting for sequel of VN award-winning film underway

Vietnamese film producer and actress Truong Ngoc Anh is working on a sequel for her award-winning action movie Hương Ga (Rise) about the life of a female gangster named Dieu.

Australian project attracts students to study in Vietnam

Dr Tran Thi Ly is one of the 50 most influential women in Vietnam in the field of science anf education recognized by Forbes Magazine.

Competition in Vietnam's airline industry set to intensify

Increasing numbers of airlines and aircraft are putting serious pressure on Viet Nam’s aviation infrastructure.

Vietnam hard-pressed to maintain high human capital index in long term

Even though the human capital index (HCI) of Vietnam exceeds the global, regional, and even upper-middle-income country averages, Vietnam still faces challenges in ensuring high-quality human resources.

Korean stars to attend award ceremony in Hanoi this November

A host of Korean stars, including Park Min-young, Yoona, and Lee Jung-eun are scheduled to touch down in Hanoi this November for the Asia Artist Awards 2019 show, according to the ceremony’s organising board.

State may have to pay debts of Vietnam Development Bank

Acting on behalf of the government in disbursing capital for the nation’s important projects, the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) has been found committing serious violations.

HoSE, HNX will have separate roles and missions

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) will solely concentrate on operating the according to the Ministry of Finance.

 

Vietnam needs to target halal markets

Vietnam has missed out on US$23.6 billion in exports to halal markets, according to experts who spoke at a seminar on standards needed for Halal certification on Monday.

 

Latest Ao Dai collection by Nhat Dung unveiled at Mottainai Festival

Designer Nhat Dung showcased his latest Ao Dai collection during the Mottainai Festival 2019 which recently took place in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam's top chess player Le Quang Liem draws with Artemiev in FIDE World Cup

Vietnamese International Grandmaster Le Quang Liem drew with Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the first leg of the third round of the FIDE World Cup in the town of Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, on Monday.

Health ministry leaders responsible in fake cancer drugs scandal: GI

Government inspectors have found leaders of the Health Ministry responsible for wrongdoings at the ministry which led to the import of thousands of fake cancer medications by the pharmaceutical company VN Pharma.

Expo, summit to further drive ASEAN-China cooperation forward

The 16th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and the 2019 China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) will take place in Nanning, capital of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from September 21-24.

Vietnam strives to earn US$30bil. from tourism in 2019

The Vietnamese tourism sector is approaching to the target of welcoming 17.5 -18 million international visitors and serving 85 million domestic tourists in 2019, while earning revenue of nearly US$30.1 billion.

 

Vietnam carries out measures to lift EC’s yellow card

Vietnam has carried out comprehensive measures as recommended by the European Commission to remove a “yellow card” warning from the commission on Vietnamese seafood.

 

Chances for Vietnam universities after world rankings

For the first time, three Vietnamese universities have been named in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings.

Imported cars to be more expensive as VN raises luxury tax

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed raising luxury tax on some car models with fewer than nine seats.

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Vietnamese firms to attend India-CLMV trade meeting in India

 

Vietnam's power consumption demand estimated to rise nearly 10% in 2019

The power demand is estimated to increase by 9.9% this year, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).

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Short circuit caused Rang Dong fire: police

 

Achievements in urbanization must not be covered with garbage

People throughout the country will join forces to eliminate landfills and build a waste treatment industry, contributing a new achievement to the urbanization process.