Ministerial meeting issues joint statement on drug crime combat

Ministers of some Asian countries and representatives of organisations pledged to promote bilateral, regional and international cooperation in combating drug crime in a joint statement issued at a meeting in Hanoi on September 10.

 

Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka formed

More than 100 delegates representing the Vietnamese community in Fukuoka of Japan met in a meeting on September 8 to decide the establishment of the Vietnamese Association in the region.

 

Over 2,500 fire hotspots observed in ASEAN last week

No less than 2,510 hotspots, indicating the presence of forest fires, were spotted by satellites throughout the ASEAN region from September 4-7.

Artists display works inspired by insects

Five artists have selected ‘insects’ as the theme for their work displayed at an exhibition at the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies.

 

Vietnam attends ITU Telecom World 2019 in Hungary

Vietnam is joining more than 100 other countries and territories at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2019, taking place in Budapest from September 9-12.

 

Vietnam to loosen conditions for auto imports

The Vietnamese Government will soon issue a revision to Decree 116/2017 on the conditions for production, assembly, import and business of automobile warranty and maintenance services.

 

Nghe An leaves deep impression on foreign tourism reporters

Foreign tourism reporters toured different destinations in the central province of Nghe An on September 7 and 8 within the framework of the authorities’ programme on promoting local tourism.

Parade of classic cars in Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An hosted the 'Ethnic musical instruments and classic cars - heritage journey' to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the ancient town as a world heritage site.

Vietnamese workers attend foreign labour festival in RoK

Hundreds of Vietnamese workers across the Republic of Korea (RoK) participated in a foreign labour festival in Seoul on September 8.

Bangladeshi artists bring Ho Chi Minh’s life to stage

Late President Ho Chi Minh’s life, career and ideology were depicted by Bangladeshi artists in a special concert held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh last weekend.

Vietnam Motor Show 2019 to take place in HCM City next month

The Vietnam Motor Show 2019 (VMS 2019), to be held in HCMC from October 23 to 27, will be a get-together of 15 renowned automobile brands and hundreds of others in the automobile support industry.

 

ASEAN, China bolster trade partnership

Economic ministers of the 10 ASEAN member countries and China have agreed to bolster the bilateral trade during their meeting on the sidelines of the 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 51) in Bangkok.

 

Ministerial meeting aims to crack down on drug crime in Southeast Asia

A ministerial meeting on enhancing the cooperation effectiveness in combating transnational drug crime was held in Hanoi on September 10 as initiated by the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security.

 

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 10

An overview of the Vietnamese Government's actions on September 10th 2019.

Party disciplinary measures announced for two officials of Dong Nai province

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee decided on disciplinary measures against two officials of the southern province of Dong Nai during a meeting in Hanoi on September 10.

 

Top VN chess players Quang Liem, Truong Son compete at World Cup

Top Vietnamese chess players Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son are competing at the FIDE World Cup 2019 which began in the town of Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, on September 10.

 

Committee concerned over feasibility of North-South $58 billion high-speed railway plan

The Ministry of Transport’s $58 billion plan for the North-South high speed railway faces daunting financial challenges, the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) has said.

 

Thai Nguyen City deeply submerged after downpours

After the heavy rain this morning, many roads in Thai Nguyen City of Thai Nguyen Province have been deeply flooded; the traffic was paralyzed for hours; and some areas lost power.

 

Vietnam's Mekong Delta needs urgent measures to prevent drought, saline-intrusion

Immediate measures and long-term plans should be implemented quickly to help provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta cope with drought and saline intrusion, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh has said.

HCM City exhibition to showcase colours of life

A group of 22 painters from across the country will showcase their artworks at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum this month.

Vietnamese films to shine at Busan Int’l Film Fest

Vietnamese films Thưa Mẹ Con Đi (Goodbye, Mother) directed by Trinh Dinh Le Minh and Anh Trai Yêu Quái (My Annoying Brother) directed by Vu Ngoc Phuong will be presented at the Busan International Film Fest on October 3-12.

Departure time of North-South trains to be adjusted

Vietnam Railway (VNR) will adjust the schedules of North – South trains from September 15, after the peak travel season.

BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 10

Military Bank plans 43.2 million ESOP shares in Sep-Oct

New academic year begins, but teacher and classroom shortages still exist

The Ministry of Education and Training have asked the Prime Minister and the Politburo to approve a plan to increase the teaching workforce in 22 provinces.

Philippe Troussier to coach Vietnam 18 team

Philippe Troussier has been appointed coach of the Vietnam U18 team, the Viet Nam Football Federation has announced.