Essex lorry deaths a great humanitarian tragedy: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

After the UK police’s announcement on late November 1 that the victims in the Essex lorry case are thought to be Vietnamese, spokesperson of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang said that this is a great humanitarian tragedy.

HCM City students make biodegradable products from potatoes

Two students from the HCM City University of Economics and Finance have made biodegradable products from potato starch in an effort to reduce the use of single-use plastic items.

Are CCTV cameras the right way to focus a limited budget?

In order to quickly achieve smart city ambitions, authorities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Vinh Long recently gave the green light to installing a network of surveillance cameras.

What do Vietnamese business people think about proposals on working hours?

National Assembly Deputies spent the whole day on October 23 discussing the draft of the Labor Code.

Visiting symbolic Hanoi Flag Tower at Vietnam’s southern tip

The replica of Hanoi Flag Tower in Ca Mau cape is expected to be a spotlight of the region, thereby, draw more tourists to the southern tip of Vietnam.

Craft villages develop despite urbanisation

Urbanisation in rural areas has caused many traditional craft villages to shrink over the years.

Man enriches Vietnamese meals with Japanese style tofu

Giving up a stable job at a leading Japanese research centre with a high salary to return to Vietnam and start a business at the age of 54 may be beyond most people's imagination. 

US imposes tax on Chinese goods, affecting Vietnamese businesses

Chinese and South Korean partners in June unexpectedly announced the cancellation of contracts signed with Zara, a yarn producer in Dong Nai province.

Da Nang proposes entrance fee to city's centre

Da Nang City Transport Department proposed a vehicle congestion charge on October 31.

Free book-café funded by RoK opens in Da Nang

A free library project was inaugurated in Da Nang on October 30. It was funded by Daegu city, the Republic of Korea to mark the 15th anniversary of friendship between the two cities.

HCM City's Bui Vien street bustles with visitors for Halloween celebrations

Both local people and tourists gathered on Bui Vien walking street in HCM City to celebrate Halloween, with many people dressing up in colourful and scary outfits such as ghosts and devils to enjoy the festivities.

HCM City to have children protection force

HCM City People's Committee has proposed to set up a special child protection force amid the rising number of child abuse cases.

Vietnamese PM’s attendance in summits aims to enhance ASEAN solidarity

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s participation in the 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits on November 2-4 is set to demonstrate Vietnam’s efforts to join hands with other members to enhance the bloc’s solidarity and relations with partners.

Vietjet inks deal with Airbus to order 20 A321XLR aircraft

Vietjet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus on October 31 signed a contract for 20 brand-new A321XLR aircraft.

Property group FLC cancels share issuance

Property developer FLC Group has cancelled the issuance of 300 million shares for current shareholders.

 

Serviced apartments for rent mushroom in downtown HCM City

Instead of investing millions of dollars to build properties in HCM City’s inner districts, real estate developers are renting properties and furnishing apartments and putting them up as mid-priced serviced apartments for rent.

 

Hoang Anh Gia Lai ink two-year deal with Serbian defender Memovic

Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC have signed a two-year contract with Damir Memovic, one of the best foreign defender in the V.League 1.

Vietnam's condotel market heats up after a quiet period

Several months ago, the condotel market was described as ‘falling into decay’, but now it is heating up again.

Vietnam potential market for fintech companies

Vietnam is a promising market for fintech companies thanks to its young demographic, strong e-commerce growth, and increasing smartphone and internet users, heard a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31.

Typhoon Matmo injures 6, collapses hundreds of houses in Vietnam

At least six people were injured and hundreds of houses were destroyed as Typhoon Matmo barrelled across central and south central provinces from Quang Ngai to Khanh Hoa on Wednesday.

Former science and technology director expelled from Party

The Dong Nai Party Executive Committee has voted unanimously to expell Pham Van Sang, former director of Dong Nai Province’s Department of Science and Technology for his violations on three agricultural projects. 

Vietnamese environment ministry to consider applying Japanese water tech widely

The noxious odour and level of mud in the To Lich River and West Lake in Hanoi have decreased dramatically since nano-bioreactor technology has been applied, according to a JETRO representative.

Vietnamese schools to face shortage of art, music teachers next year

High schools are expected to face a shortage of music and art teachers when the new education programme begins in the 2019-21 academic year.

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One more storm to appear in East Sea