Vietnamese Public Security Ministry to investigate missing workers abroad

The Ministry of Public Security has directed the Social Order-Related Crime Investigating Police Department to work with Ha Tinh and Nghe An to verify information of local residents who reportedly went missing while moving from France to the UK.

Vietnam beat Thailand in AFC U19 Women’s Championship

Vietnam defeated the hosts Thailand 2-0 in the first match of Group A of the AFC U19 Women’s Championship 2019 at Chonburi Stadium on October 27.

Five Chinese and Vietnamese jailed for involving in illegal surrogacy ring

Two Chinese and three Vietnamese have been sentenced to 15 – 36 months in jail for operating a surrogacy network for commercial purposes at a recent trial by the Hanoi People’s Court.

Vietnamese Party leader, President receives Lao counterpart

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong on October 28 hosted a reception for his Lao counterpart Bounnhang Vorachith and a high-ranking delegation from the Lao Party and State.

Chinese official affirms working closely with Vietnam in truck death case

Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Geng Shuang on October 28 firmed that the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam is keeping close contacts with Vietnamese agencies for the case of 39 people found dead in a container truck in the UK.

Vietnamese National Assembly to question Government members on four groups of issues

The National Assembly will focus on four groups of issues during the question-and-answer sessions as part of its ongoing eighth session, said NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc said.

Public debt continues with downward trend, Gov’t report shows

Vietnam’s public debt will fall to 56.1% of GDP by the end of 2019 from 58.4% last year, according to the Government’s latest report.

Hanoi battling disease outbreak

Hanoi is facing the boom of some seasonal diseases, particularly dengue fever which has affected thousands of people.

UK Ambassador releases statement on deaths of 39 people in Essex

UK Ambassador in Viet Nam Gareth Ward released a statement on Monday on the deaths of 39 people in Essex.

Hanoi mural continues deteriorating

The mosaic artwork that runs along Hanoi’s dyke road has faced a more severe deterioration despite being restored.

Hanoi to battle plastic waste

Hanoi authorities have issued a plan to prevent and limit the use of plastic bags to 2020, with a view to 2025.

Vietnamese succeed in business in Laos

Many Vietnamese are conducting business in Laos.

Change of direction for VN solar industry

The country’s feed-in tariff has supported a boom for Vietnam’s solar sector, but now the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes a rate reduction in order avoid solar projects becoming a victim of their own success.

Framework mooted for stock listing

The Politburo recently issued a resolution paving the way for favourable conditions to attract and choose high-quality foreign direct investment into Vietnam. 

ACCIONA promotes clean environment and renewable energy development in Vietnam

Spain-based ACCIONA, a world leading company in sustainable infrastructure solutions and renewable energy projects for nearly 100 years, has officially entered Vietnam by celebrating the “Country Launch Event of ACCIONA Vietnam” in HCM City.

Hanoi seeks ways to reduce congestion caused by personal vehicles

The Hanoi Department of Transport recently held a seminar to discuss methods to reduce the number of private vehicles, with solutions centering on plans to limit motorbikes and charge tolls to cars entering central districts.

Race to seize Vietnamese smart lighting market

Elements are converging to make Vietnam a potential smart lighting market as light-emitting diodes (LED) are replacing traditional light appliances.

Lifting trophy with Saigon Heat like a dream: Nix

Saigon Heat have fulfilled their dream of lifting the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) title after beating Cantho Catfish in the decisive fifth match of the VBA final series last month.

Can Vietnam absorb increased FDI capital flow?

The investment capital keeps flowing to Vietnam, bringing concerns about the country's capability to absorb such a high level of capital resources.

Careful planning needed for road toll collection in Vietnam

Director of Hanoi’s Department of Transport Vu Van Vien talks to Vietnam News Agency about the city’s plans to collect tolls from vehicles.

Solving the problem of drink driving needs stronger effort

The Law on Preventing Alcohol’s Harmful Effect will take effect at the beginning of next year. There will be radical changes which will ultimately save lives, but can those changes be made?

Multinational drug traders cracking heads over stringent local regulations

Although having import licenses in hands, the road for multi-national corporations to trade drugs in Vietnam remains tough because of legal limitations.

Many Vietnamese fashion brands sinking into oblivion

Global Fashion Co. Ltd., owner of the brand Vascara, has sold most of its shares to a Japanese partner. 

So Kien Basilica attracts visitors for East-West fusion architectural style

Ke So Church or So Kien Basilica in the northern province of Ha Nam has become an attractive place for visitors for its East-West fusion architectural style.

PwC surveys how financial and tech firms navigate fintech landscape

PwC polled over 500 financial services and technology executives worldwide to figure out the factors that will determine the winners and losers of fintech.