Event held in HCMC to promotes VN-Indonesia economic ties

The Embassy of Indonesia in Hanoi, in coordination with the Indonesian Consulate General in HCMC, held the Bali & Beyond event at the Crescent Mall in HCMC from August 23 to 25.

 

Con Dao stops shipping waste to mainland

Authorities in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have agreed to burn domestic waste of Con Dao District instead of shipping it from the island to a landfill on the mainland.

Personal information can be easily exploited in Vietnam in illegal way

The Cyber Security Law strictly prohibits firms doing business on technology platforms to sell clients’ personal information.

Proposed weekly working hours attract mixed opinions

A new proposal for Labor Code amendments to reduce the standard working hours from 48 hours per week to 44 hours has been rejected for its lack of feasibility.

 

Two injured in canoe blaze in Nha Trang Bay

A large fire broke out at 9:15 a.m, August 26, on a canoe in Nha Trang Bay in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, injuring two people.

 

German technology to power HCMC’s first waste-to-energy plant in late 2020

As a first step in reducing the need to bury waste, construction of HCMC’s first waste-to-energy plant will begin on August 28, with its launch scheduled for the end of next year.

 

Indian passenger cheated by HCM City fake taxi driver

An Indian passenger was overcharged up to VND1.2 million (USD52.17) for just 8 kilometres taxi trip in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Hanoi: Hundreds of old people queue to get free bus pass

Hundreds of old people from 60 to 80 years old have queued outside of Thuy Loi University in Hanoi in order to apply for a free bus pass.

Tropical depression likely to turn into storm, bring rains to North VN

A tropical depression near the East Sea is forecast to turn into a storm and enter the East Sea region on Wednesday and Thursday.

 

VN banks warned about risks of real estate corporate bonds

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has instructed local banks to better control risks in corporate bond investment, especially bonds of real estate firms.

 

US-China trade war brings more challenges than opportunities

Many Vietnamese enterprises are keeping a close eye on the escalating US-China trade war and have said the challenges from it outnumber the opportunities for them.

 

Trade deals bring more foreign investment but also challenges

With its series of recent free trade agreements, Vietnam is becoming very attractive to foreign businesses, especially in the textile and garment sector.

 

VN Ministry of Industry & Trade accepts new Chinese origin form for imports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade last week informed the General Department of Customs to accept a new C/O form E in accordance with the ASEAN-China Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation.

 

Vietnam beat Russia 2-0 at U15 int’l football cup

Vietnam defeated Russia 2-0 at the U15 International Football Tournament Acecook Cup 2019 on August 26, the opening day of the event, in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

 

Vietnam vibrant with merger and acquisition activities

The merger and acquisition (M&A) scene in Vietnam has become increasingly active with more domestic firms setting up ties with global partners so their brands can reach global customers and develop domestically.

 

Morning glory

What's the story with morning glory? It's one of Vietnam's most popular foods but its so much more than just a side dish.

 

Bank loans keep flowing to real estate projects

Experts, citing figures and reports, affirmed that banks have not stopped funding real estate projects.

Local artist’s exhibition celebrates National Day

An exhibition of 52 paintings by local artist Duy Ninh is on display at the city’s Fine Arts Museum, 78 Le Duan street, in celebration of the 74th National Day.

Photo book honours President Ho’s testament

The first ever bilingual photo book featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament has been published by the Vietnam News Agency Publishing House in conjunction with the Ho Chi Minh National Politics Institute and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Nearly $61 million to improve Da Nang water environment

Da Nang authorities have decided to approve a project on building works to improve water environment in the east of Son Tra district at a total cost of over VND1.4 trillion ($60.8 million) between now and 2020.

 

Vietnamese NA leader meets her counterparts on sidelines of AIPA 40

Chairwoman of the NA Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with President of the Cambodian NA Samdech Heng Samrin and Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki in Bangkok yesterday.

 

Vallet scholarships granted to more than 500 high school students

More than 500 outstanding students from 58 high schools and six SOS children's villages in the north received Vallet scholarships at a ceremony in Hanoi on August 26.

 

Vietnam considers international suggestions for plastic waste control

Although there is no common formula suitable to all countries, Vietnam still needs to exploit the support and experience of many countries around the world to successfully implement a program on controlling ocean plastic waste, experts say.

Vietnam, Botswana celebrate 10-year diplomatic relations

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on August 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Botswana diplomatic relations.

 

Deputy PM, Botswana Foreign Minister hold talks

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Botswana Unity Dow in Hanoi on August 26.