14 provinces in central Vietnam with huge economic potential

An overview of the economy of 14 provinces in the central region of Vietnam with huge economic potential.

Vietnam Coast Guard – core force in national security protection

For the past years, the Vietnam Coast Guard has always accomplished its mission successfully, contributing to firmly protecting the sovereignty, national security, safety and order in national waters.

Direct imports for pharma groups

The pharmaceutical market was aroused when French-invested Sanofi Vietnam received the certificate of eligibility for a pharmacy business from the Ministry of Health to directly import drugs to the country.

 

Vietnam’s strongest lineup ahead of crunch tie with Thailand

With the Vietnamese men’s national football team set to face bitter rivals Thailand in the Asian zone’s second qualifying round for the World Cup 2020 on September 5, here is how the team is expected to lineup:

Miss VN Phuong Khanh set for judging role in Miss Earth Colombia 2019

Vietnamese beauty Nguyen Phuong Khanh, Miss Earth 2018, has arrived in Colombia ahead of her stint as a judge for the Miss Earth Colombia 2019 beauty pageant.

Traditional artist to be honoured

Director Le Nguyen Dat, head of HCM City College of Theatre and Cinema's Traditional Art, is one of the many role models from across the country studying and following the ideology, morality and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh.

 

Arrest warrant issued for Dong Do University’s chairman

The Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against Tran Khac Hung, 47, chairman of the Board of Directors and head of the Training Institute at Dong Do University on charges of forgery.

Da Nang calls for high-tech investments in the US

A delegation of Da Nang City People's Committee led by chairman Huynh Duc Tho is paying a visit to the US to call for investment.

 

Kien Giang wants to turn Phu Quoc into an island city

The authorities of the southern province of Kien Giang have asked for the government's approval for the setup of Phu Quoc City and Tho Chau Island District.

 

US pianist Myra Melford to perform in HCM City this weekend

American pianist Myra Melford will perform in Vietnam for the first time at a unique jazz concert in HCM City on August 24.

 

Vietnam Airlines revises down revenue goals for 2019

Vietnam Airlines Group has revised down the projected consolidated revenue for 2019 from $4.8 billion as set in the shareholders’ annual general meeting in May to $4.5 billion.

 

Overview of Vietnam's seafood export in July

Vietnam’s export of aquatic products in July showed positive signs with an increase of 9 per cent year-on-year, particularly with exports of shrimp and other products rising, except for pangasius.

 

Vietnam investigates anti-dumping plastic products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued Decision No.2334/QD-BCT to launch an anti-dumping investigation into Biaxial Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film originating from China, Thailand and Malaysia.

 

Vietnam makes big leap in startup ecosystem ranking

In only two years, Vietnam has climbed to the third position among the six ASEAN countries enjoying the most active startup ecosystems, trailing behind only Indonesia and Singapore.

 

VND depreciates less than other regional currencies

The US Federal Reserve has cut the FED Funds Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5 percent because of the global economic growth slowdown, the trade tensions between the US and other countries, and low inflation rate.

App helps Vietnamese search int’l human rights law

The Australian Human Rights Commission and Ho Chi Minh Political Academy have collaborated to launch Rights App, a free Vietnamese-language reference guide to international human rights law.

One killed and 40 injured following road traffic accident in Khanh Hoa

One person has been killed, with an additional 40 others hospitalised, following a major road traffic collision that occurred between two passenger coaches in Dien Khanh district in Khanh Hoa province this morning.

Performance of Israel & Vietnam Folk Harmony to be held in Hanoi

The Israel & Vietnam Folk Harmony programme is scheduled to take place at the Youth Theater in Hanoi at 20:00 this Sunday, August 25.

 

Poetry lovers commemorate late poets

A series of cultural and art events will be held from August 25 to September 1 in Hanoi to commemorate poetry couple Luu Quang Vu and Xuan Quynh.

Exploring popular Nga Nam floating market

Nga Nam floating market in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has developed into a popular attraction with large numbers of visitors sampling some the area’s unique life and cuisine.

Mass fish deaths in Hanoi's Truc Bach Lake

Thousands of fish have suddenly died in Hanoi's Truc Bach Lake in the last few days.

Three young men missing at Dak Lak waterfall found dead

After three days searching, the authorities of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have recovered the bodies of three young men who went missing when swimming at Ia Grang waterfall in Ia Grai district.

 

HCM City to set off fireworks on September 2

HCM City authorities have decided to organise fireworks to celebrate the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) this year.

 

Foreign tourist killed in traffic accident in Ninh Binh Province

A foreign woman died when her motorbike crashed into a truck in the northern province of Ninh Binh yesterday, August 20. 

 

Craft beer festival set for Da Nang this weekend

The biggest craft beer festival in Da Nang, Beer United 3, will be held on August 24.