AI for early warning about liver cancer

Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) is studying a system to support the diagnosis of liver cancer using AI to analyse ultrasound images and interpret gene data.

Phan Thanh Nhien, from snowy peak to silver screen

Phan Thanh Nhien, born in 1985, is the youngest of five siblings. He starred in Hai Phuong (Furie), the acclaimed action movie released earlier this year.

Grassroots hospitals need to be active in improving their doctors’ capabilities

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a decision to grant full autonomy for four hospitals for a trial period.

Sustainable water management a solution for drought

Chau Tran Vinh, deputy head of the Department of Water Resources Management talks about how to sustainably manage water resources while climate change has triggered drought and salinity intrusion for coastal plains.

 

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Vietnam imports US$6.6 billion in textile-garment materials in H1

 

Competition rising in VN ice cream market

Ice cream is also a market where local and foreign brands are battling it out for market share.

EVFTA: a 'highway' with many toll collection stations

The EU Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA) has been compared to a highway which allows businesses to go faster and boost their exports.

Hang Ma street makes preparations ahead of mid-Autumn festival

With the mid-Autumn festival just around the corner, Hang Ma street in Hanoi has been lit-up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area.

Veteran artists show silk paintings in Hanoi

Silk paintings depicting nature and the female form are on display at an exhibition titled 'August' in Hanoi.

Central Highlands dams in state of disrepair, pose threat of bursting

Provinces in the Central Highlands region face the risk of reservoirs bursting since hundreds of them are damaged or degraded.

Hanoi spruced up for August Revolution and National Day

The capital city of Hanoi is preparing to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Hanoi house wins gold in National Architecture Awards 2018

“Bac Hong house” by architect group Lab Concept, was awarded a gold medal in the rural house category in the National Architecture Awards 2018.

Officials arrested, auto firm may not be listed in 2019

The recent arrest of former directors at the Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM) has derailed the company’s future business plan.

 

National Assembly mulls cutting road fees

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has proposed removing the road maintenance fund and petrol price stabilisation fund.

 

Vingroup to support science and technology projects

Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF) on Monday announced VND124 billion (US$5.32 million) in investment for 20 science and technology projects.

 

Vietnam sees more investment opportunities from China’s BRI

Vietnam, together with some other Southeast Asian countries, is increasingly seeing investment opportunities related to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), two separate reports issued this month show.

 

Whale dies in Ninh Thuan Province

A whale died on Monday in Vinh Hy Gulf of the south-central province of Ninh Thuan, despite the efforts of local residents and authorities to save the animal over the past three days.

 

Ministry of Information and Communications prepares to auction 2.6 GHz bandwidth

MobiFone, Viettel, Vinaphone, and other telecom companies are eyeing the chance to win the MIC’s license to roll out 4G services on the 2.6GHz bandwidth.

 

FPT Software’s solution, platform to be commercialised in Taiwan

FPT Software of Vietnam and Taiwanese system integration solution provider ThinkPower have inked an agreement on the distribution of the former’s digital transformation solution and platform in Taiwan.

 

Hanoi records nearly 2,400 cases of dengue fever

The capital city of Hanoi has experienced a boom in the number of dengue fever cases from several places across seven districts, according to the municipal Department of Health.

 

Hanoi exhibition marks 50-years of President Ho Chi Minh’s testament

The capital city of Hanoi recently saw the launch of a photo exhibition themed “50 Năm Thực Hiện Di Chúc Chủ Tịch Hồ Chí Minh”, or the 50-year implementation of President Ho Chi Minh’s testament in 1969.

IMF, ILO pledge further support for Vietnam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to work with and assist Vietnam in policy consultancy and capacity improvement, the IMF’s newly-accredited Resident Representative in Vietnam Francois Painchaud has said.

Singaporean investors find gold in Vietnamese stock market

Singapore-based investors flock to the Vietnamese stock market as the country offers strong growth and safety against global volatilities.

 

Vietnam's top badminton player suffers early elimination from BWF World Champs

Nguyen Tien Minh, Vietnam’s top badminton player, endured an early exit at the BWF World Championships which are currently underway in Basel, Switzerland.

 

US competitor Erin Stern wins Muscle Contest Vietnam 2019

Erin Stern of the US came first in IFPP Bikini Pro category in the Muscle Contest Vietnam 2019 which wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City recently.