Vietnam adopts latest technologies in cardiovascular surgery

The adoption of the latest advancements in cardiovascular surgery such as robot-assisted surgery and three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopic surgery has resulted in better treatment of cardiovascular diseases in Vietnam.

The 4th Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival to kick off

The 4th Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival will show family-themed films in Hanoi from November 30 to December 3.

State strictly controls trading, transport of smuggled pigs

The General Department of Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has requested its branches in some southern provinces strengthen inspection and control over the trading and transport of smuggled pigs.

Japan Airlines to recruit manpower from central Vietnam

Representatives of Japan Airlines (JAL) will co-operate with Dong A College in human resources training for its airline and ground services in Japan from 2020, marking the JAL’s first-ever manpower training programme abroad.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 28

 

Korean firm to develop 900-million-USD smart IP in An Giang

 

Will Chinese cars flood the Vietnam market?

Car dealers have halted the import of Chinese cars but are expected to resume early next year.

CPTPP creates opportunities for foreign investors in Vietnamese aviation sector

As a member of WTO and EVFTA, Vietnam has yet to permit foreign investors to offer air transport services, though aviation services and projects have been opened for investment since the signing of CPTPP.

 

Snap happy at Lai Xa

Lai Xa Village is considered the birthplace of Vietnamese photography. Though times are changing, visitors can still get a picture of the past at Lai Xa's photography museum.

Pivoting strategies to open new business space

Forging responsible value chains, caring for the environment, and striving to improve the life of all stakeholders are becoming the lodestar for businesses in reinventing their appeal to customers.

UK envoy says to visit families of truck victims

British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has said that he plans to visit the affected communities to express his condolences to families of 39 Vietnamese victims found in Essex, the UK last month.

 

Time is ripe for Vietnam's agriculture digitalization

Agriculture enterprises have been quite active in applying innovative solutions to transform towards digitalization.

Empowering people with disabilities, ensuring equality

In Vietnam, the implementation of basic rights of people with disabilities has changed dramatically, from humanitarian assistance to development assistance.

Cigarette smuggling boats seized in Vietnamese waters

Vietnamese customs officers have seized 58 boxes of smuggled cigarettes in Vietnamese waters, online newspaper vietnamplus.vn (Vietnam News Agency) reported yesterday.

UNDP and Da Nang work towards smart, green and inclusive city

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative in Vietnam, Caitlin Wiesen applauded Da Nang for its commitment to its growth as a smart, innovative and thriving city.

Vietnamese writers receive SEA awards

Three Vietnamese writers – Nguyen The Quang, Le Minh Khue and Tran Hung – have received the Southeast Asian Write Award in Bangkok.

Quang Hai listed among top players at SEA Games

Vietnamese star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is named among the top six footballers who are set to shine at the 2019 SEA Games by the prestigious sport website FOX Sports Asia.

Vietnamese officers of second Level-2 field Hospital leave for South Sudan

A total of 30 members of the second Level-2 Field Hospital departed for South Sudan from Hanoi on the Royal Australian Air Force’s Boeing C-17 Globemaster III on Tuesday morning.

Dong Nai’s water seriously polluted, HCM City vows to rescue river

Dong Nai River, which provides water to millions of HCM City residents, is seriously polluted with ammonium and microorganisms, while manganese concentrations are on the rise.

China investment in Vietnam surges amid trade war

FDI commitments in the January – November period totaled US$31.8 billion, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Property developers disregard green space regulations

Although real-estate development projects are required by law to incorporate parks and gardens in their area zoning, many investors in HCM City are blatantly disregarding this. 

 

Building a global gateway for foreign trade in Mekong Delta

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Transport Ministry to complete the revised planning of the Soc Trang seaport system and Tran De Port, so that they can be assessed together with the Master Plan on National Seaport System. 

Electronic devices pose a threat to children

When Pham Thu Huong is busy working or cooking, she often gives her smartphone to her five-year-old son. It keeps him quiet because he can listen to music and look at pictures.

Sustainability, food safety management vital for Vietnam: AmCham

As Vietnam’s population continues to grow, coupled with increasing incomes and the rising demand for new food and beverage markets, issues related to sustainability and food safety management standards have become crucially important.

Vietnam's top badminton player Tien Minh misses chance to compete at SEA Games 30

Nguyen Tien Minh, Vietnam’s leading badminton player, has missed the chance to vie with other regional rivals at the SEA Games 30 due to injury.

UN rallies partners to take a stand against sexual violence

Multiple cultural and sport events will be taking place nationwide from November 25 - December 10 to urge actions to end sexual violence against women and girls in Vietnam.