Franco-Vietnamese Days of Innovation to open in HCM City

Four innovation programmes and a dance show will be offered during the second Franco-Vietnamese Days of Innovation from November 27 to December 4 in HCM City.

New textbooks for grade 1 students approved

The Ministry of Education and Training has published 32 textbooks for first graders under the new general education curriculum issued in 2018. These textbooks will be used from the 2020 -2021 school year.

Epizode offers more than a world-class party

Epizode returns to Vietnam in just a few weeks, bringing 11 straight days of world-class dance music to the beaches of Phu Quoc Island.

In Vietnam, A-class offices becoming scarce and more expensive

High demand and short supply have pushed up prices for A-class office rentals.

HCM City to review management of State-owned land, property

Authorities in HCM City are planning a review of State-owned housing, funds and assets in an aim to improve management and use of state-owned land and properties in the city.

Laying the tracks for Vietnam's railways

State-owned Vietnam Railways has begun to bet on a new venture with a Chinese giant in a bid to solve an impasse in financial performance. However, concerns remain over possible gains and losses from the new partnership model.

Vietnam's youngsters to face Brunei in opener

Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo is planning to field a relatively inexperienced team in the country's opening match at the 30th SEA Games against Brunei in Group B today.

DCINE Ben Thanh to screen five Vietnamese films

Five typical Vietnamese films will be screened free of charge at DCINE Ben Thanh cinema in District 1, HCMC next week.

 

High retail rent eating into F&B chains’ profits

Forced to pay high rent for retail premises, many F&B chains have had to shut down.

Vietnam through Light Journey photo exhibition in Hanoi

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the LPA photography club has organized a charity photo exhibit called "Light Journey".

Festival kicks off celebrating cinema industry’s development

The 21st Viet Nam National Film Festival 2019 officially kicked off on Saturday in the coastal province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau celebrating the development of the national cinema industry.

Entertainment events in Vietnam from November 25 to December 1

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese students win second prize at Cyber SEA Game 2019

The Vietnam team of four students from the University of Engineering and Technology under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi won the second prize at the ASEAN Cybersecurity Competition held in Thailand.

How many points do Vietnam need to make history in World Cup qualifiers?

If Vietnam maintain its top position in Group G in the remaining three matchdays, Vietnamese football will make history by qualifying for the last World Cup qualifying round for the first time ever. 

Kayaking on mountain’s lake

Going up the mountain to kayak in the heart of the largest and most beautiful lake in the North can become a reality when a tour connecting the beautiful small villages along the Da River’s Lake is being formed.

Technical recovery expected but massive spending is risky: analysts

The VN-Index had rallied between the end of October and the beginning of November, with strong growth of large-cap firms.

Da Lat prepares for flower festival

Preparations for the upcoming 8th Da Lat Flower Festival were underway and would be completed by November 30, according to officials.

Vietnam a new star in Southeast Asia region: Horasis forum

Vietnam has emerged as a new economic star in the Southeast Asia region, with Binh Duong poised to become a new centre for global dialogue in the near future, the chairman and founder of Horasis said.

 

Transport Ministry gives green light to build Sa Pa Airport

The Ministry of Transport has approved a plan to build an airport in Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Mine explosion kills one, injures another

Police in Dak Nong Province on Sunday said they were investigating the cause of a a mine explosion which killed one person and seriously injured another on Saturday.

VN education startups receive millions of US dollars worth of investments

Startup projects in the education sector have attracted huge investments from international venture funds.

Four ways to help transform HCM City into a financial hub

With key financial reforms, Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to follow the model of Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, and other cities which came to global financial prominence.

Hanoi – UNESCO’s Creative City in Design category

There are 140 creative spaces in Vietnam, 60 of them in Hanoi, which offer diversified art genres: fine arts, fashion, architecture, cinematography, and street festivals.

Crystallising investment rules for infrastructure developers

Vietnam is now a magnet for overseas financiers wishing to implement infrastructure initiatives before transferring them to the state. 

Bad debt on the rise among boat owners

The number of non-performing loans had been on the rise among recipients under a Government directive (Decision 67/2014/ND-CP) to support Vietnamese fishermen to build or upgrade their fishing vessels.