Vietnamese, Lao armies enhance ties in internal political protection

Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, received Maj. Gen. Bunlieng Sengphachan of the General Department of Politics of the Lao People’s Army yesterday.

Experts call for allowing private capital in power grid construction

With power transmission lines and sub-stations getting overloaded in some provinces, authorities and experts have urged the Government to allow renewable energy investors to install transmission systems and transfer them to EVN for operation.

Over 400 scholars attend YSI Regional Convening 2019

Over 400 scholars worldwide are attending the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) Regional Convening 2019 in Hanoi from August 12 – 15.

Bamboo Airways allowed to train aviation staff

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam on August 13 granted local carrier Bamboo Airways an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate, allowing it to train aviation staff, firstly flight attendants and technicians.

Chinese men arrested in Son La for murder, robbery

Police in the northern border province of Son La have arrested three Chinese men who killed a taxi driver to rob his car.

Domestic airlines delay, cancel almost 4,000 flights in July

Five domestic airlines reported 3,933 delayed flights in July, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Missing Vietnamese girl found safe in UK

UK police in North Yorkshire country said on August 13 that Vietnamese teenager Le Thi Dieu Linh, 15, who went missing during a visit to York on August 6, has been found safe and well.

Guardians of Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands

DK1 platforms amid the sea have become a symbol of Vietnam’s sovereignty and Vietnamese naval soldiers and officers’ courage. In today report, let’s find out about the first builders of these proud landmarks.

Experts issue warning about the EVFTA

The benefits brought by EVFTA, CPTPP and other free trade agreements are described as ‘tonics’ and ‘supplements’ for Vietnam.

More and more schools in HCM City have green space

Kids at the private Sao Viet Kindergarten in HCM City’s Hoc Mon District are happy to put vegetable seeds in styrofoam boxes and water them in the garden.

Hue folk singing to be taught at school

The Culture and Sports Department in Hue has signed an agreement to co-ordinate with the local Education and Training Department to add folk singing to the academic curriculum in schools.

BUSINESS NEWS 14/8

Online revenue suddenly plunges at MWG

Little boy wins international music prizes

For many parents, introducing their children to the piano at a young age is a chance for their children to begin to learn about music.

Vietnam, Japan boost cooperation in war consequence settlement

Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh has suggested Japanese agencies coordinate with Vietnam’s Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-war Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences in building cooperation plans.

HCM City opens new Eastern Bus Terminal

The new Eastern Bus Terminal in District 9 will open soon following two years of construction of the first phase of the project.

Guitarists to perform at In’t Finger-Style Guitar Festival

Five international guitarists will perform at the Viet Nam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival at the Viet Nam Youth Theatre on August 17.

PIT law out of date, burdening taxpayers

The prices of essential goods and services have been increasing rapidly, while the personal income tax (PIT) has remained unchanged over the six years.

Safety of reservoirs called into question after plant incident

The concerning situation at Dak Kar Hydropower Plant in the central highlands province of Dak Nong has once again raised alarm on the safety of the region's many small and medium-sized hydropower plants during the rainy season, 

Oysters die en masse in Thai Binh

Massive oyster deaths in Tien Hai District, northern Thai Binh Province, in recent days have devastated local farmers.

In trade war, FIEs in Vietnam get biggest benefits

In the first half of the year, foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) saw an excess of exports over imports of $15.68 billion, while the domestic economic sector witnessed a trade deficit of $15.7 billion.

VP Bank Hanoi Marathon 2019 to open

The International VP Bank Hanoi Marathon tournament (VHM) will open on October 20 at Ly Thai To Park, by Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi.

Saigon Heat secure VBA playoff berth

Saigon Heat ended hosts Danang Dragons’ Viet Nam Basketball Association playoff hopes after beating them 70-62 at the Military Zone 5 Gymnasium on Sunday.

NA Standing Committee to question ministers

Fifteen minsters and leaders of sectors will field questions lawmakers this week at the 36th session of National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee.

Ha Noi demolish Thanh Hoa in V.League

Ha Noi trounced Thanh Hoa 5-0 on Sunday to stay on top of V.League 1.

Striker Pape Omar and captain Nguyen Van Quyet netted a double each while Papa Ibou Kebe scored the other.

Efforts to ease Agent Orange pain

The war has been over for a long time, but the Agent Orange disaster still exists, affecting life and health of many Vietnamese generations. Relieving the lingering pain is a shared responsibility of the whole community.