Peach blossoms the apple of this painter's eye

Painter Lieu Nguyen Huong Duong draws inspiration from vibrant peach flowers.

 

Retail sales rise on strong consumer demand

Total revenue from retail trade and services in the first nine months of this year reached VND3.6 quadrillion (US$156.5 billion), 11.6 per cent over the same period last year.

Food in Vietnam: My Van Than

It may be a dish that originated in China, but mỳ vằn thắn served here of course has a Vietnamese twist. Pork, shrimp, noodles and wontons all topped off with a tasty broth. Have you tried it yet? If not, you're missing out.

Mobile World inks exclusive distribution deal with Richburry

One of Vietnam’s biggest retailers - Mobile World (HOSE code: MWG) - has become an exclusive distributor of genuine superhero watches in Vietnam under a recent exclusive deal inked with Richburry Ltd.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway must run this year: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on Tuesday demanded the long-delayed Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway line begin operation this year.

Waterway identity in Saigon development

A workshop on the zoning and development of the banks of the Saigon River and inner-city rivers and canals has recently been held in HCMC, promising a turning point in the city’s in-depth cultural development.

Unlocking Vietnam’s digital future

With its great potential, Vietnam is marching towards becoming a modern nation with a digital economy amid the Industry 4.0 unfolding far and wide, which has major impacts on the business community.

 

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet fear they may lose market share to newcomers

Both Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have had to change their policy on air tickets for the 2020 Tet season because of the presence of Bamboo Airways, a ‘rookie’ in the aviation market.

Int’l economists optimistic of Vietnam’s GDP growth

Economists are upgrading their growth projections for Vietnam after the latest data showed the economy surged more than 7 percent in the third quarter, according to Bloomberg.

 

NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 2

Hanoi FC gunning for AFC Cup Inter-zonal Final victory

 

Green cosmetic products storm local market

Many kinds of local green cosmetics brands have been introduced recently, meeting women’s needs for beauty care in HCM City.

Developers awaiting latest FiT amid sparked solar rush

Despite bankability concerns in power purchase agreements, investing in solar power is a new boom in Vietnam as developers, original equipment manufacturers, and contractors rush into the market thanks to the current feed-in tariff. 

POLITICAL NEWS OCTOBER 2

PM urges greater efforts to complete yearly targets

 

BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 2

World Bank project to strengthen banking sector’s soundness

 

IPhone 11 sell date in Vietnam still unknown

Vietnam is one of Apple’s fastest growing markets, but Apple still hasn't listed Vietnam among the markets where new-generation iPhones will hit soon.

Hungarian pianist Adam Balogh to perform at HCM City conservatory

 

Pianist Adam Balogh of Hungary will give a recital at the HCM City Conservatory of Music that will include Improvisations on Hungarian Peasant Songs, Op 20 by composer Béla Bartók.

 

Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Women who suffer heart attacks are dying needlessly because they fail to recognise their symptoms and receive poorer care than men, says a British Heart Foundation report.

 

Wasps: If you can't love them, at least admire them

Wasps, bees, sawflies and ants all belong to a grouping of insects known as Hymenoptera - and Gavin Broad is an enormous fan

 

E-government for 4.0 closer to reality

Amid the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is seeking experience from a number of countries to develop its e-government in service of a facilitating economy which benefits investors, enterprises, and the public at large.

 

Former CEO of VN Pharma sentenced to 17 years for trading fake cancer drugs

Nguyen Minh Hung, former general director of Vietnam Pharma JSC (VN Pharma), was sentenced yesterday to 17 years in prison by the HCM City People's Court for importing fake medicine for cancer treatment.

 

Vietnam’s first recycled plastic-made road being built in Hai Phong

Vietnam’s first asphalt road containing recycled plastics is being constructed at the Deep C Industrial Complex in the northern port city of Hai Phong with technological consultancy from Dow Vietnam.

 

Indian media condemn China’s activities in Vietnam’s EEZ

The Economic Times of India on September 30 published an article backing Vietnam and opposing China’s illegal activities in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

 

Vietnamese digital map Vmap debuts

Vietnamese digital map Vmap, developed by the Vietnam Post Corporation, debuted during a ceremony in Hanoi on October 1.

 

Hanoi moving to address air pollution: authorities

Hanoi is promptly taking actions to improve air quality which has been assessed as very low for the past two weeks, according to municipal authorities.

 

Vietnam's top leaders welcome Lao PM in Hanoi

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on October 1.