National forum encourages children to raise their voice

As many as 169 children engaged in a dialogue with representatives from the Government, sectors and organisations in Hanoi on August 17 as part of the sixth national children’s forum.

Vietnam needs up to 90,000 IT workers in 2019

Vietnam will need 70,000 - 90,000 information technology (IT) workers in 2019, the online newspaper of the Government reported, citing a report by TopDev – an IT recruiting firm.

Noi Bai Airport’s adjustment plan to be publicised this year

The Ministry of Transport will announce the adjustment planning of Noi Bai International Airport in the third quarter of this year.

Prof Dukakis: China is undermining regional peace and security

China always keeps the ambition to expand territory and increase its influence.

Rising land rents make manufacturers’ life miserable

Constant rises in land rents at industrial parks (IPs) lessen the chance for Vietnamese enterprises to build new factories or relocate their production facilities

 

Private investment to be sought for long-delayed railway project

The Ministry of Transport has proposed the prime minister call on private firms to get involved in the Yen Vien-Pha Lai-Halong-Cai Lan railway project in the northern region, which was started 15 years ago but has been suspended.

 

Tra Dong beats the drum for bronze

Tra Dong Village in Thanh Hoa Province’s Thieu Hoa District has a long history of traditional bronze casting. After many centuries, the craft survives as evidence for the importance of Vietnam’s cultural heritage in people’s lives. 

Tourists asked not to feed wildlife on Son Tra Peninsula

Authorities in the central city of Da Nang have warned tourists not to feed local monkeys, the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam trounce Cambodia 10-0 in AFF Women’s Championship

The Vietnamese women’s football team of coach Mai Duc Chung had a good start in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship in Thailand when beating Cambodia 10-0 on August 16.

Kon Chu Rang love song

Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve is located in the middle of primeval forest, covering more than 200,000 ha from four provinces, including Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh. 

The Stark truth comes out: it’s not Tony

Feathers were ruffled and tiaras left askew after the organisers of a beauty pageant in HCM City reneged on a promise to present Hollywood megastar Robert Downey Jr. at an upcoming press conference.

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Pork prices continue to rise on African swine fever, increasing demand

Exhibition introduces Vietnam’s nature and culture

An exhibition introducing the nature and cultural identities of all ethnic groups in Vietnam will take place in the south central province of Phu Yen from August 18 to 21.

 

Education quality accreditation should operate independently

PhD Pham Xuan Thanh, former deputy director of the Department of Testing and Quality Assessment, under the Ministry of Education and Training, talks on the need to let the education quality agency work independently.

 

Adoption of circular economy vital to solid waste settlement

Businesses which reuse materials are the lifeline of Vietnam’s environmental future, a workshop in Hanoi was told on Wednesday.

Vinpearl Air to fly next year

Major local conglomerate Vingroup’s own air carrier, called Vinpearl Air, is expediting procedures for its inaugural flight in July 2020.

 

Top lenders latch onto fintech future

Banks and investment funds are racing to partner up with fintech businesses in their quest towards digitalisation.

Collector works tirelessly to make art

A castle made from discarded tyres? One might find it hard to believe, but that’s what an old man in the central province of Khanh Hoa is trying to finish by the end of this year.

Vietnamese tank crew come second at Army Games 2019 in Russia

The Vietnamese tank crew finished second after Uzbekistan in the Tank Biathlon finals of the International Army Games 2019 in Russia on August 15.

Thai Son Nam miss out on final place

Thai Son Nam failed to meet their goal of a final berth at the Asian Football Confederation Futsal Club Championship in Thailand on August 15.

NA Standing Committee wraps up 36th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee concluded its 36th session in Hanoi on August 16 under the Chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Coach resigns after Vietnam’s U18 team loss in AFF Championship

Head coach of Vietnam's U18 football team Hoang Anh Tuan has resigned after his team was disqualified from the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U18 Championship in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15.

China asked to withdraw ships out of Vietnam’s territorial waters

Vietnam has made contact with China to oppose its repeated serious violation and demand the country to withdraw its survey vessel group Haiyang Dizhi 8 and escort ships out of Vietnam’s territorial waters.

Urbanisation data takes centre stage in Vietnam

It is a particularly exciting time for demographers in Vietnam as the country’s preliminary census data has now been made available.

VN agriculture capitalising from private investment

Private sector investment has recently surged in the field of agriculture, contributing to building sustainability in the sector across Vietnam.