Hanoi boosts online public admin services

Hanoi is working to improve public administrative services by operating online and simplifying procedures to better meet the demands of its residents.

 

China yuan depreciation puts VND under pressure: experts

A currency war could break out among a number of countries, Nguyen Tri Hieu, a finance expert told the press recently.

Clam farming in northern coastal district

Located between the two big estuaries of the Red River and the Tra Ly River, Tien Hai district in Thai Binh province with sand dunes along the beach is ideal for clam farming.

The ugly side of filler treatments

In the quest to obtain the perfect look, many end up in hospital with necrosis and pus-filled wounds all over their bodies.

Ly Son - a cultural and geological heritage

Ly Son island is a gorgeous geopark in the central province of Quang Ngai. The island is also home to the Hoang Sa Flotilla which protected Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes four centuries ago.

Array of international talents set to participate in VNCMF 2019

The fifth version of Vietnam’s largest classical music event, the Vietnam Connection Music Festival (VNCMF) 2019, is poised to feature a variety of international talents at L’Espace in Hanoi from August 15-16.

 

Investment screening mechanism: Elusive

The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) is seeking a safe haven as the Sino-American trade war has yet to show a sign of ending.

Vietnamese and Japanese win Manulife Da Nang Marathon

Vietnamese runner Tan Hi Lê won the men’s full marathon (42km), while Japanese athlete Marcia Zhou finished first yesterday in the women’s division at the 2019 Manulife Đà Nẵng International Marathon.

 

Hanoi to auction Red River sand mining rights

The Hanoi People's Committee will hold an auction between now and September for the sand mining rights for the riverbed of the Red River in the city's Long Bien District.

 

Exhibition celebrates 74th National Day

A new exhibition of 109 paintings and sculptures by veteran and young artists of the south has open at the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts to celebrate the 74th anniversary of National Day, September 2.    

Ethnic women preserve brocade weaving

For many generations, Dao Tien ethnic women in Cao Bang province have been preserving traditional brocade weaving by establishing and working at local workshops.

BUSINESS NEWS 11/8

Concerns arise as Chinese P2P companies flee to Vietnam

 

Spreading literacy in Truong Sa

Coming to the nation’s sacred outpost Truong Sa, one of the simple and peaceful images impressive to strangers are island teachers enthusiastically drying shells on the sunny school steps to make toys and learning tools for local students.

 

Indigo clothes of the Tay

Indigo is a dominant color of clothes of many Vietnamese ethnic groups.

Silver in the life of Thai people

The Thai people living in Vietnam’s northwestern region highly treasure silver. They use and gift silver jewelry and products at important events such as weddings and religious ceremonies.

Lexus Challenge 2019 to tee off at Laguna Lang Co Golf Club

The Vietnam Professional Golf Athlete Tour (VPGA Tour) Lexus Challenge 2019 is scheduled to take place from September 15 to 19 at Laguna Lang Co Golf Club in Thua Thien-Hue Province.

 

Construction on Hanoi F1 racetrack underway

Hanoi is actively speeding up the construction of a racetrack to host the country’s first F1 Grand Prix next year.

Forest restoration set to conserve grey-shanked doucs in Quang Nam

Quang Nam is seeking solutions for the conservation of critically endangered primates living in a primary forest, while creating stable livelihoods for log farmers in Tam My Tay, home to 50 endangered grey-shanked douc langurs.

 

More than 5,000 runners compete in Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2019

The Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race will return to the capital city of Hanoi on October 10 with the competition of more than 5,000 runners.

Cat Ba island - A pearl of northern Vietnam

Located 45 km east of Hai Phong port city, Cat Ba boasts a typical ecological system in Vietnam, including tropical rain forests, limestone islands, mangrove forests, coral reefs and sea grass.

Caged-sturgeon breeding brings high incomes to mountainous farmers

Breeding cold-water sturgeon in cages has brought a stable source of income for poor farmers in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Quang Ninh Museum runs effectively

Quang Ninh Museum is known for its innovative operating system that reduces the stress or need from the public budget. It has set a prime example for new and improved operation ways can result in positive outcome.

Hunting valuable antiques in HCM City coffee shop

An antique market which is held in Cao Minh coffee shop in HCM City has grown into a popular destination for visitors every weekend while some of the items on sell come from time periods across various stages of Vietnamese history.

Legal stability required for condotel investment

In recent years, the concept of the condotel has dominated the real estate market in Vietnam, and generated a wave of interest in this type of real estate investment.

Light at end of the tunnel for Agent Orange victims

It was on August 10, 1961, that the US military first sprayed Agent Orange in Vietnam. 58 years have passed, yet the tragic legacy left behind by the toxic defoliant remains indelible.