Google Assistant in Vietnamese is smart, efficient, and even recognizes accents

Google has recently officially added Vietnamese to the list of languages receiving support from Google Assistant.

HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera to present an all-Mozart concert

The HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) is presenting an all-Mozart evening at the Saigon Opera House on June 8, in honor of one of the greatest musical geniuses there has ever been.

 

Hue week-long kite festival scheduled in June

Thua Thien-Hue Province will play host to a kite festival scheduled to take place on June 8-15 as part of a range of activities to develop the local tourism industry over the course of the summer.

VTF Masters 500 to be held in Lang Son

Lang Son Province will for the first time host the Viet Nam Tennis Federation Masters 500 event on June 3-9.

Bringing traditional music to Vietnam's youth

Music researcher Nguyen Quang Long speaks with reporter Bui Quynh Hoa about his dream to make xam (blind busker’s singing) and other traditional Vietnamese music more accessible for young people.

Strong demand for high-end property in Vietnam

With robust economic growth in Vietnam for the past several years, foreign buyers are diving into the real estate market as is evident by the pent-up demand from those looking to buy.

Why Vietnam bans crawfish imports?

Crawfish is a threat to Vietnam’s agriculture. The species, Cherax quadricarinatus, has been imported from China across border gates for food, served at many restaurants and street shops.

Hyundai wants to invest in North-South express railway

South Korea’s Hyundai Group wants to provide a comprehensive solution for the North-South express railway project, including planning, funding, construction, operation and maintenance.

Local developers unlock power of green building

Green building represents one of the most significant opportunities for sustainable growth at both the national and global levels, and local developers have begun paying more attention to this concept.

 

Popularity of smart townships in Vietnam offers chances for investors

Rising demand for smart townships would enable investors to change the Vietnamese real estate landscape.

Vietnam, UK researchers assess eco-friendly flood schemes

UK and Vietnamese researchers from different universities are assessing the benefits of blue and green infrastructure (BGI) for flood resilience and urban development in Vietnam.

 

Vietnam among most improved middle powers in Asia: report

Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand are among the most improved middle powers in the region, according to the Asia Power Index 2019 recently released by Australian think tank Lowy Institute.

 

Nhat Cuong Mobile’s software services cost Hanoi over VND7.2 billion

Hanoi's government has spent more than VND7.2 billion, or 0.49% of the local budget allocation for information technology, on software services provided by Nhat Cuong Trading and Services Co., Ltd, for the past three years.

 

Vietnam win seven silvers at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad 2019

Three 11th graders and four 12th graders seized silver medals at the Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad 2019, which was held online on May 18.

 

Equal opportunities for PPP project contenders in Vietnam: senior official

While waiting for brand new changes in the upcoming Law on Public-Private Partnership, Vietnam is offering special advantages for private investors from both home and abroad to join the North-South Expressway project.

 

San Miguel considers $70mn brewery in HCM City

San Miguel Brewery Inc., the beer unit of San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc., is studying plans to invest $70 million in building a 2-million hectoliter brewery in Vietnam, according to a Manila-based newspaper.

 

Vietnam’s businesses fear getting involved in US-China trade war

Businesses have expressed concern over the escalation of the US-China trade war, and are hurrying to seek solutions to anticipated problems.

Facebook enhances restricted access to content in Vietnam

 Facebook has increased restrictions to content which is believed to oppose the Vietnamese government.

 

Vietnam likely to benefit from worldwide shift in production capacity: HSBC

However, to convert its much-touted supply chain potential, Vietnam needs to build more visibility and credibility amongst international firms.

 

Insiders appeal for tackling logistics bottlenecks in Vietnam

Vietnam needs to untangle bottlenecks facing the logistics sector in order to boost the sectoral development on a par with that of developed countries, insiders have suggested.

 

Vietnam Airlines apologises for delayed flight

Vietnam Airlines has issued an apology to 200 passengers when a flight to Germany was delayed 33 minutes to wait for a passenger.

 

Agriculture Ministry suggests meat stockpiling to pre-empt pork shortage

Vietnam is seeking solutions to prevent pork supply shortage in the coming time as African swine fever continues to spread.

 

Amazing Vietnamese insects through the lens of Italian photographer

A number of amazing photos taken to showcase the world of insects in Vietnam are to be put on display during an exhibition held at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi.

Tennis team expect to get promoted at Davis Cup

The national tennis team will compete at the Davis Cup, Group III, Asia/Oceania Zone in Singapore next month.

Trump suggests buying Vietnamese goods instead of Chinese

A decrease in the US’ imports from China could present a good opportunity for Vietnam to fill in the gap.