Five young victims drown

Five young girls were found dead in a local river in the central province of Quang Bình in a single day. The five victims drowned in two separate incidents on Thursday.

Vietnamese students to be fully vaccinated in the coming school year

In the next school year any students who has not had their vaccinations will be told they must be immunised to prevent diseases.

HCM City hospital provides free screening for colorectal cancer

Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City are providing free screening for and counselling on colorectal cancer for 1,000 people to improve public awareness.

Drawings of European characters go on show at Goethe Institut

The drawings that have won prizes at the “European Characters in Vietnam” competition will be displayed at the German cultural center Goethe Institut in Hanoi from May 31 to June 2.

Will FDI shatter Vietnamese enterprises?

A conference, titled ‘New vision, new opportunities for FDI in the new era’, is expected to take place on October 4 to review the 30-year period of attracting FDI.

Children are hungry for ‘family education’: psychologist

Parents tend to rely on school in educating their children, and don’t understand that family plays a very important role in children’s maturity.

Hanoi hosts first Vietnam – Russia rectors’ forum

The first Vietnam – Russia rector’s forum convened in Hanoi on May 28, gathering representatives of 70 universities, including 30 from Russia.

Bloomberg: Vietnam’s goods exports to US surge

Vietnam was one of the fastest-growing import sources of the US in Asia in the first quarter of 2019, according to Bloomberg.

First domestic chip cards launched in Vietnam

The Vietnam Bank Card Association, in collaboration with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) and seven commercial banks, launched the first domestic chip cards on May 28.

PM leaves Stockholm, wrapping up official visit to Sweden

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Stockholm on May 28 afternoon (local time), concluding his three-day official visit to Sweden, which was made at the invitation of his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven.

Vietnam, Cambodia expect stronger all-around ties

The top Vietnamese and Cambodian legislators have consented to intensify delegation and people-to-people exchanges, and realize signed agreements whilst underscoring the importance of frequently educating the two countries’ people.

Bill on public investment under hot debate at National Assembly

The draft revised law on public investment was at the focus of attention at the National Assembly during the morning of May 28, the 7th working day of the NA’s 7th session.

Vietnamese firms invest US$183 million overseas

Vietnamese firms invested $183 million in overseas projects in the first five months of this year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

HCM City hosts Sustainable Finance Forum

Forum a venue for participants to examine how regulatory and market developments can help promote financial returns and sustainable finance.

Illegal business remains rampant on Hai Phong's beach despite ban

Part of Do Son Beach in the northern port city of Hai Phong has been still illegally leased to many households despite a local authority ban.

Vietnam ranks 13th in Asia-Pacific on power index: report

Vietnam’s overall power ranking in 2019 remains unchanged from 2018, according to the latest Asia Power Index released Tuesday by Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute.

Vietnamese workers killed by burglars in Angola

Two Vietnamese workers were stabbed to death in their rental apartment by robbers in Angola.

Vietnam’s joining in ILO convention, amended labour code to be deliberated

Legislators today will discuss in groups about Vietnam’s joining the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Convention 98 on the application of principles of the right to organise and bargain collectively; and the draft revised Labour Code.

Investments from China to Vietnam on the rise

Vietnam has seen more investment from China as the trade war between China and the US continues.

Then singing preserved in Lao Cai

“Then” is a ritual singing genre of the Tay ethnic people. Female and male Then singers perform Then in front of the altars at sacred places.

Universities say ‘no’ to plastic cups, straws

HCM City Open University has initiated a ‘revolution’ by spending VND90 million to allocate one cup and water jug to each school lecturer and officer in a plan to stop the use of disposable plastic cups and straws.

Cu Lao Cham sees increasing number of tourists

Cu Lao Cham (Cham islands), Quang Nam province, welcomes some 700 tourists daily. The number of tourists to the islands even climbs to 1,500 – 2,000 during summer days.

Sun World parks strive to help cultural entertainments thrive in Vietnam

VietNamNet Global - By hosting free traditional theatre and classical music shows at Sun World complexes, Sun Group aims to encourage an appreciation of performing arts so that they can survive and thrive in Vietnam through the 21st century.

Mollusc harvest season begins in central Vietnam

From the third lunar month ever year, fishing villages in Quang Ngai province enter the mollusc harvesting season. When the tide is receding, fishing villagers flock to the sea to harvest molluscs.

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