VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 16

Billion-dollar smart city will express the spirit and vision of a new Hanoi

 

Discovering Chu Se terraced fields from height

The stunning beauty of the green terraced fields belonging to the Jrai ethnic group in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has proved a popular destination with travelers flocking to the area in recent time.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 16

Vietnam’s high-ranking military delegation visits EU

Vmap, iNhandao need community’s contributions to succeed

The initial database has taken shape, but the two pioneering component projects of the Vietnamese Digital Knowledge System Plan still needs more information contribution from the community to develop.

Vietnam to resolutely return foreign waste containers: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed on October 15 that the Government will take more drastic actions to protect the environment, including returning imported containers of waste to their source countries.

 

Vietnamese legislators deliberate reports on socio-economic development

The National Assembly Standing Committee spent the whole day discussing reports evaluating the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget in 2019 during the 38th session yesterday.

 

Vietnamese NA Vice Chairwoman meets IPU leader, Cuban counterpart

Vice Chairwoman of the NA Tong Thi Phong had separate meetings with President of the IPU Gabriela Cuevas Barron and Vice President of the Cuban NA Ana Maria Mari Machado yesterday on the sidelines of the 141st IPU Assembly.

 

Hoi An – convergence of quintessence and culture

The ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam has been honoured as "Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination" at the 26th World Travel Awards for the first time.

Vietnamese contestant Hoang Hanh wins bronze in Miss Earth’s national costume contest

Hoang Hanh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Earth 2019, has been awarded a bronze medal in the beauty pageant’s national costume contest.

Vietnam’s U22 team drawn in Group B of SEA Games 30

Vietnam’s U22 team have been placed in Group B at the upcoming SEA Games 30, alongside Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, and Brunei, following the draw which took place in Manila on October 15.

Water plant confirms Hanoi tap water not poisoned

Nguyen Van Ton, Director of the Vinaconex Water Supply Joint Stock Company (Viwasupco) confirmed on October 14 that there was no toxic substance in strange-smelling tap water in Hanoi.

Vietnam extend unbeaten run with 3-1 win over Indonesia

Vietnam have clinched their second consecutive victory in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers after brilliantly trouncing Indonesia 3-1 in their third Group G match at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali on October 15.

ASEAN, China officials debate recent developments in East Sea

Senior officials from foreign ministries of ASEAN countries and China gathered in Da Lat to discuss recent complicated developments, especially on-going incidents in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.

Vietnam is one of the easiest places to start a business in Southeast Asia: Olam

A big advantage was Vietnam’s absence of tariffs and its position as a “gateway” to ASEAN.

Samsung no longer driving force for Vietnam’s economy

Securities company KB Securities projected Vietnam’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 to reach 6.95 - 7%, leading to the whole-year growth at nearly 7%.

Fusel oil spill at ethanol plant remains unresolved

Experts have warned that if there is no solution to deal with the oil spill, the environment will be polluted and the underground water will be affected.

Aviation rules must follow international standards

Luu Binh Nhuong, deputy director of the National Assembly Commission for People’s Aspirations, speaks about the need for the Vietnamese airline market to follow international standards.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 16

Plastics industry confident of achieving 3.2 billion USD export target

Doing their civic duty: HCM City residents donate land to widen alleys

As entering Alley 134 in HCM City's District 3 these days, you'll see residents voluntarily taking apart their homes to widen the alley so that fire trucks and ambulances can pass through as well as motorbikes.

High quality FDI enterprises are welcome

Professor Tran Anh Tuan, a member of the Vietnam National Assembly's Economic Commission, talks to Vietnam Investment Review about how to attract more foreign investment into the country.

Booker judges try to have it both ways

Awarding joint prize to Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo feels like a fudge

Hanoi, HCM City pay heavy price for poor planning

Poor urban development planning and the intentional adjustment of development plans to serve certain interest groups will affect development of physical spaces for many generations.

Ballet Giselle returns to HCM City Opera House

The classical ballet Giselle, which is considered one of the great Romantic ballets, will return to the HCM City Opera House on October 19 and 20.

Vietnam projected to have all-time high net car imports of US$3.4 billion

Car imports would continue to increase due to stronger demand from the domestic market, causing negative impacts on local car production and the country’s trade balance, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Not all that glitters is gold, not all that rob are smart

Dinh Thanh Tung, 30, of Ngo Quyen District, the northern city of Hai Phong has been arrested for robbing a gold shop in the nearby province of Quang Ninh.