Plan to implement Vietnam – UK anti-human trafficking deal issued

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently issued a plan for the implementation of a memorandum of understanding on anti-human trafficking cooperation signed between the Vietnamese Government and the Government ...

Vietnam's naval ship pays friendship visit to Myanmar

Naval ship HQ 012-Ly Thai To of Brigade 162 of the Naval Region 4 anchored at Tanin Tharyi port in Myanmar on April 3, beginning a friendship visit to the country.

Top Vietnamese legislator to attend 140th IPU Assembly in Qatar

Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will attend the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) and related meetings in Doha, Qatar.

Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte to visit Vietnam

Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands will pay an official visit to Vietnam on April 9.

NA Chairwoman meets Chairman of EP’s international trade committee

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Chairman of the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange in Brussels, Belgium on April 3 (local time)

Vietnamese NA Chairwoman meets Belgian lower house leader

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met President of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium Siegfried Bracke in the capital city of Brussels on April 3 after arriving there.

Vietnam attends ASEAN defence senior officials’ meeting

The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting, under the theme “Sustainable security”, officially opened in Phetchaburi province, Thailand, on April 3.

MoNRE rejects Hanoi pollution report

Hanoi ranking as the second-worst polluted city in Southeast Asia was inaccurate, according to deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), Vo Tuan Nhan.

Electropop productions nominated as best MV of the year

Three music videos (MV) in electropop by young singers have been nominated for the 2018 Cống Hiến (Devotion) Award for Best MV by Việt Nam News Agency’s Thể Thao & Văn Hóa (Sports & Culture) newspaper. 

MoNRE rejects Hanoi pollution report

Hanoi ranking as the second-worst polluted city in Southeast Asia was inaccurate, according to deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), Vo Tuan Nhan.

Le Quang Liem puts on talented display at Dubai Open

 Having drawn his previous match and losing 3.4 Elo points at the ongoing Dubai Open, Le Quang Liem put on a strong display in beating Shyaamnikhil of India during his third match of the competition on April 3.

JF Garage Concert to be held in Hanoi

 The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will hold the JF Garage Concert No.19 featuring Hanoi Brass Band and friends in the capital city on April 19, starting at 7 p.m.

HCM City proposes expansion of Can Gio coastal tourist site

The HCM City People’s Committee is seeking approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment to expand the Can Gio coastal tourist site from 600 to 2,870 hectares.

Vintage bikes and cars to be showcased at Dam Sen Park

 The second vintage motorbikes and cars festival will be held at Dam Sen Park in HCMC on April 6 and 7. Jointly held by the park operator and the Saigon Classic Car Club, the event will showcase a great number of unique old vehicles.

A teen tells police he escaped from his kidnappers after 7 years

 Authorities are investigating after a teen who identified himself as missing Illinois boy Timmothy Pitzen told police he just escaped from his kidnappers, 

E-commerce players need to be patient, seek profit in long term

VietNamNet Bridge - E-commerce is not a short-term game where money is made after several months of playing.


HCM City to apply artificial intelligence in building smart city

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to support its scheme to develop a smart city.

 

 

Hoi An International Food festival 2019 to kick off on April 11

 The Hoi An International Food Festival 2019 is scheduled to take place between April 11 and 14 at the An Hoi Sculpture Park in the ancient town of Hoi An, according to the Centre for Culture, Sports, Radio, and Television in Hoi An.

VN cement makers turn to alternative fuels

 The domestic cement industry is striving to reduce at least a tenth of the country’s energy drain in ­accordance with the country’s national programme on economical and efficient use of energy for the 2019-2030 period.

Foreign investors set their sights on poorly-performing banks

 Foreign financial institutions were eyeing up poorly-performing Vietnamese banks after being given the green light to acquire stakes in local institutions in a move to speed up the restructuring of the country’s banking industry.

Vietnamese food ranks among top favourite cuisines: YouGov

 Vietnamese cuisine is among the top 15 favourite cuisines in the world, according to a survey conducted by YouGov, a UK global public opinion and data company.

US newspaper names Ha Long Bay among world’s 35 most beautiful natural wonders

 US-based newspaper Business Insider has made a list of 35 most beautiful natural wonders around the world, in which Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay claimed a place.

Vietnam's naval ship pays friendship visit to Myanmar

 Naval ship HQ 012-Ly Thai To of Brigade 162 of the Naval Region 4 anchored at Tanin Tharyi port in Myanmar on April 3, beginning a friendship visit to the country.

Vietnam remains in FTSE Russel’s watchlist for reclassification

 Vietnam remains in the FTSE Russell’s watch list for a possible future upwards reclassification, according to the annual country classification review published by the UK-based data service provider. 

Top Vietnamese legislator to attend 140th IPU Assembly in Qatar

Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will attend the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) and related meetings in Doha, Qatar.