Supply of Hanoi town houses, villas hits record high in Q1

The number of town houses and villas put up for sale in Hanoi in the first quarter rose to 2,600, a record high in three years, property consultancy CBRE Vietnam said on April 10.

 

Butterflies in Cuc Phuong national park

Coming to Cuc Phuong national park in the northern province of Ninh Binh this season, visitors will have an opportunity to get a better view of colourful butterflies.

 

Japanese initiative switch increases investments in Vietnam

Japanese investment in Viet Nam is expected to grow this year, given Japans recent initiative to shift investment to Viet Nam and other Mekong River nations, as well as free trade agreements (FTA), experts said.

 

Social workers help improve quality of services at HCM City public hospitals

Workers from the social work division of the District 2 Hospital in HCM City meet every outpatient and inpatient to find out what problems they face and provide quick assistance.

Vietnam, USAID look to strengthen cooperation

Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung appreciated the USAID increasing its support for Vietnam over the past years during a working session with the agency’s leaders in Washington DC, the US, on April 10.

 

Vietnamese women arrested for surrogacy

Police in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long City have stopped an organised surrogacy set-up.

VN Government discuss matters related to BT projects, zoning law

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a cabinet meeting on April 11 to discuss controversial issues of a draft decree on the use of public property to pay investors in build-transfer (BT) projects.

 

Many officials involved in exam cheating

Many officials have been found to have involved in adjusting the results of the high school graduation exams in Son La, Hoa Binh and Ha Giang provinces.

 

State funeral held for legendary general of Ho Chi Minh Trail

The country’s leaders paid tribute to the late Lieutenant General Dong Sy Nguyen at a State funeral in Hanoi on Wednesday morning.

Legislators discuss bills to prepare for next month’s NA meeting

The National Assembly Standing Committee gathered in Hanoi on Wednesday and will meet next Thursday to discuss draft laws and reports in preparations for the seventh meeting of the 14th NA to take place in May and June.

Friend of the Dead

Vietnam is full of amazing people who do amazing things. This man volunteers to do something no one ever wants to do. Watch and share his remarkable story.

VN Ministry of Industry and Trade releases 2018 import-export report

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a ceremony on Wednesday in Da Nang to release the Viet Nam Import-Export Report 2018.

 

VN banks forecast further improvements

A majority of credit institutions in the country said their business performance in the first quarter of 2019 was better than the same period last year, according to the State Bank of Viet Nam's March survey released late last week.

 

HCM City office rents soar

The office market in HCM City had a strong start to the year, setting new records, according to a report by property services provider Savills.

St Petersburg Music House to host concerts in VN

A chamber concert featuring Russian classical music will be held in Hanoi and HCM City on Thursday and Friday, with performances from Alexey Vovchenko (clarinet) and Alexey Kuznetsov (piano), laureates of international competitions.

Hanoi – City of lakes

Hanoi is known as the "city of lakes" where its dwellers are provided with a respite from the crushing traffic and incessant bustle.

 

Talentnet-Mercer Market Pulse Report reveals rising salary trends

The Talentnet-Mercer Market Pulse Report forecasts that 2019 will see a slight increase in salary increase rate across industries.

 

How much is VNG, Vietnam’s ‘big tech guy’?

 VNG, the Vietnamese technology firm specializing in digital content, online entertainment, social working and e-commerce, now has a valuation of $2.77 billion.

 

Vietnamese shrimp exporters to US to enjoy zero tariffs

As many as 31 shrimp exporters of Vietnam to the US have been exempted from anti-dumping tariffs, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) on April 10.

 

CPTPP: Vietnamese exporters set for bonanza in Canadian market

 Vietnamese exporters are eyeing Canada as ripe for profits thanks to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), experts said at a conference in HCMC on April 10.

 

Action needed to check waste water pollution in Ha Long, Cat Ba

The Ha Long-Cat Ba Alliance has called for addressing the pollution caused by waste water in Ha Long Bay and the Cat Ba Archipelago using technology.

Miss Earth 2018 beauties reunited in HCM City

Miss Earth 2018 Nguyen Thi Phuong Khanh has acted as a tour guide for her first runner-up Melanie Mader during her visit to HCM City.

 

US investment ready to fill the gaps

As American investors see bright growth prospects in Vietnam that is climbing global supply chains, many are pushing ahead with ventures across the country. 

 

Student beaten by gang at schools, parents blame educators

A series of recent school violence cases shows a lack of concern, knowledge and skills to protect children among educators, experts say.

 

Filmmakers urged to focus on editing

Vietnamese filmmakers should focus on the editing process to avoid mistakes and professionalise their work, experts said at a seminar on the film industry held Tuesday in HCM City.