VN, Laos police bust meth gangs, seize 110,000 pills

Police in the north-western province of Dien Bien have seized 110,000 methamphetamine pills in a transnational operation over the last two days.

Practical reforms required for better agriculture: Gov't

Prime Minister, the Government and enterprises want ministries and agencies to carry out practical reforms, particularly those removing unnecessary administrative procedures, to create a better business climate in agriculture,

2018 PAPI Report: Citizens more satisfied with public services

The 2018 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index Report, released on April 2, reveals that general improvement in provincial and local government performance, with citizens reporting less corruption

Government convenes meeting to review socio-economic performance in first quarter

The Government convenes its regular monthly meeting for March 2019 in Ha Noi on April 2 under the chair of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, during which the cabinet members review the country’s socio-economic situation in the first quarter in 2019

Vietnamese, French top legislators hold talks

The sound political relations between Vietnam and France will pave the way for the bilateral cooperation in other fields, Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the National Assembly of France

Fresh policies come into force since April

New regulations on tontine interest rates, registration fee prices of houses and land, and internal auditing shall take force from April, 2019.

Vietnam vows to create optimal conditions for French firms: top legislator

The National Assembly and Government of Vietnam pledged to continue perfecting the legal system in order to create favourable conditions for foreign enterprises to operate in the Southeast Asian country

Six patrol boats transferred to Vietnam coast guard by the US

The U.S. Embassy Hanoi officially handed over six 45-foot Metal Shark patrol boats to the Vietnam Coast Guard in Khanh Hoa, Region III, marking another important step in the continued security cooperation

Vietnam takes all measures to protect citizens: spokesperson

The Vietnamese Government, Foreign Ministry, relevant agencies, and Vietnam Bar Federation have implemented citizen protection measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese national Doan Thi Huong

UN Senior National Planners Course kicks off in Hanoi

The Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence is hosting the United Nations (UN) Senior National Planners Course, which opened in Hanoi on April 1.

Cooperation between Vietnamese, French localities in spotlight

The 11th conference on cooperation between Vietnamese and French localities was held in Paris on April 1 with a series of cooperation documents and economic contracts signed between businesses of the two nations.

Top 5 unmissable check-in spots in Ly Son island

Young travelers visiting Ly Son island can explore a variety of interesting tourist attractions. Here are the top five check-in locations not to be missed by young people in Ly Son island this summer.

Central region promotes community-based tourism

 A rising trend among visitors to Vietnam is that of escaping the noisy urban areas and finding peace and tranquility in a rural space, enjoying the fresh air, dishes cooked by local people and altogether slower pace of life. 

Rapper Suboi appears on Vogue Japan fashion magazine

Vietnamese rapper Suboi has become the first Vietnamese artist to be featured on Vogue Japan fashion magazine.

The Le Chan festival – a bridge to the past

A festival is held annually in the northern port city of Hai Phong on the 8th day of the second lunar month in memory of female general Le Chan, who is credited with having founded the city nearly 2000 years ago.

A 2-year-old couldn't walk on his own. So a high school robotics team built him a customized toy car

 Due to a genetic condition, Cillian Jackson, 2, can't walk. But the Minnesota boy now motors around in style, thanks to some enterprising students at his local high school.

CPTPP signals pharma breakthrough

 Amid enforcement of landmark free trade agreements, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has made significant legislative changes.

Chinese tourist number drops, S.Korean source market shortens gap

 Vietnam has seen its largest source market, China, declining by 5.6% over the January-March period this year, while the number of South Korean travelers to the country has inched up.

Lower corporate income tax sought to stimulate SME development

 The Ministry of Finance says in a draft proposal that the corporate income tax (CIT) should be slashed to 15%-17% from the current 20% for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

German conductor Jonas Alber returns to Hanoi

 At the invitation of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO), German conductor Jonas Alber will be back in Hanoi to lead the VNSO’s “Beethoven Cycle” concert Vol. 119 on April 18.

Rolling Stones postpone tour so Mick Jagger can seek medical treatment

 The Rolling Stones have announced the postponement of their upcoming North American tour.

Vietnamese-American musician releases new album

“Đi Trong Cuộc Đời” (Passing Through Life), a music album featuring latest songs written by Vietnamese-American musician Vu Thanh An, 76, has been released in HCM City.

Social homes for rent fail to attract customers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The uptake for social housing in Hanoi has been disappointingly low due to indifference from the intended target customers.

Institutional reform is key to development

If Vietnam is not determined to reform, it will be a lower average income country forever, writes Vu Tien Loc, chair of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) for ‘For a Powerful Vietnam’, a forum initiated by VietNamNet.

Corporate bonds give bank deposits a run for their money

A question being asked by many experts now is why banks are joining a race to increase deposit interest rates though there is no ostensible liquidity shortage.