Vietnam enter the second qualifying round of AFC women’s champs

Although they were defeated by U16 Bangladesh 2-0 in their last match of the first qualifying round for the 2019 AFC Women’s U16 Championship, held yesterday in Bangladesh, U16 Vietnam still advanced to the second qualifying round.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on September 24-30

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on September 24-30 

South Korean dies during tour of Da Lat

The Lam Dong Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has temporarily suspended all adventure tour activities at the Datanla Waterfalls in Da Lat City following the death of a South Korean tourist on Saturday.

Garment industry has high expectations for South Korean market

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to South Korea are expected to increase by 20 percent this year and continue rising in upcoming years.

Numerous waste treatment projects registered, but not implemented

Encouraged by the government and local authorities, investors have registered to build many waste treatment projects in recent years. However, many of the projects have been revoked as investors have failed to implement their commitments.

Game-addicted autistic boy has super memory

VietNamNet Bridge - In childhood, Huynh Lam Tinh, in HCM City, had a rather strange hobby. He showed special passion for bubbles and paper folding, and liked contemplating bridges.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 24/9

 Africa – promising market for Vietnamese goods,HCMC authorities want local firms in global supply chains,Pepper prices fall sharply in Phu Quoc, Textile industry must renovate ,Hong Kong Vietnam property deal signed   

Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana elegant in Ao Dai

 Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana has wowed fans with her wonderful figure in the latest Ao dai photoshoot.

Vi wins first runner-up of national costume contest in Manila

Vietnamese representative Huynh Thuy Vi has won the first runner-up place in the national costume contest of Miss Asia Pacific International pageant being held in Manila, the Philippines.

Xo dang epics preserved for future generations

 The Ede people’s Khan, the M’nong group’s Ot ndrong, and the Ba Na people’s Ho Mon are the first that come to mind when discussing epics of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. People are less familiar with the Xo dang group’s epics.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park attracts tourists

  Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is one of the jewels of Quang Binh province. Recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage, the park straddles an imposing forested mountain range and some of the world’s most extraordinary caves.

New multifunctional bus station inaugurated in Sa Pa

 A new multifunctional bus terminal was inaugurated recently in the resort town of Sa Pa, covering over 4,000 square metres with the capacity to accommodate nearly 300 buses.

Social News 24/9

 8.5 billion VND in Lawrence Ting scholarships presented to students,Ukraine-Vietnam centre for education, research cooperation launched,Hai Phong hosts Dutch Days event,Thua Thien-Hue struggles to move residents from citadel walls

Nearly 1,000 illegal Vietnamese workers in RoK voluntarily return home

 A group of 988 Vietnamese guest workers who had been staying illegally in the Republic of Korea (RoK) voluntarily returned home during the first half of this year.

Jelly mooncake – refreshing take on the traditional cake

 Besides traditional mooncakes, many families have made jelly mooncakes for a change. With this fun and innovative makeover, jelly mooncakes have won hearts.

Pope Francis, Brazilian leaders condole Vietnam on President’s passing

 Pope Francis sent a message of condolences to Vietnam on the passing of President Tran Dai Quang, reported the Vatican Radio on September 22.

Special communique on President Tran Dai Quang’s passing away

 The Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front have issued a special communiqué, announcing that President Tran Dai Quang died at 10:05am on September 21.

HCM City develops smart tourism in Industry 4.0

 Ho Chi Minh City has strived to tap into its tourism development potential, with the support of digital technology, as the city is Vietnam’s leading tourism hub and an attractive destination for international friends.

Over 3,100 runners compete in Sa Pa int’l mountain marathon

 The annual Sa Pa international mountain marathon 2018, the sixth of its kind, took place in Sa Pa district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on September 21-23, as part of the Sa Pa autumn festival 2018. 

Nat’l domain name use surges

 The total number of national registered domain names with “.vn” reached 453,979 as of last month, an increase of 9.33 per cent over the same period last year, according to the Viet Nam Internet Network Information Centre.

Vietcombank to cut stake in Eximbank

 The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank) has offered to sell 45.6 million shares it is holding in the Viet Nam Export-Import Joint Stock Commercial Bank (Eximbank).

National funeral of President Tran Dai Quang

 A ceremony to pay tribute to President Tran Dai Quang will take place from 7am on September 26 at the National Funeral House, No5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi.

Mid-Autumn toy making village busy ahead of festival

 Hao village in Hung Yen province nearly 40 km from Hanoi, is busy in preparations, these days, for the upcoming mid-Autumn Festival. 

New terminal for Tan Son Nhat International Airport

 Tan Son Nhat International Airport will have another terminal for domestic and international passengers.

E-commerce hits shopping centres but boosts office space market

 The rapid growth of online business has slowed the shopping centre real estate market; however, experts say it has also provided a boost for the office rental market.