Hi-tech in aquaculture needed: experts

 The use of modern technologies in aquaculture would ensure sustainable development, experts said at a conference on water monitoring systems in HCM City on Thursday.

Art works recalls beautiful memories of old Hanoi

 Portraits of Hanoians by painter Lê Năng Hiển (1921-2014 ), one of the city’s leading painters, were displayed at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum.

La Pan Tan ready for terraced field festival

 A festival promotingthe beauty of terraced fields in northern Vietnam will open in a few days. 

Moscow workshop seeks solutions to East Sea disputes

 The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) and the Peace Foundation of Russia have jointly held an international workshop in Moscow to discuss the current situation in the East Sea and feasible solutions to disputes.

Vietnam raises wind power price to encourage development

 The Government has recently decided to increase price of wind power to encourage the development of this energy after eight years imposing the Feed in Tariff (Fit) of 7.8 US cent/kWh.

Government News 23/9

Government encourages Vietnam-Poland cooperation: Deputy PM,Vice President active in 2nd Eurasian Women’s Forum,VFF inks cooperative deal with Russian social organisations,Vietnam pledges to broaden partnership with Azerbaijan

Condolences pour in over passing of President Tran Dai Quang

 Many heads of state and government from foreign countries have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the death of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang.

ASOSAI leaders: Hanoi Declaration notable achievement

 The Hanoi Declaration was considered to be among the most notable outcomes of the freshly-wrapped 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in Hanoi.

ASOSAI 14 wraps up, adopts Hanoi Declaration

 The 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) closed in Hanoi on September 22, adopting the Hanoi Declaration during its 2nd plenary session in the same day.

Vice President now holds authority of President: NA Standing Committee

 Mme. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Vice President, now holds the authority of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam until the National Assembly elects the new President of the country.

Prime Minister to attend high-level General Debate of UNGA 73

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to the high-level General Debate of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 73) in New York.

Cao Bang age gap marriage shocks public

 A marriage in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has shocked the public as the wife is 35 years older than her husband.

Seaports told to remove scrap containers

 The Việt Nam Maritime Administration has ordered all seaport management agencies to quickly deal with the huge backlog of imported scrap containers across the country.

Vietnamese artist to direct Indian kids fashion show

 Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Hưng Phúc will be in Bangalore to conduct the Indian Kids Fashion Show (IKFS) from September 27 to 30. 

Vietnam’s Cu Chi Tunnels a top underground destination

 The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post  has listed the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the top seven tunnel tours in the world.

SBV refuses to lift credit growth ceiling, but banks remain optimistic

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) may not approve the commercial banks’ proposal on lifting the credit growth rate ceiling, but banks still believe they will be able to fulfill their yearly business plans.

Mid-Autumn Festival gets into full swing

 Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a fun time for children.

Through the lens: HCM City’s 3rd Ornamental Fish Festival attracts visitors

 Fifty booths featuring fish breeding equipment and 200 ponds for ornamental fish are on display at the third Ornamental Fish Festival.

Ha Noi’s paper masks bring joy to children

 In a tiny workshop perched atop a narrow four-storey house in an alley of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, Nguyễn Văn Hòa puts the final touches on a handmade paper Spiderman mask – a fresh take on a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toy.

Exhibition asks the public to rethink plastic

 Nguyễn Phương Anh, a 12-year-old student from Hà Nội Amsterdam School, thought plastic bags found their final resting place in the dustbin until she joined an educational project on plastic recycling.

Hau Giang lantern village cheers mid-autumn fest

 Over the past eight years, Trần Thị Tuyết Minh and her husband Phạm Hữu Minh have not only set up stable work for themselves but also created jobs for many people in Vĩnh Thuận Đông Commune, Hậu Giang.

MoET launches inspection on printing and circulation of textbooks

 The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has decided to launch inspections into the printing and distribution of textbooks for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Social News 23/9

 Material prosperity must be accompanied by fulfilling spiritual life: PM, Better, universal payment system needed for public transit: experts,On-site reproductive, family planning services improve female factory workers’ health, productivity

Animal diseases are under control in Viet Nam

 Việt Nam has managed to stamp out most diseases among cattle and poultry, according to the Department of Animal Health (DAH) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Gov’t strengthens inspection on mineral mining

 Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has requested the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment strengthen inspections on environmental protection in mineral mining.