Boosted ties contribute to Vietnamese nationals’ success in Japan

 Along with the strengthened cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, over the past 45 years, many young Vietnamese have come to Japan to study, launch business and gain success. 

HCMC & Hanoi set to host New Zealand education fairs

 More than 30 New Zealand institutions will be present at the New Zealand Government’s agent-led education fairs in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on September 22 and 23

Hanoi metro begins trial run

 The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line in Hanoi started its trial run today, September 20, after being delayed several times. 

A wild ride in the wrong place

VietNamNet Bridge – Elephants are considered humans’ best friends in the Central Highlands in Vietnam.

Vietnamese agriculture, but not as you know it

 VietNamNet Bridge – A herd of pigs runs up a high hill, in front of them, a vast farm spreads out, reaching the horizon.

Deer farming lucrative in south

 VietNamNet Bridge – Breeding deer to harvest their antler velvet, the soft skin that grows on top, is enabling farmers in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province’s Xuyen Moc District earn a steady income.

Knowledge sharing and environmental audit high on supreme audit institutions’ agenda: ASOSAI 14

On the sidelines of the ongoing 14th assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions in Hanoi, Vietnam News Agency talked to delegates about fostering co-operation between members

Nature education centre ready to welcome students

GreenViet and the Da Nang–based Centre of Biodiversity Conservation has started construction of the Son Tra Nature Education Centre on Son Tra peninsula to provide a space for students to explore the area’s biodiversity.

Supply overhang threatens condotel market

According to the Viet Nam Real Estate Brokers Association last year around 23,000 units of condotels, or condo-hotels, were offered for sale, and 65-70 per cent of them were snapped up. 

Italian Film Week makes Hanoi debut

 The first-ever Italian Film Week is set to get underway in Hanoi from September 20-23, as part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Italy-Vietnam diplomatic relations.

Budget airline starts selling tickets for Lunar New Year

 Low-cost airline Vietjet has already started selling tickets for the 2019 Lunar New Year.

Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat face shut down risk

 Two runways at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City may be shut down due to serious deterioration.

Economy expected to see brighter prospects

 Improved macro-economic foundations, together with strong investment levels and exports, are expected to continue helping to drive Vietnam’s growth forwards.

Age-old artisan keeps the glow of ‘keo quan’ lanterns alive

 Artisan Nguyen Van Quyen from Dan Vien hamlet, Thanh Oai district in Hanoi, is one of the last few artisans who are masters of the art of making ‘keo quan’ lantern

Korea’s SK to buy 9.5 per cent of Masan Group for $470m

 Masan Group Corporation on Wednesday announced that it has entered into agreements for a strategic partnership with SK Group to jointly pursue transformational business opportunities in Viet Nam, and to synergize existing business units.

Vietnam Banking Report 2018: Amidst earnings announcement, concerns about capital adequacy remain

 In the first half of 2018, the Vietnamese banking sector enjoyed VND35.5 trillion (US$1.53billion) in net profit, equivalent to 64 per cent of the previous year. 

Oil giants sign cooperation agreement

PVN and Petrolimex on Wednesday signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to exploit the strength of each side and tap potentials of both domestic and foreign markets.

Sports News In Brief

 TNG Thái Nguyên beat Sơn La in women’s football champs, Midfilder Tuấn Anh to miss AFF Cup, Vĩnh Long television volleyball cup to start

Art & Entertainment News

Huong Son complex named special national relic site, Book on cải lương guru released, Vietnam’s signature dishes introduced in Ukraine, Experts discuss protecting and promoting heritage of Hà Nội

Social News 20/9

Central Highlands prioritises teaching of ethnic minorities’ languages, Vietnam Social Security receives ASEAN award in IT, Scholarships presented to students in northern mountainous provinces

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 20/9

Textile, garment industry expo opens in Ha Noi, Industry 4.0 Lab set up in Dong Nai with Bosch Rexroth assistance, Vietnam’s seafood exports to ASEAN expected to reach 1 billion USD soon, HCM City pledges to assist ICT enterprises

Total of businesses operating in Vietnam surges by over 50 percent: economic census

 Nearly 517,900 businesses were operating in Vietnam in 2017, rising 51.6 percent from the figure recorded in 2012, according to the general economic census announced by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) on September 19.

Track and field athletes honoured for ASIAD 2018 achievements

 The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) and the Vietnam Athletics Federation (VAF) held a ceremony in Hanoi on September 19 to commend and reward track and field athletes for their achievements recorded at the recent Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD 2018). 

Painter dedicates life to crafting stamps of late President

Amongst 5,000 stamps issued by the Vietnam Post, those with images of the late President Ho Chi Minh account for the majority. Painter Tran The Vinh is well known for his life-long dedication in illustrating such stamps.

First Vietnamese pagoda recognised in Hungary

 Dai Bi pagoda was inaugurated in Simontornya city, Hungary on September 19, becoming the first Vietnamese pagoda recognised by the Hungarian government.