Number of WannaCry-infected computers in Vietnam is neglible

“Only a few computers” in Viet Nam remain infected with WannaCry, Nguyen Khac Lich, Deputy Director of the Viet Nam Computer Emergency Response Team told a conference on information security today.

Vietnam attends 23rd ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Consultation

 Senior officials of ASEAN and China convened the 23rd consultations in the Chinese province of Guizhou on May 19 to review their cooperation across the fields and outline specific tasks for the near future. 

Vietnam backs peace efforts on Korean Peninsula

 Vietnam consistently backs all efforts to promote dialogue and maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. 

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Tua Chua Karst Plateau scenic drive

An amateur photographer recently took a drive through the Tua Chua Karst Plateau and shared these beautiful images of the scenic plateau sandwiched between the high mountains of north-western Vietnam.

French restaurants in HCM City

 The Refinery, The Convent and Au Manoir De Khai are French-style restaurants you should not miss when visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

Jessica Minh Anh to throw another amazing runway show in the US

 Supermodel turned entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh is set to impress with the first ever fashion phenomenon atop a modern engineering masterpiece, the Hoover Dam in the US, on June 26, 2017.

The places where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked in Thailand

 Vietnamese nationals living in Thailand have joined hands to build memorial houses for the late President Ho Chi Minh in Udonthani and Nakhon Phanom provinces to show their respect to the great leader.

Vietnam’s first vocational training college applies European standards

 Dung Quat College of Technology in the central coastal province of Quang Ngai launched high-quality vocational training courses at European standards in 2016 to meet demand in the labour market and for international integration.

Bai Tu Long National Park becomes ASEAN’s 38th heritage park

 Bai Tu Long National Park in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been named the 38th ASEAN Heritage Park.

Transnationals dominate Vietnam personal care market

 Large transnational companies have rapidly taken control of the manufacturing and retail beauty and personal care segments of the Vietnam economy, say leading market analysts.

Multiple hydropower projects axed

 Many central provinces have recently cancelled a slew of small hydropower projects due to long delays and concerns about adverse environmental impacts and deforestation.

Retirement age unchanged this year

 The National Assembly Standing Committee will not put the retirement age increase plan on its agenda this year.

Deep-sea fishing banned in Formosa spill area

Fishermen from the central provinces, which saw the Formosa spill, have been warned not to catch species living in the deepest levels of the ocean for 20 nautical miles offshore.

Israel Film Festival held in Da Nang

 The Israel Film Festival will be held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on May 19-23.

500 years old limestone coniferous forest found in Phong Nha-Ke Bang

 The world’s sole pure limestone-based coniferous (Calocedrus rupestris) forest  has been found in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the north central province of Quang Binh.

Giant pacific bluefin tuna set Vietnam record

 Vietnam Record Organization yesterday set a new record for a giant bluefin tuna, which was caught in the territorial water of Paracel Islands.

Hanoi turns purple with giant crape-myrtle flowers

 Hanoi’s summer is welcomed by not only the songs of cicadas, the calls of koels and the reddish hues of flamboyant flowers, but also the bright purple tones of giant crape-myrtle flowers, known in Vietnamese as bang lang.

Danish Film Week to be held in Hue and Da Nang

 A Danish Film Week is scheduled to take place in the central cities of Hue and Da Nang for the first time ever from May 26 to June 4.

Ta Quang Buu Awards honour outstanding scientists

 Two scientists were presented with the 2017 Ta Quang Buu Awards at a ceremony held in Hanoi on May 18 by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).

A touch of Switzerland in Hanoi

 A street art show will be performed in Hanoi by Swiss artists to bring a touch of Switzerland to Vietnam’s capital.

New General Director for Samsung Vietnam

 South Korean technology giant Samsung has announced the appointment of Mr. Shim Won Hwan as General Director of Samsung Vietnam, replacing Mr. Han Myoung Sup.

Int’l teams set for Da Nang Fireworks festival

Two teams – Tamaya Katahara Fireworks from Japan and Sugyp from Switzerland – will launch their fireworks in the Han River during the second night of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on Saturday.

M&A abuzz in real estate market

 Recently, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai’s stock price has been on a constant increase. One of the reasons for this galloping rise was mentioned in the firm’s audited consolidated financial statement.

Refreshing breeze of transparency: a list of ineligible projects

 A list of all housing projects in which foreign organisations and individuals are not allowed to make purchases is being publicised by local authorities at the urgent bidding of the government.