HCM City mobile police and their “war horses”

The horses, after being trained, have become the "warriors" of HCM City’s first cavalry mobile police force.

Youngest candidate for professorship title in 2022

The candidate who met standards for the professorship title this year was born in November 1979.

Petrol price stabilisation fund proposed to be maintained: NA meeting

The Government proposed the operation of the petrol price stabilisation fund should be maintained because it remained an effective tool to regulate petrol prices.

Five reasons to visit Hoan Kiem Lake

A long history, enchanting scenery, decadent cuisine, and diverse entertainment activities are the reasons that make the iconic Hanoi Lake a favorite destination for all visitors, both local and international.

M&A in technology sector on the rise

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the technology sector have been witnessing a rebound in recent years as tech giants have employed M&A to expand their ecosystems.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival to come back in 2023

The central city of Da Nang will resume an international fireworks festival after a three-year hiatus due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

iPhone prices escalate on exchange rate fluctuations

The price for iPhone products in Vietnam increased over the past week after the rise of the VND/USD exchange rate (over VND24,800/US$1), even for old models.

Talent at state agencies have to queue up for opportunities

Deputy Chair of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education Nguyen Thi Mai Hoa said many talented officials at state agencies cannot grasp opportunities, leading to a waste of talent.

More startups use Blockchain technology

Vietnam is among the countries with a high number of companies using Blockchain. It is also among the leading countries in the digital asset adoption index ranked by Chainalysis.

Speeding up public investment disbursement: officials should be free of wariness

Analyst’s Pick: Besides making all-out efforts to have better preparation, heads of ministries and localities should be free of wariness and dare to take risks.

Vietnam to tighten oversight of capital mobilization of real estate firms

The lack of mid-and long-term investment in the real estate market and ambiguous regulations related transactions are hampering its healthy development.

Problems in PPP projects still waiting to be solved

The Vietnamese Association of Road Systems Investors (VARSI) held a seminar on removing inadequacies of PPP transport infrastructure projects in Hanoi on Monday.

Vietnam to expand international cooperation in professional education

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Welfare is stepping up the execution of agreements on labor cooperation and professional education with international markets, including Poland and Singapore.

Ministry proposes Law on Teachers to solve teachers quitting

The Ministry of Education and Training has just sent to National Assembly deputies a proposal to develop a Law on Teachers to beat the odds and keep teachers from leaving their profession.

Ecommerce platforms not required to pay taxes on behalf of sellers

Ecommerce platform operators in Vietnam will have to provide tax agencies with information about sellers, instead of having to pay taxes on their behalf.

It Thai Village – a rustic destination for nature lovers

Located at the foot of Khau Pha Mountain Pass, It Thai Village is an attractive destination for visitors to Cao Pha Commune, Mu Cang Chai District, Yen Bai Province, thanks to its beautiful landscapes and friendly people.

Surgeons of Gia Dinh People's Hospital succeed in removing 22-kg tumor

Today, Gia Dinh People's Hospital announced that surgeons just successfully performed an operation to remove a tumor weighing about 22kg for an 18-year-old female patient.

NA deputies say relevant ministries must bear responsibility for fuel dearth

The ongoing short supply of gasoline on the local market is an unusual phenomenon, requiring higher responsibility from the relevant ministries and agencies, National Assembly (NA) deputies told local reporters today, November 2.

Denmark, Hai Phong ink MoU on offshore wind energy cooperation

Representatives of the administrations of Hai Phong city (Vietnam) and Esbjerg city (Denmark) on November 2 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of offshore wind energy.

Vietnamese scientists win Asia Innovation Award

Two Vietnamese scientists have been honoured at the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award, winning the Best Innovation Award and the Outstanding Innovation Award.

Miss Supranational 2013 set to model at Vietnam fashion show

Mutya Johanna Datul, Miss Supranational 2013, will take on the role as vedette for a fashion show due to be held on November 5 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc.

Vietjet reports profit, Vietnam Airlines sees losses drop

Vietnam’s aviation industry has seen positive changes in domestic transport.

NZ Herald suggests 48-hour trip to discover Ho Chi Minh City

Ranging from edgy bars to retro subterranean bunkers, there is plenty to discover in vibrant HCM City, according to Brett Atkinson, an author who wrote about his 48-hour trip to explore the local culture and cuisine for NzHerald.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 2

Party leader’s visit receives China’s intensive media coverage

Rooftop solar power projects encounter many difficulties

Responding to the Government's policy of encouraging the development of solar power, many businesses across the country have invested in solar power. Ironically, many investors now have to worry about debts piling up.