Gov't Office's staff arrested in repatriation flight bribery case

The Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on August 18 arrested Nguyen Tien Than, an official at the Government Office’s department of international relations, to investigate the act of “taking bribes”.

Ten Vietnamese named among world's best scientists

Ten Vietnamese working in the country have been listed among the world's best scientists by research.com, a reputable scientist ranking website.

Exquisite miniature books prove small is beautiful

In times past, miniature books were produced for personal convenience because they could easily be carried in a waistcoat pocket or a woman’s purse.

Public sector seeks to retain talent amid wave of worker resignations

“I gave up!”, said a medical worker who just quit his job at a public clinic in Thu Duc City.

Hoi mat craft village: home of Vietnamese mat weaving

For a long time, the sedge mats of Hoi Village in Tan Le Commune, Hung Ha District in Thai Binh have been a typical product of the Red River Delta province.

Swedish artist makes music with inspiration from Vietnamese epic

Swedish singer-songwriter Tamela Hedstrom said she was surprised when director Le Quy Duong told her he wanted to collaborate with her on a song inspired by the classic epic Lục Vân Tiên.

More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide.

Stair climbing race to kick off in HCM City in Oct

Vietnam’s long-running stair climbing race, or the “HCMC Skyrun”, will be held at the Bitexco Financial Tower in HCM City on October 30.

Operation of ETC systems in Vietnam still encountering trouble

After a fortnight launching the non-stop Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems on expressways and highways, it seems the operation of these systems is still not as smooth as expected due to problems from ETC card installation, money deposit

Fire engulfs ancient house inside Quoc Tu Giam relic site in Hue City

A building in the UNESCO-recognised Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy) relic in the imperial city of Huế was seriously damaged by fire on Wednesday afternoon.

Largest travel expo to kick off in HCM City in September

The International Travel Expo in HCM City, the largest travel exhibition in Vietnam, will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7 in September.

Centralised bidding should be implemented to solve drugs and medical supplies shortage

A sudden increase in the number of patients has caused overloading and a shortage of equipment, medical supplies and chemicals at some central hospitals.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 18

Denmark extends agri-food expertise to Vietnam

The Moffatts shoots video to promote the beauty of Vietnam

Canadian pop/rock band The Moffatts has visited Sa Pa, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Lao Cai about 320 kilometres from Hanoi, and shot a music video to promote tourism.

Hoa Binh effectively implemented 4 strategic breakthroughs

To realize the four strategic breakthroughs of the Resolution of the Provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, Hoa Binh Province has implemented many important policies and solutions.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 18

Vietnam sends nearly 1 million guest workers in 2013-2021

Viettel wants to make chips amidst global shortage

Vietnam’s telecom giant Viettel Group has proposed developing and manufacturing chips for domestic and international markets.

Nguyen Danh Huy appointed as Deputy Minister of Transport

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to appoint Mr. Nguyen Danh Huy, head of the Planning and Investment Department under the Ministry of Transport, as new Deputy Minister of Transport.

FLC, HAI face trading suspension

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) will ban FLC Group (FLC) and HAI Agrochem JSC (HAI) from trading their shares due to delays in releasing their audited 2021 financial reports.

Mid-Autumn Festival toy market in Hanoi crowded on evenings

The Mid-Autumn Festival is three weeks away, but many families and young people have flocked to Hang Ma Street (Hanoi) to go for a walk and buy toys.

Vietnam among best global destinations for foodies: Skyscanner

Skyscanner, a travel site based in Scotland, has named Vietnam among the world’s six best destinations for food lovers, alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Singapore.

Vietnamese rapper 16 Typh hailed by famous hip-hop magazine

The prestigious music magazine HipHopDX has praised the music video of the hit “Million Dollar Boy” by Vietnamese rapper 16 Typh.

Vietnam's top tennis player enjoys record high in world rankings

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has passed a milestone in his career when rising to the world’s No.332 in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings.

Vietnamese cultural village to be built in Korea

A Vietnamese cultural village will be built in the county of Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk province, the Republic of Korea, heard a recent meeting between the county’s mayor Park Hyun-guk and Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung.

PetroVietnam proposes US$19 billion oil refinery complex and national oil reserve

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has proposed to the Government an investment in a refinery and petrochemical complex and a national reserve of crude oil and petroleum products in Long Son Petroleum Industrial Park.