How did Education Ministry handle the ‘doctoral candidate incubator’?

The government’s inspectors have publicized conclusions of an the inspection tour to the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), including violations related to the master’s and doctoral training programs in 2015-2019.

Mèn mén, a proud Mong dish from Ha Giang

For the Mong ethnic group in the northern province of Ha Giang, mèn mén (steamed minced corn) is both a traditional dish and a special part of their culture.

Campaign paves way home for Vietnamese talents

In recent years, the “Come Home Phở Good” campaign launched by Robert Walters in the UK has helped many Vietnamese talents return to Vietnam from around the world and carve out careers in the country.

Economists proposes scrapping COVID-19 tests for int'l visitors

The Government’s board for private economic development research (IV Board) has proposed the scrapping of pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for foreign arrivals to Vietnam to stimulate tourism.

Doctors warn of speech delay among preschoolers who stayed home during pandemic

Toddlers have begun going back to school after many months of staying at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, doctors have noticed an increase in speech delay among toddlers.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 10

Da Nang calls for investment from Germany’s Bremen

The sweet love of a 1.37m tall groom and 1.62m bride

When deciding to get married, the couple faced strong opposition from the girl’s parents. They feared that the man could not make their daughter happy.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 10

SEA Games 31: Vietnam fetch gold in men’s beach handball, bronze in diving

Vietnam pilots cash withdrawal at ATMs with chip-based ID cards

People will be able to withdraw cash from ATMs by scanning their chip-based ID cards under a new pilot service provided by the Ministry of Public Security.

U.S. investments in Vietnam exceed US$10 billion

U.S. firms have so far registered a total of US$10.47 billion for 1,160 investment projects in Vietnam.

Large foreign firms interested in Vietnam’s offshore wind power industry

Some major businesses of Denmark and Norway have expressed their special interest in developing offshore wind power in Vietnam during recent meetings with officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Businesses struggling to complete housing projects

Real estate has been in a state of limbo for the last two years across the country.

Seaport system yet to meet expectations

It has been 30 years since the Prime Minister issued Decision No.55/QD-TTg approving the master plan of the Cai Mep - Thi Vai deep-water seaport system.

Vietnamese PM to visit United States, United Nations from May 11-17

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the ASEAN-US summit and have a working visit to the US and the United Nations (UN) at the invitation of the US President Joe Biden, according to the foreign ministry.

Art, beauty of Japanese dolls to be presented in HCMC

An exhibition themed “ Ningyō : Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls” exploring the Japanese doll and its culture that have been nurtured in the history and folklore of Japan will be held at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum from May 13-29.

Amid a faltering recovery, aviation authority calls on further support for airlines

As the international flight market needs more time to recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam (CAAV) has called for more Government support for airlines operating in the country.

Vietnam International Fashion Week set for HCM City return in late May

The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 2022 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 between May 25 and May 29 after it had been postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese child wins Little Miss United Nations 2022 crown

Phung Hieu Anh, the Vietnamese representative at Little Miss United Nations, was announced as the winner of the 2022 version of the pageant on May 8 during the grand finale held in India.

Vietnam jumps 30 notches in latest COVID-19 Recovery Index by Nikkei

Vietnam has moved up 30 notches to rank 62nd in the latest edition of Nikkei’s COVID-19 Recovery Index thanks to the country’s high vaccination rate.

Government’s pandemic fight efforts pay off

Hard hit by the fourth wave of COVID-19 for almost one year, yet Vietnam’s economy is now rebounding and people’s life has returned to normal.

New chairperson appointed for VN National Commission for UNESCO

Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc has been named the new Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), replacing Dang Hoang Giang.

Status upgrade crucial to stock market growth

The upgrade of Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to emerging status is a driving force for the future.

Big Data helps to broaden consumer access to bank loans

Based on data about phones, electricity and shopping usage, AI can be used to give credit ratings to people.

Unable to access bank loans, businesses seek black credit

Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have had to borrow money from black credit sources.

Border opening boost tourism among Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam

After Thailand allowed the re-opening of the border with Cambodia from May 1, a number of associations and private companies in the tourism sector in Cambodia, Thailand as well as Vietnam have cooperated to plan to boost the flow of tourists again.