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Hanoing Jazz Band brings 1940s vibe to Hanoi

 The Hanoing Jazz Band will play Hanoi Rock City tomorrow night, bringing revelers a taste of music from the 1940s.

Policy dialogue discusses int’l standards on child labour

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation held a policy dialogue on March 13 on international standards related to child labour amidst international trade commitments.

Work accelerated for HCM City’s first metro line

 Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro No.1 project will receive strong support from local authorities so that it can soon be put into operation, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan on March 13 stressed.

Students talk gender equality at Hanoi dialogue

 A large number of university students in Hanoi gathered at a dialogue on March 13 to discuss gender equality and safety for women and children.

Malaysian court opens trial of Vietnamese defendant

The Shah Alam High Court in Selangor state of Malaysia on March 14 morning opened the trial of Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong, a suspect in the murder of the holder of a DPRK passport with the name of Kim Chol.

Vietnam seeks sustainable agricultural exports via official channel

 Vietnam looks to enhance the values of its agricultural products in order to ensure sustainable exports via official channels amid the process of international integration.

"Classical Favorites" at Salon Saigon combines music, visual arts

 The “Classical Favorites” music night will be held from 6.30pm to 8pm on March 23 at Salon Saigon on 6d Ngô Thời Nhiệm St in HCM City’s District 3.

High demand from Korea, Japan for Vietnamese fruits, vegetables

 With their high demand for agricultural products, South Korea and Japan offer opportunities for Viet Nam to boost export of farm produce, especially fruits and vegetables.

Vietnamese rice firms face bankruptcy as trade face difficulties

 A series of companies who rushed to trade rice a decade ago are now facing difficulties and in some cases, have gone bust.

First WeWork co-working office opens in Vietnam

  The first WeWork co-working space in Viet Nam opened on Wednesday in HCM City with 5,000sq.m of space.

Actor Dustin Nguyen in new American TV series

 Vietnamese-American actor, director and martial artist Dustin Nguyen will play a role in Warrior, a new Cinemax crime-drama series based on the writings of martial art legend Bruce Lee.

Mozart’s "The Magic Flute" to be performed at HCMC Opera House

 Mozart’s "The Magic Flute" opera will be staged at the HCM City Opera House on 7 Lam Sơn Square in District 1 at 8pm on March 31.

Vietnam opens government procurement market

 The Vietnamese government procurement market has been open for the first time to meet the country’s commitments under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Eurocham puts forward suggestions for Vietnam to improve investment environment in 11th Whitebook

 EuroCham members believe that the detailed recommendations outlined in the Whitebook will help to make Vietnam a more competitive, attractive and business-friendly trade and investment environment.

HCMC's concert to feature Mozart, Brahms, Wagner

 The “Classical Romantics: The Legends” concert will be held at 8pm on March 16 at the HCM City Opera House at 7 Lam Sơn Square in District 1.

Luc Yen stone carving craft

Home to diversified mineral resources, Luc Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is widely known for its stone carving craft.

Jutatip Maneephan triumphs in sixth stage of Biwase Cup

 Jutatip Maneepham triumphed in the sixth stage of the Bình Dương International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2019 on Wednesday.

FVH paper cutting workshop on hanging decorations to be held on March 23

 A craft workshop on how to make decoration items from paper will be held by the Friends of Vietnam Heritage on March 23.

"Steps of Dance" stages contemporary dance about urban life

 Young dancers of the Buoc Nha (Steps of Dance) Troupe will perform in the show “Buoc Nhay’s Night” featuring contemporary dance on April 7 in HCM City.

Health insurance coverage expanded to 87.7 percent of VN population

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) reported that the number of participants in health insurance has increased to 83.6 million, or 87.7 percent of the population.