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Thinh ready to lift HCM City's performance after three-week absence

Midfielder Ngo Hoang Thinh is fully recovered and ready for V.League action against Quang Ninh today.

VN, Malaysia target $15 billion in bilateral trade

Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to enhance economic cooperation to increase two-way trade to US$15 billion by next year.

Risk of money laundering in VN assessed at ‘average level’

The risk of money laundering in Viet Nam was at "an average level", according to a State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) report released on Wednesday.

 

HCM City wants to cooperate with Cuba in health care

HCMC is keen to implement health care cooperation programmes with Cuba, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem said at a reception for visiting Cuban Deputy Minister of Health Marcia Cobas Riuz.

 

VN property market still attractive in medium, long terms: forum

An insider has predicted a good outlook for the property market in the medium and long terms despite signs of decline in recent months.

 

The smart home future on the horizon

With the support of technology, domestic companies have been contributing to building a smarter and better life for Vietnamese people via smart homes.

Partnerships can create breakthrough in health

Private investors are being encouraged by upcoming policies in development of public-private partnership projects in the healthcare sector.

Pollution threatens Phu Quoc rivers

Authorities on Phu Quoc Island are seeking ways to save rivers and canals which are dying from pollution.

 

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HCM City keen to step up cooperation with Singapore

 

Symphony concert featuring German artists comes to Hanoi Opera House

Vietnamese and German artists will perform together at a concert entitled German Night on May 23.

Vietnam smart city drive in full swing

As Vietnam’s cities and provinces are ramping up efforts with new action plans to realise the smart city dream, international tech giants are moving faster with new ambitious business plans. 

 

Spurring US investment into new phase

Vietnam and the US are expected to work on a blueprint to deepen trade and investment ties to prepare the next stage of bilateral ties.

 

Competition heats up through new decree changes

With Vietnam’s new directions on drug registration and materials arriving imminently, private businesses are expected to take the next steps for tenders to venture into the lucrative public hospital system.

 

WEF proposes national plastic action partnership for Vietnam

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has built a National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) for Vietnam and is looking for feedback from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam.

 

Hanoi festival to honour Mong ethnic cultural values

Ly Thai To square in downtown Hanoi will play host to a festival which honours Mong ethnic cultural values on May 18-19.

 

Hanoi’s biggest water park to debut next month

Thanh Ha Water Park, the biggest of its kind in Hanoi, is scheduled to be put into operation next month.

ASEM talks inclusive socio-economic development in Khanh Hoa

ASEM conference on promoting inclusive socio-economic development in Asia and Europe opened a conference in Khanh Hoa on May 16, attracting over 180 delegates from 53 ASEM member states, regional and international organisations.

 

Korean group to pour $1 billion in Vingroup

SK Group, the third largest business group in the Republic of Korea, said on May 16 that it would invest $1 billion in Vingroup as part of its efforts to expand presence in the Southeast Asian market.

 

Science and Technology Information Network signs agreements with eight more members

HCM City’s Department of Science and Technology on Wednesday signed agreements with eight universities that will join its Science and Technology Information Network (STINET).

Dance workshop to help discover minds, bodies

A workshop to get people involved in dancing and moving will take place on May 19.