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Art show commemorates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday

The Culture newspaper will host an art show commemorating President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2019) at Hanoi’s Opera House on May 19.

Vietnam central bank depreciates the greenback against the VND

After appreciating the US dollar against the Vietnamese đồng on the first days of this week, the State Bank of Viet Nam on Thursday unexpectedly adjusted the greenback down .

 

“Destination–Vietnam” exhibition highlights Vietnam-Russia cultural ties

A historical document exhibition themed “Destination – Vietnam” kicked off at the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art (RGALI) in Moscow on May 15.

Vietnam stays attractive to foreign investors amid trade war: economist

Vietnam is the biggest beneficiary in the shift of the investment flow from China amidst the Sino-American trade war, according to Maybank Kim Eng senior economist Chua Hak Bin.

 

Quang Nam Provinceto host TechFest

The central province of Quang Nam will host the Quang Nam TechFest 2019 from May 16-18, with forums and conferences on start-ups and innovation in science and technology.

 

Impressive lotus paintings on display for UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebrations

A lotus painting exhibition was held as one of the cultural activities to celebrate the 16th UN Day of Vesak 2019 at Tam Chuc pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam. 

Over eight tonnes of pangolin scales seized at Hai Phong port

8.3 tonnes of pangolin scales have been discovered inside a container at the VIP green port in the northern city of Hai Phong, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VFF fined $39,500 for flares

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has been fined US$39,500 because of supporters letting off flares.

Shareholders should use their power to deal with rumours: officials

Shareholders were unaware of the power they held when dealing with a lack of transparency in listed companies, according to Nguyen The Tho, director of the Securities Market Surveillance Department under the State Securities Commission.

 

Industry 4.0 could boost Vietnam’s GDP by up to 16 per cent

The Fourth Industrial Revolution could increase Viet Nam’s GDP by between US$28.5 billion and $62 billion by 2030, equivalent to a rise of 7-16 per cent, according to the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

 

More firms competing for shares in Vietnamese consumer lending market

Vietnamese and international financial institutions alike are ramping up their presence by establishing or acquiring consumer credit companies amid Vietnam’s burgeoning personal finance market.

African swine fever continues to ravage north

African swine fever (ASF) continued to spread in the north including across the capital Hanoi with more than 120,780 infected pigs already culled, the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

Cyclists to tour at Return to the Countryside event

The 24th Return to the Countryside cycling race will be held on May 19-27.

Ha Noi, Binh Duong qualify for AFC Cup knockout rounds

Both Ha Noi FC and Binh Duong, Vietnam’s two representatives in the 2019 AFC Cup, won their final group stage matches yesterday to earn spots in the knockout round of the competition.

Humans and technology key to Vietnam’s new-stage development

New technology and skilled human resources were the decisive factors to drive Viet Nam’s long-term growth, especially in the face of Industry 4.0-induced changes.

 

Vietnam women's football league kicks off soon

The National Women's Football Championship this year will see the participation of seven teams, competing for a trophy and VNĐ300 million (US$13,000) in cash.

 

Programme hopes to change plastic consumption habits

An environmental protection programme will be carried out in 2019 to help improve plastic consumption habits.

 

Investigation ordered into dumping of infected pig carcasses

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will ask the Ministry of Public Security to join an investigation into rumours that discarded African swine fever-contracted pigs had been dumped into the environment.

 

Party leader, President presides over Political Bureau’s meeting

Party General Secretary, President Nguyen Phu Trong on May 15 presided over a meeting in Hanoi of the Political Bureau to give ideas on the preparations for the coming 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee, the seventh session of the NA.

Property market becomes more attractive to foreign investors

Vietnam’s real estate market became the second most attractive investment field for foreign investors after it lured US$1.1 billion in FDI during January-April, or 7.5 percent of the total FDI inflow.