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Class teaches how to be courteous

 Realising Vietnamese people’s, especially youngsters’ demand for protocols and etiquette to effectively adapt to the rapid globalization, a special training class has been organised.

Vietnamese couple earn berths in Challenge’s semis

 Nguyen Tien Minh of Viet Nam stormed to win his quarter-final match at the CELCOM AXIATA Malaysia International Challenge in Johor yesterday.


State has to manage Internet growth: Deputy PM

 The Government is intent on creating conditions for the Internet to flourish in the country, but it has to happen under State management, adhere to the law, international agreements and global trends, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam said.

Mainstream media should orient information on social networks: minister

 Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan emphasised the importance of the mainstream media in orienting the currents of right information on social networks during a Q&A session.

Trump and Xi: contradictory views on globalization

While US President Donald Trump has promoted bilateral trade, condemning inequalities in multilateral relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that globalization is an irreversible trend.

SBV leader believes in healthier banking activities in coming time

 Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Le Minh Hung on November 17 continued taking part in lawmakers’ question-and-answer session.

First "five-star" library for children opens in Vietnam

The first international-standard library for children in Vietnam opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on November 16.

Mobile broadband driving internet growth

 Vietnam’s fixed line market has seen a significant decline after peaking in 2009, according to Reportbuyer, a leading industry intelligence solution that provides all market research reports from top publishers. 

Results of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week announced

 Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on November 17 chaired an event to announce the results of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week that took place in central Da Nang city from November 6-11.

Real estate inventory value approximates $1.14bil

 Real estate inventory value now approximates VND26 trillion (US$1.14 billion), reducing 16 percent compared to December last year, reported the Ministry of Construction this morning.

Exchange rate will be kept stable: SBV governor

 State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) Governor Lê Minh Hưng expressed confidence that the central bank would maintain the stability of the VND/dollar exchange rate.

SCIC to sell 21.79% stake at Vinaconex

 The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) will sell 21.79 per cent stake at Viet Nam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex) on December 8.

Finance ministry wants Facebook, Google to make transactions via Napas

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed a regulation that requires Facebook and Google to conduct cross-border payment transactions through the National Payment Corporation (Napas), Tuoi Tre newspaper reports.

Who will buy multi-trillion VND worth of debts?

VietNamNet Bridge - Both Vietnamese and foreign investors say they are willing to buy assets linked to bank debts. 

Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in Saigon

There is just one week left until Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November. But some luxury hotels and restaurants in downtown HCMC are preparing special treats for guests on the holiday on November 23.

Broadway play “Lend me a tenor” to hit city stage

Tony award-winning Broadway play “Lend me a tenor” will be staged for the first time by Saigon’s English-language Dragonfly Theater at the Soul Live Project in District 3, HCMC.

APEC 2017: Int'l media appreciate Vietnam’s role, contributions

 The success of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week continues to be the topic drawing international media’s attention, especially the leading role of Vietnam in the region’s most important economic event.

Mongolian Ambassador affirms to promote relations with Vietnam

 Mongolian Ambassador to Vietnam D.Bilegdorj said he will do his utmost to promote the traditional friendship between the two countries at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on November 16.

Arsenal ambassador Sol Campbell warmly welcomed in Vietnam

Former Arsenal player Sol Campbell arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on November 16, receiving a warm welcome from Vietnamese fans.

Government alleviates public debt concerns

 Responding to National Assembly members’ qualms about the country’s financial security, the government issued a reassuring notice that the country’s public debt situation has improved, with the state budget seeing more effective use.