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PM asks more resources for university-city complexes

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged central agencies and localities to use their resources to develop three leading State-run universities in Hanoi, Da Nang and HCM City into university-city complexes to herald the Industry 4.0 era.

Winners of APEC 2017 poster contest announced

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism named top 20 entries of a poster contest on the APEC Year 2017 at a ceremony held in Hanoi on November 3.

Canadian PM looks to advance ties with Vietnam

 Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said on November 2 that he expects to meet with Vietnam’s leaders to advance various important issues.

Thai Nguyen tea honoured at North America tea competition 2017

 “Dinh Vuong Pham” tea manufactured by Tan Cuong Hoang Binh Tea JSC has won overall award in the North America international specialty tea competition held in the US state of Arizona from August 2017. 

President of Chile to pay State visit to Vietnam

 President of Chile Michelle Bachelet Jeria is going to pay a State visit to Vietnam from November 8 to 9, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Rank of Ambassador bestowed upon diplomats

 President Tran Dai Quang presented decisions granting the rank of Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to five diplomats at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 3.

Deputy PM receives Chinese deputy minister of state security

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh received Chinese Deputy Minister of State Security Tang Chao in Hanoi on November 4.

Vietnam receives Int’l Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific’s Statement

 Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh received a statement of the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) from ITUC-AP Secretary General Shoya Yoshida in Hanoi on November 3.

Festival honours Mother Goddess in Hanoi

 A festival featuring the worship of Mother Goddesses will bring many folk artists from across the nation to Hanoi on November 9-13.

Festival honours Mother Goddess in Hanoi

 A festival featuring the worship of Mother Goddesses will bring many folk artists from across the nation to Hanoi on November 9-13.

Shortening time for certification of Vietnamese citizens abroad

The Government has recently issued Resolution No. 112/NQ-CP on simplifying administrative procedures and civil papers related to population management within the scope of the Ministry of Public Security’s State management functions.

Foreign investors still ignore SOE equitisation

The large-scale state-owned enterprise equitisation has yet to lure strategic investors, especially foreign investors, due to problems related to procedures and the quality of business management and transparency.

HCM City prepares for large- scale food poisoning

 Preparations to treat a large-scale outbreak of food poisoning were organised by the city’s Food Safety Management Board and Department of Health at District 7 in the city on Friday.

APEC 2017: Peru hails cooperation prospects with Vietnam

 Peruvian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nestor Popolizio has spoken highly of cooperation prospects between his country and Vietnam, especially when the two countries are the hosts of two APEC Years in a row.

Vietnam, Australia hold first defence policy dialogue

 Vietnam and Australia held the first national defence policy dialogue in the Australian capital city of Canberra on November 3. 

Transport Ministry lays out financing plan for North-South Expy

The Ministry of Transport has presented a financing plan for phase one of the North-South Expressway project, with the State budget accounting for 39% of the VND118.7 trillion (US$5.24 billion) cost.

Internet of Things as a tool of creation in Industry 4.0

 The Internet of Things is rapidly changing the face of business operations, from manufacturing to sales and logistics. With industrial applications as the main drivers, Asia-Pacific economies are charging ahead to lead this revolution. 

Son Ca Lighthouse

Son Ca lighthouse is one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the Truong Sa archipelago. It navigates ships and maritime pilots at sea and also marks Vietnam’s territorial waters.

PM highlights four major tasks for remaining months

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has underlined four major tasks that need to be implemented in the remaining months of 2017 so as to comprehensively achieve this year’s socio-economic development targets.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on November 3.