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Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Association backs Vietnam’s stance on sovereignty in East Sea

The Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Association on March 29 affirmed its backing for Vietnam’s stance on legitimate sovereignty in the East Sea.

Exhibition of paintings donated by Japanese collector opens in Da Nang

An exhibition of 22 paintings in a collection of works by Vietnamese artists titled “Houei” (Prosperity) of Japanese collector Itoh Toyokichi opened in Da Nang on March 29.

‘New normal' is to open for business

Continuing his talk with VietNamNet, Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien, Head of Economic Advisory Group to the Prime Minister, said that the "new normal" is to open for businesses and workforce as the people have been in harsh conditions.

First- and second-graders to study two shifts a day in HCM City

All students in the first and second grades in HCM City will attend two shifts a day as opposed to one shift previously, according to an enrollment plan for the 2021-2022 academic period.

Beauty queens gather in Hanoi

The two runner-ups, Tu Anh and Huyen My, joined Miss Vietnam World Ngo Phuong Lan, actors Huynh Anh, Doan Quoc Dam and actress Diem Hang at a recent event in Hanoi.

Construction Ministry proposes name change to Ministry of Construction, Urban and Housing Development

The Government has suggested changing the name of the Ministry of Construction to the Ministry of Construction, Urban and Housing Development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a recent conference to promote the 13th Party Congress Resolution.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 30

Transport Ministry backs plan to develop Quang Tri airport like Van Don airport model

Mekong Delta continues to develop transport infrastructure

The Mekong Delta is working with the Ministry of Transport to improve the local transport infrastructure and thus trade flows, the Can Tho branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said.

Exhibition of books, calligraphy by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh held in HCM City

An exhibition of books and calligraphy works by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh in HCM City has attracted visitors with its soulful, meditation-rich space.

Death anniversary of Trinh Cong Son to be celebrated with numerous concerts

Many music shows commemorating the 20th death anniversary of musician Trinh Cong Son, one of Vietnam’s most famous and beloved song writers will be held nationwide.

Botulinum poisoning cases concern health experts

One person died of suspected botulinum poisoning after eating vegetarian pâté in the southern province of Binh Duong last week.

Government worked well during the past term

The National Assembly deputies praised the role in administration and management of the President and the Government in the past term.

STEM teaching does not need high level of funding: official

Many schools complain they don’t have money to organize STEM education but the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) says STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) does not always require a lot of money.

Hanoi’s huge BRT project is a failure

The Hanoi bus rapid transit (BRT) 01 route, which had investment of thousands of billion dong sourced from the World Bank (WB) loans, has failed to meet expectations after five years of operation.

Public transactions at one-stop-shop units to be less than 30 minutes

The time spent by members of the public at administrative agencies will be shortened to 30 minutes by 2022 under the one-stop-shop mechanism.

Mother meets recipient of son’s heart

Truong Thi Nhuong, 71, from Hai Duong province, who has long wanted to meet the person who received her son’s heart, has been granted her wish.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 30

Vietnam-UK trade deal to officially take effect from May

Vietnam to purchase US-produced coronavirus vaccines

Vietnam expects to get access to coronavirus vaccine supplies from the United States to support its national COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has said.

High-speed railway to compete with airlines

Developing a high-speed highway is a matter of special public concern. Under the 2021-2030 draft railway development plan, Vietnam’s railway would undertake the transport of 16.5 million tons of cargo and 30.9 million passengers by 2030.

Vietnam’s first autonomous vehicle debuts

Phenikaa Group, a multi-sectoral corporation, has introduced its prototype of a level-4 autonomous vehicle, Vietnam's first smart self-driving vehicle.