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Library for kids inaugurated at Hanoi’s children palace

A library for kids, located at the Hanoi Children’s Palace, has been inaugurated on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

HCM City cracks down on health insurance frauds

Ho Chi Minh City's agencies are increasing inspections of healthcare facilities that abuse the health insurance fund by prescribing needless tests and overcharging.

Phu Quoc faces serious staff shortage in tourism industry

The robust growth of hotels and resorts on Phu Quoc Island in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta Province of Kien Giang has resulted in a shortage of workers in the tourism industry.

Billions of dollars are being poured into Vietnam’s leading companies

Large foreign capital is being poured into Vietnamese enterprises, especially big companies in different business fields.

iParking service needs reviewing for expansion

A service launched two years to help drivers find parking lots via an app had fallen short of expectations in Hanoi, reported Kinh Tế & Đô Thị (Economy & City) newspaper.

High-tech manufacturing sector tops recruitment in 3rd quarter

High-tech manufacturing was the top sector in terms of demand for senior managers in the third quarter, according to executive search firm Navigos Search.

Garment, textile industry gradually loses its advantages

Export target of US$40 billion of garment and textile industry this year is on the verge of failing to achieve due to several difficulties, such as a shortage of orders and high dependence on imported materials. 

Software firms are adding more value to their products

TMA Solutions, one of the largest software outsourcing companies in Vietnam, has established the TMA Innovation Centre to develop new software products and solutions based on Industry 4.0 technologies,

More power grids needed to unlock renewable energy capacity

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the prime minister allow for more power grid projects than earlier planned to handle the high capacity of wind and solar power projects in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.

 

Da Nang river continues combating with severe pollution

A section of Han River in Danang City has been battling serious pollution for months, affecting the local tourism sector.

Taxi driver detained for stealing foreign cop's phone

A taxi driver has been detained for stealing an iPhone X from a foreign passenger, who happened to be a police officer, the Hà Nội Police Investigation Agency said.

 

Trial on MobiFone-AVG deal slated for December 16

The Hanoi People’s Court decided on November 19 to open a first instance trial on the case of the MobiFone’s purchase of 95 percent of shares of the Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG) on December 16.

Severe droughts forecast in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

The Lower Mekong countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam are likely to face severe droughts that hurt cultivation and agricultural production by January 2020.

US interactive learning space launched at An Giang University

An interactive learning space called American Hangout was inaugurated at An Giang University on November 18 with the sponsorship of the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam tie goalless with Thailand again in World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam tied goalless with Thailand in their second leg in the 2020 World Cup qualifiers at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on November 19.

Da Nang streets may be named after foreign missionaries

Authorities in the central city of Da Nang are considering naming some streets in the city after two foreign missionaries, who play key roles in the development of the Vietnamese-romanised script.

Law on Enterprises needs greater reforms

Vietnam must continue to improve on its Law on Enterprises, experts and researchers said at a law conference in Hanoi yesterday.

Film fest to spread national identity, humanity, integration

The biggest event of the national cinema industry will be held on November 23-27 in Vung Tau City, southern province of Ba Ria–Vung Tau.

Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking

Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.

Ancient beauty of oldest pagoda in Hanoi

Hanoi's Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. It is famous not only for its ancient beauty but also for its fresh and green space combined with its architecture, cultural history.