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VN cinema censors investigate illegal nine-dash line map shown in cartoon movie

The Cinema Department will check the censoring process of film Abominable which was pulled from Vietnamese cinemas for including a scene featuring a map showing China's "nine-dash line" in the East Sea.

$47.8-million beer plant illegally built in Ha Tinh

An illegally-built VND1.1 trillion ($47.8 million) beer plant has been found in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Hanoi authorities investigate oil discharging truck

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have asked local authorities in Hoa Binh to find the truck discharging oil and contaminating the Da River which is believed to be the cause of polluted tap water in Hanoi.

Volunteers clean up garbage in Hanoi

Two tonnes of garbage were collected from under Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi over the weekend by around 200 volunteers.

Vietnamese food: Roasted birds

Fancy pigeon for dinner? Or how about a quail for lunch? Prepared Vietnamese-style is the best way to eat these birds. Boiled in herbs and spices, then roasted to perfection, chim quay will be a real treat! 



FAO calls for urgent actions to end hunger and malnutrition in Vietnam

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in Vietnam called for urgent actions to end hunger and malnutrition at a meeting in Hanoi on Monday on the occasion of World Food Day (October 16).

Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien to be relieved

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has been appointed to run the Ministry of Health's Party activities, replacing the former Secretary Nguyen Thi Kim Tien.

Contactless payment could be next big thing in Vietnam: experts

Contactless payment is becoming trendy in Vietnam thanks to the growth of technology and the country’s young population.

Indonesia to build museum dedicated to Komodo dragons

The Indonesian Government plans to open a Komodo dragon museum as a tourist attraction and dragon research center on Komodo Island, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara province.

Vietnamese students win big at int’l young inventors contest in Indonesia

Vietnamese students claimed two gold and one silver medals at the International Young Investors Awards (IYIA) 2019 held in Indonesia from October 9 to 12.

Philippine national police chief steps down amidst drug scandal

Philippine national police chief resigned yesterday after he faced allegations in a Senate hearing that he intervened to prevent his officers from being prosecuted for allegedly selling a huge amount of illegal drugs they had seized.

First horse racing course licensed in Vietnam

Chairman of the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung, empowered by the Prime Minister, presented an investment license to a multifunctional entertainment complex with a horse racing course in Soc Son district yesterday.

Vietnam among rising stars of global trade: Standard Chartered

Vietnam has been named one of the rising stars of global trade with the sixth position among the top 20 markets with the greatest potential for future trade growth, according to a recent report by Standard Chartered.

Da Nang destined for international IT events

The Da Nang People’s Committee and the Vietnam Software Association (VINASA) will jointly host a series of international events on IT from October 21-24, reported the Vietnam Government Portal (VGP).

Ex-leader of Vinashin faces stricter punishment

The High-level People’s Court in Hanoi yesterday increased the penalty imposed on one of the four defendants charged with “abusing position and power to appropriate assets” at the State-run Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin).

Locked iPhones from US to become international version

Because of a new policy, locked iPhones from Verizon will be unlocked after 60 days of use if they meet some conditions.

Vietnam named Asia’s Leading Destination for second year in row

Vietnam has been honored with four important prizes, including Asia’s Leading Destination, by the 26th World Travel Awards (WTA).

Ho Chi Minh City to remove plastic bags in supermarkets

All supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to replace plastic bags by 2020 as part of a campaign to fight plastic waste launched by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Coach Park confident of Vietnam’s win against Indonesia

Vietnam’s football team are prepared to secure a win against Indonesia in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers, said head coach Park Hang-seo.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 15

Mekong Delta, HCMC warned of tidal flooding in lowland, riverside areas