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National Assembly debates draft law on PPP

Most National Assembly (NA) deputies agreed on the need for the draft Law on Public-Private Partnership to finalise a legal framework of this type of investment and improve the effectiveness of long-term public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

Two young brothers in Hanoi die due to Whitmore’s disease

Two young brothers have died of Whitmore’s disease in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son.

Techfest 2019 to connect Vietnamese start-ups with the world

The national innovative start-up day Techfest 2019 is expected to connect the Vietnamese start-up eco-system with the region and the world, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung at a press briefing yesterday.

Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia

Heat and winds threaten to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, as massive blazes ravage the east coast.

Decree sets age limit for imported used aircraft

The age of second-hand aircraft imported into Vietnam is among new regulations in the Government’s Decree 89/2019/ND-CP.

Vietnam’s rice price surprisingly low despite high quality

Vietnam is famous as one of the world's biggest rice exporters, but its export price is low.

Improving human resources – top factor for Vietnam’s growth: JICA specialists

There remain problems concerning human resources and Vietnamese businesses should focus on what Japanese experts have addressed.

Exhibition reenacts old-time Hanoi in Nguyen dynasty

The exhibition will start on November 22 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Legal capital levels set for foreign financial organisations in Vietnam

The Government recently issued Decree No.86/2019/ND-CP regulating the minimum legal capital levels of foreign banks’ branches and credit institutions operating in Vietnam.

Sustainable protection needed for Son Tra Reserve

Human activities in the Son Tra Nature Reserve had changed the basic instincts of langurs and monkeys, while threatening the primate population with human-to-wildlife transmitted diseases, according to biologist Tran Huu Vy.

Retirement age to rise as from 2021

The retirement age for male and female workers will increase from 60 and 55 at present to 62 and 60 respectively in 2035 under the revised Labour Code that was passed by National Assembly deputies on November 20.

US Secretary of Defence pays official visit to Vietnam

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich on November 20 held talks with US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from November 19 to 21.

MOU on human resource development with Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture inked

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and leaders of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on human resource development, Ha Noi, November 19, 2019.

US firms are pouring money into Vietnam LNG market

Investing in the Vietnamese LNG market shows a diversified investment portfolio and part of efforts to balance the two-way trade.  

Hanoi to pilot seven online public services on national portal

At present, Hanoi is operating a public service portal to better process administrative procedures, with 54 million documents handled since 2016, of which 99% were on time.

VN Finance Ministry warns of high corporate bond rates

The Ministry of Finance on November 19 made recommendations concerning corporate bonds, advising investors to carefully consider purchasing those bonds coming with high coupons, reported Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.

Local wood exporters eye domestic market

With the upcoming entrance of global home furnishing brand Ikea into the Vietnamese market, many large local wood exporters are paying more attention to the domestic market.

The most special professor title holders in 2019

A female scientist at the age of 38 and a man in his 70s have been awarded the professorship title.

Longer National Day holiday expected next year

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has agreed to add one more day to National Day holiday (September 2) from next year.

1,000 Japanese officials, enterprises to visit Vietnam early 2020

The Vietnamese government gives priority to the Vietnam – Japan strategic partnership.