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Vietnamese, Norwegian PMs co-chair press conference

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg co-chaired a press conference in Oslo on May 24 to make known the results of their talks earlier the same day.

 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Norwegian King

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with King Harald V of Norway on May 24 as part of his ongoing official visit to the European country.

 

Emergence of colourful flowers in Hanoi mark arrival of summer

The last weeks of May have seen streets throughout Hanoi become decorated with the bright purple tones of giant crape myrtles, a sea of yellow golden shower flowers, and the shining red colour of red flamboyant flower.

South Korea, a strategic partner for Vietnam's fintech development

Vietnam is seeking for opportunities to grow its fintech market from FDI, and South Korea is by far one of the most promising strategic partners to boost fintech innovation thanks to its large number of commercial banks operating in Vietnam.

 

Fewer high school graduates register for university exams

The number of 12th graders registering to attend the entrance exams to universities has decreased since 2017.

Vietnam’s producers meet difficulties as yuan weakens.

In an effort to encourage exports in the context of the trade war, the Chinese central bank PBOC has set the yuan/US dollar reference exchange rate at 6.8365 yuan per US dollar, the lowest level since January 2019.

An old problem revisited

On one hand, the Agriculture Ministry may heap praise for having responded vigorously to the threat of the red swamp crayfish as an invasive alien species which is dangerous to the country’s biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.

Yeah1 stock nosedives following YouTube partnership termination

YouTube had officially terminated its Content Hosting Agreement with the local corporation and all its multichannel network subsidiaries, the local media reported.

 

Ministries muse PPP fund

After years of consideration, Vietnam is seriously pondering the creation of a public-private partnership development fund in a long-awaited draft law, in line with the actions of several other countries.

 

HCM City solicits investment in transport infrastructure

HCM City requires huge investment in infrastructure, and authorities have solicited investment of more than US$40 billion in the five-year period until 2020.

Children gather in Hoi An for international festival

Eight art troupes from different countries will participate in the International Children’s Festival in the ancient town of Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam.

Vietnam's Lan Anh to compete for Miss Tourism Worldwide title

Pham Lan Anh, Vietnamese representative at Miss Tourism Worldwide 2019, has departed for Croatia to compete in the grand finale of the pageant which is scheduled to take place on June 1.

Rising star of e-sports world

With the number of players forecast to reach 26 million in 2019, electronic sports (e-sports) are a rising star of the Vietnamese and global entertainment industry.

Hanoi, Hoi An among Eid Al Fitr holiday ideas to get you packing

It’s that time of the year again when UAE residents make those last-minute travel plans to jet off for the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

 

HCM City to reduce plastic waste

To reduce the plastic waste released into the environment, especially to the ocean, HCM City has approved a project that encourages the recycling of waste, especially plastic waste picked up by private garbage collectors.

Hai Duong set to host Vietnam – Japan Friendship Golf Tournament

The Vietnam-Japan Friendship Golf Tournament 2019 is scheduled to tee off at the Chi Linh Golf Course in northern Hai Duong province on May 25.

 

Hanoi, HCM city poised to host European-Vietnamese Documentary Festival

The 10th version of the European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city between May 31 and June 9.

 

Kayaking in UNESCO-recognised Ha Long bay

After spending time admiring the bay on the sun deck, visitors can row themselves to explore majestic cave systems, swim in the cool sea, and enjoy the natural scene to the fullest.

 

Profits shrink for hydropower sector but rise for thermal plants

Hydropower plants have seen poor business performance in the first quarter of 2019, which could give coal-powered and gas-powered thermo-electric plants more opportunities to produce electricity.

 

Vietnam forecast to face net imports of crude oil

Vietnam’s self-sufficiency for crude oil could come to an end due to exploitation that could turn the country into a net importer of crude oil for the first time, experts warned.