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Car imports skyrocket in 2019

Vietnam imported up to 140,000 cars in 2019 worth a total USD3.16 billion, up 84% on-year, with the majority from Indonesia and Thailand.

 

UK launches $2.6mn project to help Vietnam safeguard deltas

The British Embassy in Vietnam has launched a project that will support Vietnam’s delta network and sustainable development.

 

Firms ask for delay financial statements release

 The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has received dozens of documents from listed companies asking to extend the deadline for the disclosure of this year's financial statements.

 

Japanese gas firm buys 21% in PV Low Pressure Gas

Japan-based firm Saibu Gas Co Ltd has become the large shareholder in PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas JSC (PV GasD).

 

Noi Bai Airport urges passengers to arrive early to avoid overcrowding

Noi Bai International Airport has advised passengers to arrive earlier due to over-crowding around Tet holiday.

 

Deputy foreign minister pushes ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a visit to the European Parliament (EP) from January 13 to 16 to discuss the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

Vietnamese culture to be introduced in tiny French town

A one-day event featuring Vietnamese customs for the Lunar New Year will be held on January 25 in Saint Herblain, France, by ART SPACE, a private centre run by Hoang Thu Trang.

New roads to link to northern mountains

Two new roads will be built connecting the northern mountainous region with Hanoi, Ministry of Transport said on Thursday.

Transport minister find reasons for toll booth delays

The Ministry of Transport has been asked to look at collective and individual responsibilities for delays to the implementation of electronic toll collection (ETC) project.

Drunk youngsters pose risk to society

Doctors have warned of rising alcohol consumption among adolescents, posing a risk to their health and social order.

Scientific research: spending is high, but results are few

Universities and local authorities spend big money on scientific research, but the results remain unclear.

Vietnamese nationwide celebrate Kitchen Gods’ Day

As the most important festival in Vietnamese culture, Tet (Lunar) New Year retains many traditions that have been passed down for generations, one of which is the rituals performed on Kitchen Gods’ Day.

Vietnamese, Chinese top leaders hold phone talks

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong talked over the phone with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on January 16, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival and the 70th anniversary of Vietnam-China diplomatic ties.

Tiger trafficker sentenced to 6 years in prison

The People’s Court of Hanoi on Wednesday sentenced Nguyen Huu Hue to six years in prison for illegally trafficking seven frozen tiger cubs.

Economists warn GDP growth target a challenge

Vietnam's economy experienced good economic results in 2019, but it will be a challenge to repeat the strong growth this year.

 

Int’l, NGOs meet ahead of Lunar New Year festival

A gathering of diplomatic representative agencies, international and foreign non-governmental organisations was held in Hanoi on January 16, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.

Majority of groups, corporations fulfil 2019 targets

A majority of groups and corporations fulfilled 2019 targets assigned by the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC), heard a conference in Hanoi on January 16.

US Ambassador releases carps to see off Kitchen Gods

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink on January 15 performed the Vietnamese traditional New Year ritual of releasing carps into a lake to bid farewell to the Kitchen Gods at Kim Lien pagoda in Hanoi.

Vietnam proposes 14 initiatives for ASEAN 2020

Luong Hoang Thai, director of the Multilateral Trade Policy Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaks about Vietnam's initiatives for ASEAN 2020.

 

Chrysanthemum season in full bloom in Khanh Hoa

Thanks to favorable weather, chrysanthemum fields in Khanh Hoa province are in full bloom, ready for the Lunar New Year festival. Locals are excited and looking forward to a bumper crop.