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Vietnam pledges to further enhance administrative reform

The Vietnamese Government, for years, has been focusing on enhancing administrative reforms to improve the business environment, said Mai Tien Dung, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office.

Vietnam fifth largest consumer of US apples

Vietnam was the fifth largest buyer of US apples last year with an import value of 51 million USD, up 48 percent year-on-year.

Hanoi finds its Friendship Ambassadors for Peace 2019

The final night of a contest aiming to find a Friendship Ambassador for Peace 2019 in Hanoi took place on December 12.

Vietnam ready for UNSC non-permanent membership

Vietnam is ready to take on the role of non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) from January 2020, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

Ton Duc Thang Museum to be rebuilt in HCM City

A project on rebuilding the Ton Duc Thang Museum of HCM City has been approved by local authorities, according to the museum’s director Pham Thanh Nam.

Private firms confused about anti-corruption law

Private businesses have said they were unsure about how to implement the 2018 Law on Anti-Corruption that came into effect on July 1.

Despite overall optimism, health remains top concern of VN consumers

It's understandable that Vietnamese are increasingly concerned about health issues as air and water pollution has become palpable in large cities.

US deals power up trade for balancing out deficit

Vietnam is reaching for aircraft and energy orders to balance trade further with the United States, with the future prospects to increase footing of investment and trading flows from the US being in the pipeline. 

The human rights situation of prisoners always complies with regulations

Prisoners at the No. 3 detention center are all guaranteed to enjoy the most basic human right to maintain physical condition, thereby other rights can be promoted.

Trafficked bear rescued en route to Ha Tinh Province

A bear was found caged on the back seat of a taxi en route to the central province of Ha Tinh on Wednesday.

Vietnam Puppetry Festival to open in HCM City

The second puppetry festival will take place on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on December 28-29, with the aim of creating a cultural exchange site for local residents on the occasion of the New Year and honouring

Vietnam under pressure to address corruption in private sector: UNDP

Corruption increases the cost of doing business, distorts the competitive environment, limits opportunities for investment and widens the growing social inequality, according to a UNDP expert.

Vietnam highly likely to be upgraded to second emerging market next September

The upgrade is likely to widen Vietnam’s access to large funds allocated according to the FTSE Emerging Index, including Vanguard FTSE Emerging Market ETF.

International Food Festival opens in Hanoi

The 2019 International Food Festival – the 7th of its kind recently held in Hanoi – warmed the winter thanks to the purpose of raising fund for poor children.

 

Bac Ninh investigates illegal dumping of toxic waste into Cau River

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in northern Bac Ninh Province has asked all relevant authorities to investigate the illegal dumping of toxic waste by a local environment company into the province’s Cau River.

Vietnamese government gets serious about unmanned and ultralight aircraft

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has asked the Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Industry and Trade to request declarations from organisations and individuals which own unmanned aerial vehicles.

Agri-trade to blossom through EVFTA

Agricultural businesses are amplifying investment to make use of opportunities provided by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which promises to increase Vietnam’s export of agricultural products.

Folk festival in downtown Hanoi

Various folk activities will be on show at the first ever Folk Culture in Contemporary Life Festival this weekend at Ly Thai To Park in downtown Hanoi.

Administrative reform efforts to contribute to ensuring human rights

When it comes to efforts to ensure human rights in Vietnam, the positive changes in administrative procedure reform must be mentioned.

 

Talk show about Tet in the south at Salon Saigon

A talk show about Tet in southern Vietnam will be held at Salon Saigon on December 22.