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New books celebrating Tet released

Vietnamese publishing houses have released new books to celebrate the Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, the Year of the Mouse.

Quang Nam to close Bong Mieu gold mine

The central province of Quang Nam will allocate VND12.6 billion (US$547,800) from the provincial budget to close the Bong Mieu gold mine.

Monopoly in textbook publishing still exists in Vietnam

Twenty-four out of 32 textbooks chosen by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) belong to the Education Publishing House.

Dual roles: Opportunities for Vietnam to contribute to human right promotion

In 2020, with the dual role of ASEAN Chairman and non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Vietnam will have many open opportunities to further promote human rights.

 

Sovico, Samsung SDS sign deal on digital transformation

Vietnam’s Sovico Group and Samsung SDS, the software arm of South Korean conglomerate Samsung, yesterday announced their strategic partnership on digital transformation and joint business opportunities in the coming months.

Noi Bai Airport investigates aircraft tyre scratches

Many planes have recently had their tyres damaged after landing at the Noi Bai Airport.

Hanoi considers banning three-wheeled vehicles

Hanoi authorities have considered banning three-wheeled vehicles, including cyclos.

Frost forecasted to hit VN northern mountainous areas

Some northern mountainous areas would see frost in some days to come, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

 

Vietnam’s economy stays positive amid global growth slowdown: PM

Vietnam’s economy remains positive despite the slowdown in global economic growth, especially in Asia, over the last 11 months, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while chairing the Government’s regular meeting for November on December 2.

ASEAN Conference for Young Scientists 2019 opens in Hanoi

The ASEAN Conference for Young Scientists (ACYS) 2019 opened in Hanoi on December 2 with the participation of 140 delegates.

AFF lauds Vietnam’s goal in victory over Indonesia

Vietnam showed their pedigree and quality to win their first gold medal in men’s football in the victory over Indonesia on December 1 at the ongoing 30th Southern Asian Games (SEA Games 30), said the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

SEA Games 30: Vietnam maintains 2nd position

Vietnam maintained the second spot in the medal tally of the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) at the Philippines as of December 2, with kurash being the country’s goldmine.

SEA Games 30: Vietnam to face Philippines in women’s football semi-final

Vietnamese female footballers will play the hosts Philippines in the semi-final at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30).

SEA Games 30: Events rescheduled due to Typhoon Kammuri

Organisers of the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) on December 2 announced the reschedule of some events expected to be held in the hosts Philippines’ Subic city over fear of Typhoon Kammuri.

SEA Games 30: Vietnam bag historic medal in basketball

Vietnam pocketed a bronze medal in basketball men’s 3x3 on December 2 after beating Thailand in a third place playoff at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines.

Thai investor proposes additional US$1.4 billion for refinery

A Thai consortium in charge of the 464-hectare Long Son Petrochemicals Complex, located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, wants to raise its charter capital from US$3.7 billion to US$5.1 billion to upgrade the refinery’s technology and improve its capacity.

 

Farewell to Tao Quan after 16 years of laughs

This Lunar New Year, which falls on January 23, 2020, for the first time in 16 years, Vietnamese families will not sit down after eve dinner to watch the most anticipated TV show of the year: Táo Quân.

Vietnam needs ‘FDI filter’ for woodwork industry

The US-China trade war has led toChinese wooden furniture manufacturers moving production to Vietnam, bringing risks to the domestic woodwork industry.

Efforts to ensure human rights seen from the border mountainous province of Ha Giang

Ha Giang is the home of 22 ethnic groups with many unique traditional cultural values. Due to the rugged terrain and harsh climate, local people were sometimes in hunger.

 

Developing renewable energy in Vietnam: Through the lens of equality and sustainability

While Vietnam is facing many challenges in producing electricity, renewable energy is emerging as the tipping point for advancing development that is inclusive and sustainable in the country.