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Institutional distance hindering Japanese technology transfers

It is often heard that Japanese companies have difficulty doing business in and transferring technology to Vietnam because of the great institutional distance.  

 

Thousands of exotic blooms on display at ‘Japan in Flowers’

Flower fans in Hanoi will have the chance to enjoy thousands of exotic fresh flowers from Japan when an exhibition dedicated to the blooms opens in the city on Thursday, December 19.

Land ownership for foreigners in Vietnam

The policy on allowing foreigners to own houses associated with land in Vietnam has been studied and considered very carefully.

 

Giant Christmas trees bring festive cheer to the streets of Hanoi

With Christmas fast approaching, a huge array of pine trees can be seen decorating many streets throughout Hanoi.

Beautiful scenery as cherry blossoms bloom in Sapa

The cherry blossoms trees planted on the green tea hills in Sapa have become a beautiful tourist attraction.

 

Exhibition showcases áo dài for wedding events

An exhibition showcasing áo dài (traditional long dress) designed exclusively for wedding events opened on Saturday in Hanoi.

Proactively sharing information about human rights and civil rights

Awareness of human rights is still limited among a group of people in Vietnam. Therefore, the provision of accurate information is extremely important.

 

Fashion students reflect social issues through collections

Through the language of fashion, young graduates of the Hanoi-based London College of Design and Fashion (LCDF) covered urgent social issues through a fashion show on Saturday.

Prices of air tickets for Tet to be strictly controlled: CAAV

Prices of air tickets for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New year) will be tightly controlled by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).

Writers penning gastronomic literature a new trend

Mai Ly spends her weekends reading books on gastronomy written by Di Li. It’s a long time since when she's been so passionate about reading.

Big real estate firms to join Hanoi’s old apartment building projects

Nineteen real estate companies have been selected for renovating and rebuilding 30 old apartment buildings in Hanoi.

The US wants VN to cut tariff on farm produce

Vietnam needs to learn from experiences from other regiolnal countries and take appropriate measures to protect domestic production, experts say.

Hanoi child assault asked to be investigated

The head of Hanoi People’s Committee on Monday called on the police to investigate allegations a 12-year-old boy was assaulted by a man as he played badminton.

List of candidates announced for Vietnam Golden Ball Award 2019

A number of outstanding footballers have been named among the list of candidates in contention to win the Vietnamese Golden Ball Award 2019.

Vietnam prolongs visa waiver for 13 countries

The government has decided to continue visa exemption for citizens from eight countries until the end of 2022.

Over $214mil. to be invested for mountainous airport in Vietnam

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has planned the investment of VND4.78 trillion (USD214.97 million) into rebuilding Dien Bien Phu Airport in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.

Many houses in Thua Thien-Hue evacuated due to beach erosion

Up to five kilometres of a beach in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have been eroded, forcing many local households to be evacuated.

No shortages of fresh food are expected for Tet holiday

Supplies of poultry and pork products are expected to be sufficient in HCM City during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which falls on January 25.

Contemporary cultural festival draws onlookers

For the first time, people and tourists could learn about the historical, cultural and artistic values of contemporary life in Hanoi.

Presidential Office announces newly adopted laws

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on December 16 to announce the President’s order on the laws adopted at the recent eighth session of the 14th-tenure National Assembly.