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14th National Assembly to convene sixth session on October 22

 The sixth session of the 14th National Assembly will open in Hanoi on October 22.

Vietnam puts forth initiatives to foster regional defence cooperation

 A Vietnamese delegation led by Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the fifth ADMM Plus in Singapore from October 18-20. 

VN's imports of clothing materials see strong growth

 Vietnam recorded strong growth in imports of materials for the textile and garment industry in the first nine months of 2018, according to statistics by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Ninh Thuan to have four new wind power plants by year-end

 Four wind power projects are scheduled to be completed in the south central province of Ninh Thuan by the end of 2018, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

Over 2,600 runners compete in Hanoi Int’l Heritage Marathon

 More than 2,600 runners, including foreigners from 50 countries and territories, took part in the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon 2018 in the capital city on October 21.

Vietnam, Denmark issue joint statement

 On the occasion of the official visit to Denmark by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from October 19-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the two sides issued a joint statement.

Group helps the poor access life-saving medical care

 VietNamNet Bridge – When doctors in Can Tho City diagnosed Pham Thanh Nhut with a heart defect shortly after his birth, his parents had no idea where to seek help.

PM Phuc concludes P4G summit, official visit to Denmark

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage on October 20 left Copenhagen for home, successfully concluding the participation in the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 Summit and the official visit to Denmark.

Social News 21/10

 Binh Thuan exhibition highlights Vietnam’s sovereignty over archipelagos, Binh Dinh province joins national efforts to reduce IUU fishing, 11th Vietnam-Cambodia friendship monument inaugurated in Cambodia

Banks look for ways to raise capital

The state-owned Vietcombank has received approval from the State Bank of Vietnam’s  to raise capital, while BIDV is stepping up implementation of a plan to issue shares to specific shareholders.

Farmer reaches success thanks to applying technology

 VietNamNet Bridge – Take a helping of technology, sprinkle with science, and add a heavy dose of dedicated work. These are the ingredients applied by farmer Thieu Van Hai to ensure a recipe for success.

Walltop residents build informal community in Hue

A little girl wearing a school uniform parked her electric bicycle on the street beside the royal wall in the city of Hue and shouted, her eyes cast upward. Seconds later, a man came down from the top of the wall to grab the bicycle. 

Hanoi’s mum in a million receives award

 VietNamNet Bridge – A phone call to Tran Phuong Lan from the National Children’s Hospital four years ago would change her life forever.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 21/10

Malaysia suspends chili imports from Viet Nam, Corporate development criteria released, HCM City eyes ornamental fish breeding route to agricultural growth, VN rice exports reaches new heights     

Vietnam treasures comprehensive cooperation with Denmark: PM

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the development of friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Denmark, its important partner in Northern Europe and the European Union. 

Motorbike market gears up with new technologies

VietNamNet Bridge - Having expanded by 13 times in the last 20 years, the domestic motorbike market remains hot with new models equipped with the most advanced technologies launched every year.


Will corrupt officials develop a sense of shame?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Luu Binh Nhuong, deputy head of the National Assembly Committee for People’s Aspiration, speaks to the Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about efforts to encourage voluntary resignations by officials

Vietnam signs deal with EU to fight illegal logging

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc witnessed the signing of the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT-VPA) between Vietnam and the European Union.

HCM City girl wins world junior chess champs

 15-year-old Bach Ngoc Thuy Duong from Ho Chi Minh City won the girls’ U16 rapid chess event on October 19’s morning at the World Youth Chess Championships held in Greece.

PM busy with P4G related events

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a banquet hosted by the Queen of Denmark for heads of delegations to the Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) Summit, and a lunch hosted by the Prince and Princess of Denmark on October 20.