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VN yarn manufacturers worried about yuan depreciation

For every one percent of the yuan depreciation against the dollar, the price of Vietnam’s yarn export to China would lose 3 US cents per kilogram, analysts estimate.

Raising labour productivity is the key in development

Nguyen Bich Lam, director general of the General Department of Statistics, talks to Việt Nam News Agency about measures to improve labour productivity.

Charity class makes dreams come true for needy children

On an area of 10 square metres in a narrow alley on Sai Gon riverbank is a special classroom which has operated for more than 20 years making literary dreams come true for many underprivileged children in the city.

Community projects help spread knowledge

Since August last year, an old house in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District has been a familiar destination for students, children and even retirees living near and far.

Vietnam, Australia target $10 billion in trade in 2020

Vietnam and Australia on August 23 agreed to raise bilateral trade from nearly 7.8 billion USD in 2018 to 10 billion USD next year.

 

What's behind real estate firms’ race to issue corporate bonds?

Real estate firms are rushing to issue corporate bonds, which analysts say shows their thirst for capital. But there are risks.

American Jazz pianist Myra Melford to perform in HCM City

American jazz pianist Myra Melford will make her Vietnam debut in Ho Chi Minh City on August 24.

 

U22 Vietnam prepare to face U22 China

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo announced the list of 27 players for the U22 national team to prepare for the friendly against U22 China to be held in China on September 8.

Da Nang's former prosecutor sentenced 18 months in jail for child molestation

HCM City’s District 4 People’s Court today sentenced former Vice Chief Prosecutor of Da Nang Nguyen Huu Linh, 61, to 18 months in jail for molesting a child under 16 years old.

 

Vietnam secures main round place at FIBA U18 3x3 Asia Cup

Vietnam advanced to the main round of the FIBA U18 3x3 Asia Cup basketball tournament after winning two qualifying matches on Thursday in Malaysia.

 

Typhoon Bailu forms near East Sea

A typhoon, internationally named Bailu, with winds of up to 100km per hour, formed near the East Sea on Friday morning.

 

Another fish death hits Hanoi’s largest lake

Fish have continued to be found dead at West Lake, the largest lake in Hanoi, over recent days.

Four students drown in Mui Ne

Four tourists who are students have drowned after being washed away by strong waves while swimming at a beach in Phan Thiet City, the southern coastal province of Binh Thuan.

 

VN farmers use smartphones in cultivation of lingzhi mushrooms

In the past, two or three workers were needed to grow lingzhi mushrooms. But today, one person can undertake the work with just one smartphone.

30 troupes to compete at Da Nang Int'l Lion Dance Festival 2019

Thirty teams from many countries in the region will compete at the International Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Competition in Da Nang City from August 30 to September 2.

 

Tourism boom fuels property market in central region

Real estate in coastal central localities has proved its attractiveness to both investors and buyers thanks to the booming tourism industry.

 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomes new Australian ambassador

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received new Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie in Hanoi on August 22.

NA Standing Committee proposes cutting road fees

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has recently proposed removing the road maintenance fund and petrol price stabilisation fund.

 

Park selects 27 players for World Cup qualifier versus Thailand

Park Hang-seo on Thursday announced his preliminary national team squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifier with Thailand next month.

VN's Vu Thi Trang ends competition at world badminton event

Vietnamese athlete Vu Thi Trang was knocked out of the World Badminton Championship on Thursday in Belgium.