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Stamps issued to mark 50 years of President Ho Chi Minh’s testament

A set of stamps marking the 50-year implementation of late President Ho Chi Minh’s testament was launched at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi yesterday, August 27.

 

Bui Xuan Phai - Love for Hanoi Awards winners announced

Winners of the 12th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on August 27.

 

Vietnamese designer's Ao Dai collection to make debut in New York

Vietnamese designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has introduced his Ao Dai collection which will represent Vietnam at New York Fashion Week 2019, slated for September 6.

Biggest outdoor wedding exposition ever

As wedding season is coming soon, the Vietnam Wedding Festival 2019, an outdoor exposition, is a venue for those who come and share their desires for a perfect wedding ceremony.

Hanoi seal berth at AFC Cup Inter-Zone finals

Hanoi FC made history as the first ever ASEAN club to take part in the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal Finals on August 27 in Ashgabat city, Turkmenistan.

 

Vietnam, Cambodia to enhance ties in border management, defence

The Border Guard High Command of Vietnam and the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia held a meeting on August 27 to discuss border management and defence.

 

VN seeks capital for ecotourism development in national parks

It’s time to think about developing eco-tourism and scientific research at national parks.

BUSINESS NEWS 28/8

Traditional taxi firms demand equal treatment with ride-hailing apps

Management of fresh fruit stores sees marked improvement

A pilot project to enhance the management of fresh fruit stores in Hanoi has improved consumer awareness of food safety, but sellers' adherence to food safety regulations remains a problem.

Vietnam’s footwear industry concerned about trade war

The Vietnamese footwear market may face problems if the US imposes a tariff of 25 percent on Chinese products in the current trade war.

Vietnam's IT and finance catching South Korean attention

South Korean investors are taking more of an interest in Vietnam's IT and financial sectors given the prospects created by new technology.

Former Vietnam Airlines executive to be CEO of Vinpearl Air

Phan Xuan Duc, former deputy general director of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, has been named chief executive officer of Vinpearl Air, which was recently established by Vingroup.

 

Scholarship foundation set up for rural Vietnamese students

The New York-based Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education (IVCE) has established the Rural Villages Scholarship Foundation to support poor students in rural areas of Vietnam.

HCM City authorities admit to big housing shortage

HCM City faces a housing shortage caused by the rapidly rising population and shortage of new housing projects.

Time for businesses to develop eco-friendly products

Director of the Environmental Technology Centre under the Institute of Environmental Technology Phung Chi Sy speaks to Hải quan (Customs) newspaper about measures to help business tap opportunities to develop eco-friendly products.

Conductor Le Phi Phi, a pride of Vietnamese chamber music

Conductor Le Phi Phi is Vietnam’s own classical music artist whose name has become popular throughout Europe.

New experimental play combining four traditional vocal arts staged

A play has just been staged with the unique combination of four traditional vocal arts, including cải lương (renovated opera), chèo (traditional opera), xẩm (singing by blind busker) and Hue’s hát văn (folk ceremonial singing of Hue).

Vietnam’s top legislator meets with Thai Prime Minister

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha in Bangkok on August 27 as part of her official visit to Thailand.

 

Solar power providers left with excess

After rushing to connect to the national grid prior to end-June to benefit from price policies, solar power developers have now found that the grid can't handle the extra capacity.

Life skills teaching in Vietnam raises concerns

The fact that three preschool children in Ha Nam province got severe burns during lessons about calling for help and escape in emergency situations has raised worries about the teaching of life skills at school.