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19 State-owned groups to undergo financial supervision

The Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) plans to strengthen the supersivion and management at 19 State-owned groups and corporations.

 

HCM City merges 18 wards with larger administrative units

The HCM City People’s Committee has announced plans to reorganise districts, communes and wards by 2021.

Bubble artist Fan Yang set for HCM City performance

Internationally acclaimed Vietnamese bubble artist Fan Yang, the current holder of 19 Guinness World Records for bubble theatre, is ready to dazzle audiences in HCMC from June 22- 23 with displays of bubble majesty.

 

VN named among Apple’s favorites for smartphone diversification from China

Vietnam is among Apple’s favorites for smartphone diversification from China, according to Nikkei Asian Review.

 

Industry Ministry raises warnings about power shortages

A report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned about power shortages in 2020 as 47 electricity projects, most of them are in the southern region, are stagnated.

 

Two-tonne whale found dead on Khanh Hoa beach

A whale weighing around two tonnes has been found dead on a beach in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa.

 

VTV announces broadcasting rights for UEFA Euro 2020

VTV have announced that they have successfully secured the right to broadcast the UEFA European Championship 2020 in Vietnam.

 

No violation found in Grab-Uber deal: VCC

Grab’s acquisition of Uber in Vietnam did not violate the country's competition law, the Vietnam Competition Council (VCC) has said.

 

VN levies anti-dumping duties on colour-coated steel sheet imports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced temporary anti-dumping duties on colour-coated steel sheets originating from China and the Republic of Korea, which take effect from June 25.

 

Quang Ngai seeks global status for Ly Son – Sa Huynh Geopark

The central province of Quang Ngai is completing a dossier seeking the recognition of its Ly Son – Sa Huynh Geopark as a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN).

 

Disciplinary measures decided for two senior officials

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee agreed on disciplinary measures against a senior official of Son La province and another of the naval force at a meeting in Hanoi on June 19.

 

Two Vietnamese universities keep places in world’s top 1,000

The Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) have been listed among the top 1,000 universities in 82 countries in the 2020 QS World rankings.

 

German films come to cities across Vietnam

Children, teenagers and movies buffs will have chance to see exciting and emotional German films at festivals in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang and HCM City.

Vietnam triumph at regional chess tournament

Vietnam emerged victorious from 20th ASEAN+ Age Groups Chess Championships, which closed in Myanmar on Tuesday.

Vietnam lose at Asian U20 Futsal Championship

Vietnam were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Asian U20 Futsal Championship after losing 5-7 to Indonesia on Tuesday in Iran.

Lacquer exhibition inspired by places of worship opens

Eight contemporary artists will showcase lacquer artworks inspired by cửa võng, the decorative door frames at places of worship.

PM orders national land use review

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, people’s committees at all levels and other relevant agencies to review their land use starting on August 1, 2019.

Illegal gold mining pollutes Dakrong River

Although the Thua Thien-Hue Province People’s Committee announced it had cracked down on illegal gold mining along the upper part of the Dakrong River in A Luoi District, the river water is still polluted, affecting people living downstream.

Vietnam needs measures to deal with non-communicable diseases

Controlling the number of people with hypertension and diabetes is a big challenge for Vietnam, experts said.

 

International cooperation needed to protect environment

International collaboration is essential to protect the environment, particularly when economic development, changes in structure of the society, air and plastic waste pollution are exerting pressure on Vietnam.