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Southern Food Festival 2019 features array of dishes for Children’s Day

The ninth annual Southern Food Festival began in Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on May 30 as part of a range of activities held to celebrate International Children’s Day.

Vietnamese kid crowned Mini Miss Diamond VN in Britain

Six-year-old Elsa Thien Long was named as the winner of the Mini Miss Diamond Vietnam title during the grand final of Miss Diamond UK which was recently held in Britain.

Hanoi artisan promotes Vietnamese kites to the world

Ba Duong Noi village in Hanoi’s Dan Phuong district is known for its beautifully crafted kites with wooden flutes attached.

Int'l Children Festival 2019 excites crowds in Hoi An

Traditional dances and folk games were put on display by children from eight participating countries, leaving a positive impression on viewers during the International Children Festival VTV 2019 in Hoi An.

Jaywuan Hill returns to the VN Basketball Association a man on a mission

The 2019 Vietnamese Basketball Association (VBA) season tips off today, beginning the fourth season of domestic professional basketball.

 

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival opens

Vietnam and Russia performed during the curtain-raiser of the 2019 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on the Han River on June 1.

 

Vietnam has chance to win non-permanent UNSC seat

Vietnam has been nominated by Asia-Pacific countries in the UN as their only candidate for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure, with the vote slated for June 7.

Hanoi's urban lake system on alert

There is no denying the important role of and benefits brought from having retention basins in urban areas.

Cybercrime targets finance sector

Vietnam’s cybersecurity was being compromised, posing new challenges in ensuring information safety, especially in the finance-banking sector, State agencies and organisations.

 

Non-voting shares could lure more foreign capital to Vietnamese firms

The use of non-voting depository receipts (NVDRs) may help foreign investors buy more shares in Vietnamese companies without raising their power.

 

VN Agriculture Ministry gathers ideas for timber import-export regulations

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is calling for ideas to create a draft decree that establishes a system of regulations ensuring Vietnam’s legal timber and wood products qualify for import and export.

 

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JLL: Renewable energy investment growing

 

Vietnam could follow up EU social media slapdown

In fact, both Facebook and Google have been using content of entertainment and news articles, so thanks to this, gaining hundreds of millions of US dollars in annual advertising revenue in Vietnam.

HCM City to reduce dependence on private investors for transport infrastructure

HCM City has decided to convert a number of private transport infrastructure projects that were designated as BOT (build – operate – transfer) and BT (Built – Transfer) into public projects.

 

Vietnam boasts diversified marine resources

Boasting a vibrant biodiversity of coastal and marine habitats and ecosystems, Vietnam has immense potential to develop a sustainable blue economy.

 

Photos depict traditional beauty of Hanoi, Hue and HCM City

A photography exhibition called Traditional Beauty displays about 100 photos by artists from Hanoi, Hue and HCM City.

 

Book fairs, festival reach out to young readers in HCM City

The HCM City Summer Book Fair, which has opened in Hoc Mon District, is one of several reading events being offered during the summer.

 

Hai Phong pavement project sees damage after 10 days

New pavements that have been laid down as part of Haiphong City’s attempt to improve its environment have already shown cracks some 10 days after being put into use.

 

Vietnam Airlines flight returns to Hanoi after technical warning

A national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines flight to Frankfurt, Germany, had to return to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi just 30 minutes after taking off because of a technical problem.

Grab fined for foreign loan violation

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has just fined ride-hailing firm Grab VND120 million (USD5,217) for breaking regulations on borrowing from foreign lenders.