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Vietnam’s tug-of-war games, ritual receive UNESCO’s certificate

A ceremony was held on April 7 to receive a certificate of UNESCO recognition of the sitting tug-of-war games and rituals at local Tran Vu temple as part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

HCM City continues to speed up anti-flood works

 Ho Chi Minh City plans to carry out 218 anti-flooding works this year at a cost of nearly 8 trillion VND (345 million USD).

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 8/4

CPTPP to give boost to manufacturing - processing industry, Manufacturing enjoys strong growth in March, Nation’s industrial production surges 9.2 percent in Q1, First-quarter FDI attraction comes into spotlight

Vietnam's tourism property sector has great potential for growth: forum

The tourism property sector has great potential for growth thanks to the rapid growth in the tourism industry, a forum heard in HCM City last Saturday.

 

Vietnamese NA Chairwoman meets Sri Lankan counterpart

 Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting with Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Karu Jayasuriya on April 7 on the sidelines of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-140) in Doha, Qatar.

Initial PPP results signify national blueprint

A bright future lies ahead for the nationwide expansion of public-private partnership model following the initial results of implementing many infrastructure projects and investment flows on the upward path.

 

Vietnam to promote active lifestyles for better health

 Everyone knows exercise is good for you. If you want to feel better, have more energy, or even add more years to your life? Just exercise!

VinFast automobiles to be sold in Russia

In addition to other Vingroup subsidiaries entering overseas markets, VinFast is planning to launch in Russia.

 

Vietnam wants to send more Vietnamese workers to Qatar: NA leader

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said she had asked leaders of Qatar to receive more Vietnamese workers as the Western Asian country is preparing for the 2022 World Cup finals.

Vietnam's Tra fish sector aims high in 2019

 Tra fish exports were worth a record high of 2.2 billion USD in 2018, 26.4 percent higher than in 2017 and representing a breakthrough for Vietnam’s trafish industry. 

Museum moves to nurture pupils’ love for history

 For several years, the Da Nang Museum in the city of the same name has conducted extracurricular activities to nurture curiosity for history and culture among local pupils.

Vietnam's aquaculture sector faces challenges

 The aquaculture sector makes up nearly 10 bln USD in exports each year but the sector is facing several challenges, including the threat of completely losing markets for Vietnamese tra fish products.

Vietnamese women step a little closer to Tokyo Olympics

 The Vietnamese women’s national football team have taken one step closer to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as they beat Hong Kong 2-1 in their Group B qualifier in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 6.

Vietnam builds policy in response to aging population

 Vietnam’s population is in the process of rapid aging, with people aged 65 and above estimated to account for 13 percent of the total number by 2020, according to a report.


Vietnam’s Con Dao islands in Vogue

 U.S. magazine Vogue has named the 16-island archipelago Con Dao a hidden and dreamy destination to explore.

NA Chairwoman: Vietnam wants stronger ties with Georgia

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has stated that Vietnam wants to promote substantial development of cooperation with Georgia for the benefit of both sides. 

Vietnam, Micronesia wish to reinforce parliamentary ties

 Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina in Doha, Qatar, on April 7.

Vietnam steps up fight against fake goods online

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking solutions to stop fake goods appearing on e-commerce websites, said an official at a conference held in Hanoi recently.

Vietnamese chess player grabs blitz silver at Dubai Open

 Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem secured a silver medal at the Dubai Open chess tournament’s blitz event on April 6 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Exporting healthcare services: when and how?

VietNamNet Bridge - Exporting healthcare services has been mentioned by high-ranking officials in recent years, but implementation has yet to occur.