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Vietnam takes all measures to protect citizens: spokesperson

The Vietnamese Government, Foreign Ministry, relevant agencies, and Vietnam Bar Federation have implemented citizen protection measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese national Doan Thi Huong

UN Senior National Planners Course kicks off in Hanoi

The Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence is hosting the United Nations (UN) Senior National Planners Course, which opened in Hanoi on April 1.

Cooperation between Vietnamese, French localities in spotlight

The 11th conference on cooperation between Vietnamese and French localities was held in Paris on April 1 with a series of cooperation documents and economic contracts signed between businesses of the two nations.

Top 5 unmissable check-in spots in Ly Son island

Young travelers visiting Ly Son island can explore a variety of interesting tourist attractions. Here are the top five check-in locations not to be missed by young people in Ly Son island this summer.

Central region promotes community-based tourism

 A rising trend among visitors to Vietnam is that of escaping the noisy urban areas and finding peace and tranquility in a rural space, enjoying the fresh air, dishes cooked by local people and altogether slower pace of life. 

Rapper Suboi appears on Vogue Japan fashion magazine

Vietnamese rapper Suboi has become the first Vietnamese artist to be featured on Vogue Japan fashion magazine.

The Le Chan festival – a bridge to the past

A festival is held annually in the northern port city of Hai Phong on the 8th day of the second lunar month in memory of female general Le Chan, who is credited with having founded the city nearly 2000 years ago.

A 2-year-old couldn't walk on his own. So a high school robotics team built him a customized toy car

 Due to a genetic condition, Cillian Jackson, 2, can't walk. But the Minnesota boy now motors around in style, thanks to some enterprising students at his local high school.

CPTPP signals pharma breakthrough

 Amid enforcement of landmark free trade agreements, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has made significant legislative changes.

Chinese tourist number drops, S.Korean source market shortens gap

 Vietnam has seen its largest source market, China, declining by 5.6% over the January-March period this year, while the number of South Korean travelers to the country has inched up.

Lower corporate income tax sought to stimulate SME development

 The Ministry of Finance says in a draft proposal that the corporate income tax (CIT) should be slashed to 15%-17% from the current 20% for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

German conductor Jonas Alber returns to Hanoi

 At the invitation of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO), German conductor Jonas Alber will be back in Hanoi to lead the VNSO’s “Beethoven Cycle” concert Vol. 119 on April 18.

Rolling Stones postpone tour so Mick Jagger can seek medical treatment

 The Rolling Stones have announced the postponement of their upcoming North American tour.

Vietnamese-American musician releases new album

“Đi Trong Cuộc Đời” (Passing Through Life), a music album featuring latest songs written by Vietnamese-American musician Vu Thanh An, 76, has been released in HCM City.

Social homes for rent fail to attract customers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The uptake for social housing in Hanoi has been disappointingly low due to indifference from the intended target customers.

Institutional reform is key to development

If Vietnam is not determined to reform, it will be a lower average income country forever, writes Vu Tien Loc, chair of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) for ‘For a Powerful Vietnam’, a forum initiated by VietNamNet.

Corporate bonds give bank deposits a run for their money

A question being asked by many experts now is why banks are joining a race to increase deposit interest rates though there is no ostensible liquidity shortage.

Interest rates under the pressure of GDP growth

Banks, enterprises and depositors are all concerned about what will become of deposit and lending interest rates.

When will aviation logistics take off?

When Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways signed contracts worth billions of dollars for aircraft purchase during the recent U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Vietnam, many logistics experts expect freighters are among the aircraft ordered. 

Moody’s backs Vietnam’s stricter unsecured consumer lending regulations

 Vietnam’s stricter regulations on unsecured consumer lending are credit positive for finance companies, said the credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service in its latest Credit Outlook report released today, April 1.