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Vietnamese, foreign female diplomats meet in Hanoi

 The ASEAN Women’s Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) and women from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a get-together in Hanoi on March 29.

Foreigners in Japan hit record high due to surge in Vietnamese

 More Vietnamese seek to learn and work in Japan, forming a community of 330,835 people in the East Asian country.

Vietnam trade surplus reaches US$536 million in Jan-March

 Vietnam reported an estimated trade surplus of US$600 million in March, leading to a surplus of US$536 million in the first quarter this year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has said in a monthly report.

Sapa shines in Bold Outline’s list beautiful offbeat destinations

 Bold Outline, an amalgamation of pop culture, fashion, travel, art, and leisure, has just named Sapa in Lao Cai province the number one town on its beautiful offbeat destinations you should visit before they become crowded with tourists.  

Attractive opportunity to tast true Italian – Mediterranean cuisine

 A program with theme “True Italian Taste – Mediterranean Diet” will be held on April 5 at Casa Italia No.18, Le Phung Hieu street, Hoan Kiem district, downtown Hanoi, and is expected to welcome around 300 - 400 visitors.

European Capitals of Culture introduced to Vietnamese

 A press conference was held in Hanoi on March 29 to introduce European Capitals of Culture program, bringing European cultures closer to travel lovers in Vietnam.

HCM City wants better training for obstetrics, paediatrics doctors lower-level hospitals

The HCM City Department of Health on Thursday instructed the top public obstetrics and paediatrics hospitals to expand the training they provide doctors at lower-level health facilities including private hospitals.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 30/3

Vietnam Rubber Group taps 25,400 tonnes of latex in Cambodian province in 2018, CPI growth in first quarter lowest in three years, Japan-style resort tourism site built in Da Nang, Vietnamese companies urged to go to Southeast Asian markets

Where is ‘Vietnamese aspiration’?

“After a long time of thinking about why Vietnam still has not become a powerful country, I have come to the conclusion that the lack of aspirations is a crucial cause,” writes Huynh The Du, a respected scholar.

CPTPP a guarantee of new investment wave into VN

 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) took effect in Vietnam in January this year. 

Red silk-cotton flowers light up northwest region

Every year when spring is about to end and summer is waiting to come, Gao or red silk cotton flowers are in full bloom, brightening up the northern region of Vietnam.

 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts Special Advisor to Japanese Cabinet

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the strong growth across all fields of the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership as he received Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet Isao Iijima in Hanoi on March 29.

Proposed soft drink tax remains controversial

VietNamNet Bridge - While the taxation agency insists on imposing a luxury tax on soft drinks, some experts warn that the move could lead to Vietnam being accused of discriminatory treatment.


About 100 Hanoi streets will have pavement replaces with natural stones

The pavement of about 100 streets in Hanoi will be replaced with natural stones this year instead of conventional concrete bricks.

Vietnam joins int’l efforts in preventing financing of terrorists: Ambassador

Vietnam has committed to joining international efforts in combating the financing of terrorists, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN said

About 100 Hanoi streets will have pavement replaces with natural stones

 VietNamNet Bridge – The pavement of about 100 streets in Hanoi will be replaced with natural stones this year instead of conventional concrete bricks.

UTMB winner to run VMM 2019

Arguably the world’s best ultra trail runner, 2018 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) champion Francesca Canepa has confirmed she will join the Viet Nam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2019.

Vietnamese beauties respond to #trashtag challenge

Vietnamese beauties have warmly responded to the online movement #trashtag challenge which has gone viral in recent days and inspired many people to clean up rubbish in public areas.

Phan Thanh Binh wins discus gold at Singapore Open

 Phan Thanh Binh won a gold medal at the ongoing 81st Singapore Open Track & Field Championships on March 28.

Vietnam joins int’l efforts in preventing financing of terrorists: Ambassador

 Vietnam has committed to joining international efforts in combating the financing of terrorists, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN said at the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s open debate on March 28.