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VN banks urged to complete listing plans

The latest regulatory requirements make it impossible for banks to continue delaying their listing plans. 

Vietnam ready for mobile payment

 Mobile payment is becoming more and more popular thanks to its undeniable benefits, such as quickness, convenience, high security and continually updated features.

Life in northern Vietnam through lenses of Belgian travel photographer

 Belgian travel photographer Kevin Faingnaert recently spent time traveling through northern Vietnam, soaking in the atmosphere of this Southeast Asian gem.

Legal risks in the real estate market of Vietnam

 In a market where bending the rules is a common practice essential to competitiveness, involvement in a lawsuit over economic disputes is inevitable.

Stunning red silk cotton trees in Ha Giang prove hit among visitors

 During these spring days, red silk cotton trees, sometimes known as bombax ceiba, can be spotted on the mountain slopes near the Nho Que river and by the winding roads throughout the northern province of Ha Giang.

Vietnamese cuisine – peace ambassador

 The recently-concluded DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi provided a great opportunity to introduce the image of Vietnam to the world. Vietnamese cuisine was offered to foreign diplomats and reporters as a taste of Vietnamese culture.

Philippine sailor in distress brought ashore in central province

 A Philippine sailor suffering from accidental electrocution while in the sea was brought to a hospital in Nha Trang city, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, in early morning of March 10.

Vietnam’s economic growth signals positive in 2019

 Many domestic and foreign experts have forecast the Vietnamese economy will continue to grow 7% this year thanks to drastic development of the manufacturing, processing, and service sectors.

Trang An Tourism complex the mainland’s Ha Long Bay in pictures

Trang An tourism complex nicknamed as Ha Long Bay was among pictures of Vietnamese landscapes introduced to US President Donald Trump on his tour to Vietnam for the recent meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. 

15-year-old Vietnamese sets three youth world records

15-year-old Vietnamese weightlifter, Do Tu Tung, made a strong start at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation Youth World Championships, bringing home three gold medals and setting three youth world records in the men's 49kg division. 

HCM City to crack down on pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has announced an action plan in 2016-20 to reduce environmental pollution.

Defence Ministry arrests man in int’l wanted list

 The Ministry of Defence on March 9 successfully extradited Le Quang Hieu Hung, a man in the international wanted list, from Cuba back to Vietnam. 

RoK launches campaign to promote spring tourism in Vietnam

 The representative office of the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam is implementing a campaign to promote spring tourism in the Republic of Korea.

An Bang beach again voted among beautiful beaches in Asia

 An Bang beach in central Vietnam has been voted among the 25 best beaches in Asia by readers of TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular travel guide and review website.

Vietcombank to sell Vietnam Airlines shares

 The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has offered to sell more than 2.3 million shares it owns in the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Ministry estimates GDP lower than its low growth scenario

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) lowered its estimate for Vietnam’s GDP growth to 6.58 percent in the first quarter of this year.

Ex-leader of Vietsovpetro to stand trial this month

 Tu Thanh Nghia, former General Director of the Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro, will face trial on March 21 on charges of “abusing position and power to appropriate assets.”

Van Gogh masterpieces shown in digital format in Hanoi

 Using modern digital technology, more than 30 masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh – the world’s most famous post-impressionist artist, are on display at an ongoing exhibition at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Arts in Hanoi.      

Vietnam optimises ASEM cooperation to raise its position: official

 Vietnam will make the best use of open opportunities for result-oriented cooperation generated by the Asia-Europe Meeting to serve its socio-economic development and improve its position in the international arena,

Text campaign launched to support TB patients

 The National Lung Hospital, the National Programme against Tuberculosis and the Patients Support Foundation to End Tuberculosis and the National Humanitarian Portal 1400 have launched a text message campaign to support TB patients.