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Vingroup plans to sell 20 million non-convertible bonds

 Property developer Vingroup has gained the State Securities Commission (SSC)’s approval to sell 20 million non-convertible bonds.

Government News In Brief

US diplomat praises Vietnam’s international integration efforts, Vietnam steps up anti-drug cooperation with Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam treasures friendship, cooperation with Cambodia: Party leader

VN Parliament leader wraps up official visit to RoK

 National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Hanoi on December 7 evening, concluding her official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of Speaker of the RoK’s parliament Moon Hee-sang.

Former HCMC vice chairman detained in land investigation

Investigators from the Ministry of Public Security on December 8, issued a decision to prosecute and detain Nguyen Thanh Tai, former vice chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee.

Chinese rent land in Laos, change production habits

VietNamNet Bridge - Seventy-five percent of Vietnam’s farm produce is exported to China, but the figure could fall as China grows more of its own food.


Painting team brighten up cafes in Da Nang

Pham Van Thien, the leader of a volunteer team from Da Nang Technology College and other institutions has created art spaces for more than 100 cafes and bars in the central city since his first year studying at the college.

The female electrical engineer with the first Made-in-Vietnam transformers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Much has been said about women being underrepresented in science and engineering, and measures have been suggested to drive the female presence in the sector, including the importance of role models.

Barriers still exist in debt trading market

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts say that bad debts will be settled only if there is a debt market, but the market still has not taken shape because of the lack of a legal framework.


HCM City People’s Council approves policies on socio-economic development

 The HCM City People’s Council yesterday approved many policies related to solutions for cultural and socio-economic development.

A dream destination for daring trekkers

At the height of more than 3,000 metres above sea level, Pu Si Lung in Lai Chau Province is known as the third highest mountain peak in Vietnam, after Fanxipan in Lao Cai and Putaleng in Lai Chau.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 8/12

Seafood export earnings surge 6.8 percent in 11 months, National IIP rises 10% in 11 months, Central bank’s exchange rate hits highest level in months, VN spends $260 m to import cars in November          

Social News 8/12

 Dak Lak collaborates with WWF on animal protection, Flight attendant attackers to face high fines, Sea turtle rescued from waste poisoning, Fireworks set to light up the sky across Quang Ninh

Cosmopolitan magazine lists 19 places to visit in Vietnam in 2019

Vietnam is rich in natural beauty, culture and history. While it’s similar to the Philippines in many ways, having a well-researched itinerary will save you from boring tourist activities.

Labour safety needs more proper investment

Ha Tat Thang, director general of the Department of Labour Safety, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs talks to the Nhân Dân monthly edition on suggested solutions to prevent accidents in working places.

Global integration key to logistics development

 The Vietnamese logistics sector must take advantage of global integration to reach its full potential, deputy minister of industry and trade Cao Quoc Hung said at a meeting on Friday.

Nguyen beats Turkey cueist in knock-out of World Cup Carom

 Việt Nam’s top cueist Nguyễn Quốc Nguyện defeated Birol Uymaz from Turkey in the knock-out round of the World Cup Carom Billiard 3 Cushion, held on Friday in Hurghada, Egypt.  

Boiler explosion, 13 people injured, one missing

 A boiler exploded yesterday noon at Cửu Long Steel Company in the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng, leaving 13 workers injured and one missing.

Vietjet Air CEO honoured by Forbes

 Vietjet Air CEO and President Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been recognised as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes.

Vietnam’s national football team welcomed in Malaysia

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Le Quy Quynh, the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community on December 7 greeted Vietnam’s national football team at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Top legislators of Vietnam, RoK pledge to facilitate trade, investment

 Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Republic of Korea’s National Assembly Moon Hee-sang have pledged to facilitate trade and investment cooperation