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Vietnam-China diplomatic relations marked in Beijing, Defence Ministry marks 70th founding anniversary of Lao army, RoK parliamentarians welcomed in Hanoi, Vietnam wants to cooperate with Singapore in innovation: PM

Dragon-shaped peach tree attracts customers

As the Lunar New Year festival draws near, many people have flocked to purchase peach trees. Many different kinds of decorative peach trees are available, most notably a dragon-shaped peach tree which can cost over VND100 million.

Vietnamese manufacturers struggle in homeland

Vietnam’s electronics exports were estimated to nearly reach US$100 billion in 2018, however, more than 95 percent of export value and 90 percent of supporting industry products in this sector belonged to FDI enterprises.

Da Lat coffee available again at Starbucks

 US coffee chain Starbucks announced on Thursday it has brought back Starbucks Reserve Vietnam Da Lat to its stores in Viet Nam. 

PV Gas co-ooperates with Japan to manage LGP distribution

PV Gas, PV Gas South and Japan Cooperation Centre Petroleum signed a co-operation agreement on Thursday to develop a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution management system.

Liverpool are expected to visit Vietnam this summer

 The Viet Nam Football Federation is planning to invite European giants Liverpool to play in Ha Noi this summer.

Park wins Heron Lake Champs

 South Korean golfer Park Sang-ho won the VPG Tour Heron Lake Championship yesterday at Đầm Vạc Golf Course in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc.

Peeling away the sad facts of onion farming

 For onion farmers in northern Hải Dương Province’s Kinh Môn District, the past year has been enough to reduce them to tears.

Engineering programme supports student-led innovation

 Three student teams at HCM City University of Technology, HCM City University of Technology and Education, and Đà Nẵng University of Technology won prizes in this year’s Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) contest.

Unique forging craft of Mong ethnic people

 With the cultivation practices in mountainous areas, Mong ethnic people have developed their unique forging craft.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on January 21 – 27

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on January 21 – 27.

FLC Group proposes to build 100,000-seat stadium in Hanoi

 Property developer FLC Group has proposed to Hanoi authorities to invest in a large scale sport-tourism-entertainment complex, which includes a 100,000-seat stadium, in the capital’s suburbs.

18th ASEAN+3 Tourism Ministers Meeting opens in Quang Ninh

 The 18th ASEAN 3 Tourism Ministers Meeting took place in Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on January 18 as part of the activities of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019).

ASEAN foreign ministers discuss intra-bloc cooperation issues

 The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat 2019 opened in Thailandon January 18 with a focus on various issues related to intra-bloc cooperation, the process of building the ASEAN Community towards sustainable growth.

Asian Cup 2019: FIFA hails Vietnamese men’s football team

FIFA’ website has run an article lauding the achievements of the Vietnamese men’s national football team, and head coach Park Hang-seo in particular for his recent contributions to the country. 

Vietnam receives objects from Japan for display at space museum

 The Vietnam National Space Centre (VNSC) has received several objects from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for exhibition at the country’s space museum.

Deputy PM: no group interest found in SOE equitisation, divestment

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has stated that no group interests have been found in the equitisation and divestment of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) following inspections. 

Vietnam wins 15 ASEAN tourism awards

 Vietnam has won 15 ASEAN tourism awards at a ceremony held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which wrapped up in Ha Long city, the northern port city of Quang Ninh, on January 18. 

Local markets in central VN, a magnet for foodies

 VietNamNet Bridge – It’s often said Con Market in the central city of Da Nang is a foodie heaven.

Big banks face challenges raising charter capital

VietNamNet Bridge - Raising charter capital is the biggest challenge in 2019 not only for small joint stock banks but also for big state-owned banks.