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VN firms seek market for tra fish

Many Vietnamese exporters are seeking new markets for tra (catfish) as they face high tariffs in the United States, long one of the biggest consumers of Vietnamese tra fish.

Downpour hits north Vietnam

 The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention on Monday requested its subordinate agencies “not to underestimate” and proactively prepare to respond to a tropical depression.

Japanese doctor named as Vietnam’s honorary consul in Nagoya

 Japanese doctor Nagato Natsume has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Nagoya city of Aichi prefecture.

Vietnam promotes tourism in Indonesia

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on September 25 held a roadshow in Jakarta, aiming to introduce Vietnamese tourism products to Indonesians and promote the image of Vietnam to attract more Indonesian visitors.

Love for family drives ’Divo’s’ live shows

Singer Tung Duong, who has been dubbed ‘divo’, will hold his latest live show entitled Troi va Dat (Heaven and Earth) last weekend. An avant-garde artist in Viet Nam whose music isn’t for everyone, 

Party senior official meets Canadian, French ambassadors

 Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh hosted a reception for Canadian Ambassador in Vietnam Ping Kitnikone in Hanoi on September 25.

PM pledges favorable conditions for US investors

The Vietnamese Government always creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from the US, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a reception for President of the US’s Harbinger Capital Partners LLC Philip Falcone.

Hungarian contemporary porcelains displayed in Hanoi

 Hungary’s contemporary porcelains are being introduced to visitors to the Museum of Fine Art at No. 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi at a fortnight exhibition that opened on September 25 by the Hungarian Embassy in Hanoi.

Vien wins another gold, breaks AIMAG record

 Vietnamese sport got a boost when swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien bagged another gold medal at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Turkmenistan on September 25.

Vietnam earn ticket to AFC U-16 finals

 Vietnam have earned a slot to compete in the final round of the AFC U-16 Championship 2018.

Vietnamese wins 100km at Vietnam Mountain Marathon

 Tran Duy Quang, a Vietnamese national, won the 100km race at the fifth edition of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM).

Vietnam-Hungary cooperation promoted

President Tran Dai Quang has called on Vietnam and Hungary to continue their close coordination to soon select projects to use Hungary’s preferential loans effectively and pragmatically, for the sake of the two countries’ people. 

World focus on the Mekong

More than 1,000 local and international delegates met in Can Tho today (September 26) to discuss measures to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient development of the Mekong Delta.

Education Ministry powerless in preventing ghostwriting of PhD dissertations

As demand is high, ghostwriting has become a source of income for many people. In the past, it was a part-time job which helped them earn extra money, but it is now a “racket” which can bring a stable income.

Turning Hanoi Opera House into an attractive destination

To turn the Hanoi Opera House into an attractive tourist destination, the theatre’s management board has coordinated with the tourism and culture authorities to open the combination tour of Hanoi Opera House and traditional art shows.

Uoc Le village, the cradle of the famous traditional pork paste

 Located in Thanh Oai district, 30 kilometers to the southwest of Hanoi, Uoc Le is famous for its pork paste making profession.

iPhone 8 is available, but Vietnamese rush to buy iPhone 7

VietNamNet Bridge - Uninterested in iPhone 8 and hesitant about the high price, many Vietnamese are choosing to buy the iPhone 7.

Businesses prosper as stock market heats up

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese stock market has never made such big leaps as it has in the last few months. The prices of a number of stocks have climbed to an all-time peak, enriching businesses.

Rice exporters heavily reliant on Chinese market

 China is now Vietnam’s largest rice importer and the local rice export sector will continue depending on the neighboring market in the coming years.

Vietnam considers lowering environmental standards on treatment of ash, slag

As the amount of ash and slag left untreated at coal-fired thermopower plants is increasing, some ministries have proposed lowering the required environmental standards to help the plants deal with the problem.