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Vietnamese doctor develops internationally-acclaimed thyroid surgery technique

After many years of research, Phan Hoang Hiep and his colleagues have developed the 1-trocar endoscopic thyroid surgical method, the first of its kind in the world.

Why world experts say Vietnam should be economic model for North Korea?

 Vietnam and North Korea have similar background in national protection. But how they responded has set them on different paths after decades.

ADB loan signed to improve connectivity in northwestern provinces

ADB and the Vietnamese government on Tuesday signed a $188 million loan for a project to improve the road connectivity between the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway and northwestern provinces.

Ministry draft decree to tighten controls over karaoke and clubs

 Karaoke bars and night clubs will have to close before 2 am and placed at least 200 metres away from schools and some government agencies according to a draft decree by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnamese cashew sector seeks to increase export value

 Although Vietnam is a leading exporter of cashew nut, the country’s export value remains modest as many enterprises are still dependent on imported materials.

Appeal trial on trillion-VND online gambling case opens in Phu Tho

 The Hanoi High-Level People’s Court opened an appeal trial on an online gambling case involving former senior police officers and trillions of dong in the northern province of Phu Tho on March 5.

What are visions for the denuclearization after second no-deal summit?

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended with no agreement, leaving people speculating about the visions for the denuclearization program.

Hanoi wishes to cooperate with Estonia in smart city building

 Hanoi wants to enhance cooperation with Estonia to build infrastructure for smart city development, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

37 players called up ahead of AFC U23 qualifiers

 Head coach Park Hang-seo has selected 37 players to prepare for qualifiers for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

Son La: Lao nationals arrested for drug trafficking

 Two Lao nationals were arrested on suspicion of smuggling 12,000 methamphetamine pills in Moc Chau district, the northern mountainous province of Son La on March 4.

Transparency needed for securities market in 2019

 Transparency and quality of information disclosure are the main concerns for market members, public companies and auditors to lure a larger amount of capital in 2019, business executives have said.

Forbes Vietnam’s list of 50 most influential women revealed

Business magazine Forbes Vietnam revealed on March 4 its list of the 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2019, 20 of whom are entrepreneurs.

Vietnam – destination of peace

 Prior to the prominent event, international media published a range of reports, saying the city of Hanoi is bustling with final preparation for the historic event.

Vietnam stands above China as favorite business destination for Japanese firms

Nearly 70% of Japanese firms operating in Vietnam want to expand business, the highest rate among ASEAN countries and significantly higher than that in China at 48.7%, according to Hironobu Kitagawa, chief representative of the JETRO in Hanoi. 

Government chief asks for speeding up national innovation center

The Government will spare no effort to support the building of the national innovation center, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc. 

Vietnam, Mongolia boost wide-ranging ties

Politburo member and permanent member of the CPV Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong has stated that VN always treasure their traditional friendship with the Mongolian People’s Party, the State and people of Mongolia. 

G-DORM forum on global sci-tech education opens

 The Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and Japan’s Niigata University co-organised in Hanoi on March 4 the G-DORM Forum on Global Sci-Tech Education through cooperation with universities in Mekong River countries. 

Law changes to make Vietnam more appealing to foreign investors

 The Vietnamese government’s revision of the Investment Law to further improve business and investment environment will make the country more attractive to foreign investors, experts said.

Youngest female scientist to receive Kovalevskaya Award

 Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan, Director of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, has become the youngest woman to receive the Kovalevskaya Award, which honours outstanding female scientists.

Project aims to turn Vietnam into nation with developed sports

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a project aiming to turn Vietnam into a nation with developed sports on the continent by 2035.