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German Cup on display in HCM City

HCM City was the stop of the German Cup's Southeast Asian tour and players as well as coaches today as fans were excited by the opportunity to take pictures and see the trophy.

Accommodation a must in case of flight delay or cancellation

 Airliners are required to provide meal and accommodation to passengers when their flights are delayed for more than six hours or cancelled, according to a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Transport.

Hanoi win national shooting cup

 Hanoi won the top spot at the National Best Marksman Cup, held at the National Sports Training Centre in the capital city on Wednesday.

11 legal documents issued in August

The Government and the PM issued 11 legal documents, including nine Decrees and two Decisions. 

Vietnam ranks sixth in global software outsourcing

Vietnam has jumped five places to sixth in the 2017 Global Services Location Index (GSLI) which management consulting firm A.T. Kearney released on September 19. 

Vietnam – United Nations: Role model in development cooperation

 Vietnam – United Nations: Role model in development cooperation

HCMC authority approves wild animal breeding program

 Lately, residents in Ho Chi Minh City have considered breeding wild animal as a way to escape poverty or to make money.

Vietnam attends Asia-Pacific chief judges’ conference in Japan

 Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh attended the 17th Conference of the Chief Justices of Asia and the Pacific held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 19-21.

Vietnam energy prospects 2017 announced

A report on Vietnam energy prospects has been announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, providing an overview of Vietnam's opportunities and challenges faced in developing sustainable energy.

111 set to be national hotline for child protection

Telephone hotline No. 111 has been regulated as the National Child Protection Hotline and is expected to be put into service in December.

Vietnam’s first-ever private orchestra established

 Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO) made its debut in Hanoi on September 20, the first-ever private orchestra to be established in Vietnam.

Vietnam concerned about big firms taking over retail chains

Thai products have been flooding the market, with Thai billionaires taking over a number of Vietnamese retail chains.

International Media Centre ready for APEC Summit 2017

The International Media Centre has been upgraded at total cost of VND178 billion in preparation for the upcoming APEC Summit 2017 set to transpire November 6-11 in the central coastal city of Danang.

Vietnam representatives at international beauty pageants through years

Thuy Dung, Phuong Linh, Thuy Van and Truc Diem are some of Vietnam representatives at international beauty pageants.

Tighter regulations introduced on delayed, cancelled flights

 The Ministry of Transport has revised regulations on flight delays and cancellations, requesting airlines to provide better care for their passengers in these cases.

Ho Dynasty Citadel faces erosion caused by Storm Doksuri

 The recent Storm Doksuri damaged part of Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province which was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.

Thailand Festival set to take place in Hanoi next week

 The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi will join forces with Thailand’s private organizations and the Thai community in Vietnam to hold the 9th Thailand Festival at Thong Nhat Park in Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi on September 30 and October 1.

HCM City to build more flyovers to fix traffic jams

 More flyovers and tunnels will be built in HCM City to reduce traffic congestion, the city’s Department of Transport has said.

ASEAN Para Games 2017: Vietnam earns total 31 gold medals

 Vietnam bagged several gold medals in swimming and athletics on September 21, the fourth official competition day at the ongoing ninth ASEAN Para Games held in Malaysia.

Mobile commerce fails to take off with Vietnamese consumers

 Millions of Vietnamese use smartphones for tasks like listening to music, making a phone call, sending text messages, hailing a taxi or checking in for a flight, says the Ministry of Industry and Trade.