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Vietnam, Cambodia seek ways to step up bilateral ties

 The Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) within the framework of the 17th meeting of the Vietnam -Cambodia Joint Commission for Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (JC 17) opened in Phnom Penh on August 20.

Doctors perform successful liver transplant on premature baby

Doctors at the Pediatrics Hospital No.2 have successfully performed a liver transplant on a baby with congenital biliary atresia, the doctors said at a press briefing on Monday.

Medical prices to increase slightly from August 20

The prices of about 1,900 different services offered at public hospitals have increased from Tuesday (August 20), according to the Ministry of Health.

Study of Uncle Ho’s thought, morality and lifestyle reviewed in teleconference

The study of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle has become a regular activity for officials, Party members and people nationwide, contributing to the country’s development in many aspects,

Music transcribed from Trinh Cong Son’s songs to be presented

Musical works for cello and piano inspired by Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001)’s songs will be presented at a concert on August 30 in Hanoi.

Nine Vietnamese seamen awarded for saving 22 Filipino fishermen

The Tien Giang People’s Committee on Tuesday gave certificates of merit to nine Vietnamese seamen for having saved 22 Philippine seamen who got into an accident at sea.

Land use plans to be made available to the public online

The Ministry of Construction has requested the people’s committees of provinces and cities make land use planning information available to the public through an online portal.

Korean scholar says states should not resort to force

President of the Geopolitics Institute of Korea, Professor-Doctor Lee Woong-Hyeon, talks to Vietnam News Agency correspondent Manh Hung in Seoul about the recent activities by China in the East Sea.

KaiYang footwear workers to go back to work, receive back pay

The new management board of the Chinese Taiwan-invested footwear manufacturer KaiYang Vietnam Limited Company spoke to thousands of employees on Monday morning, saying the firm would restart its work on Tuesday

Drought in Phu Yen destroys several hectares of forest

The prolonged severe drought has dried up thousands of hectares of protection forest in the southern coastal province of Phu Yen, causing many forest fires.

Yamaha Cup returns, seeking young football talents

The U13 Yamaha Cup football tournament will return to the country later this month after two years of absence.

Vietnam Offroad Cup to start in Dong Mo, Hanoi

The Viet Nam Offroad Cup 2019 will be held on September 28-29 at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the Dong Mo Tourism Area in Son Tay Town, Hanoi.

Serious erosion reported along Hau River in Mekong Delta's An Giang Province

Authorities of An Giang Province in Mekong Delta said on Monday that erosion along the Hau River passing Vinh Truong Commune, An Phu District has become a serious issue worthy of being a "emergency situation."

Schools ready for new school year in early September

With the new school year set to start on September 5 most schools around the country are fully prepared to welcome students though a few others are worried about a shortage of classrooms.

BUSINESS NEWS 21/8

Administrative red tape tangles up property firms

Top Vietnamese fighters to compete in Asian martial arts event

Kickboxers Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat and Nguyen Thanh Tung will represent Vietnam at the ONE: Immortal Triumph Championship, which will make its highly-anticipated debut in the country on September 6.

Phan Thanh Nhien, from snowy peak to silver screen

Phan Thanh Nhien, born in 1985, is the youngest of five siblings. He starred in Hai Phuong (Furie), the acclaimed action movie released earlier this year.

Grassroots hospitals need to be active in improving their doctors’ capabilities

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a decision to grant full autonomy for four hospitals for a trial period.

Sustainable water management a solution for drought

Chau Tran Vinh, deputy head of the Department of Water Resources Management talks about how to sustainably manage water resources while climate change has triggered drought and salinity intrusion for coastal plains.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 20/8

Vietnam imports US$6.6 billion in textile-garment materials in H1