Vietnam issues defense White Paper with emphasis on peaceful resolution of disputes
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:01:00
The Ministry of National Defense has released a White Paper on defense with a focus on two main principles: peace and self-defense.
Vietnam, Indonesia step up audit cooperation
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:58:00
A high-ranking delegation from the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV), led by Deputy Auditor General Nguyen Quang Thanh, had a working session with the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) in Jakarta on November 25.
RoK President calls for stronger RoK-ASEAN cultural cooperation
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:56:00
President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in has called for stronger cultural cooperation between the RoK and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), saying that the field is one of the most promising sectors of growth.
Saigon, Mekong Delta areas have sunk nearly a meter
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:54:00
Parts of Saigon and the Mekong Delta have sunk by up to 81.4 cm over the last decade, partly due to groundwater extraction.
Binh Duong plays host to 2019 Horasis Asia Meeting
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:52:00
As host of the 2019 Horasis Asia Meeting, the southern province of Binh Duong is seeking to elevate its image to international friends whilst taking advantage of the platform to gain additional investment from businesses, said Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue at the forum’s opening ceremony.
Vietnam to exempt visa for foreigners landing in coastal economic zones
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:50:00
The parliament Monday allowed the government to grant visa exemption of up to 30 days to foreigners entering coastal economic zones.
Prizes for safety of women competition announced
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:48:00
Pham Hong Son, a young Hanoian, has won first prize for his video entry to a competition named Yeu dep – An toan cho Phu nu (Love beauty—Safety for Women), held by TikTok Vietnam.
Vietnamese families want bodies of loved ones repatriated from UK
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:46:00
Most families want the bodies of loved ones lost in the U.K. truck tragedy repatriated; a few have opted for ashes.
ASEAN army chiefs gather in Indonesia
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:44:00
The 20th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM) was held in Bandung city, Indonesia’s West Java province, on November 25.
Five wanted Chinese men arrested in Da Nang
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:41:00
The Ministry of Public Security and Da Nang police have cooperated to arrest five Chinese men wanted by Chinese authorities for dangerous crimes.
Australian PM Morrison reaffirms commitments to foster strategic ties with VN
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:38:00
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reaffirmed his commitments to foster the strategic partnership with Viet Nam during his reception for Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on Monday.
Australia supports Vietnam in human resources development
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:36:00
The Australian Government has granted 50 scholarships to Vietnamese students who are going to attend masters’ programmes at Australia’s world-class educational institutions in 2020, announced the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.
Vietnam tightens consumer loans
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:35:00
Vietnam has tightened rules on consumer loans, requiring a progressive decline in their ratio in the coming years.
The Travel lists Hanoi among ten places to visit in Vietnam
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:33:00
Hanoi, a blend of old and modern values, East and West, promises to offer nice surprises to visitors.
Two companies in Hung Yen suspended over pollution
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:31:00
The People's Committee of Hung Yen province has suspended the operations of two local companies for their violations related to environmental protection.
Netflix wants to produce Vietnamese content
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:29:00
U.S. streaming service provider Netflix wants to produce content in Vietnam as it seeks to expand in Asia, its CEO has said.
MoT gives green light to build Sa Pa airport
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:27:00
The Ministry of Transport has approved a plan to build an airport in Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.
PM Phuc calls Korean investors to increase presence in ASEAN countries
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:25:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on the Republic of Korea’s investors to increase presence in ASEAN countries in a bid to raise ASEAN-RoK trade volume to US$200 billion by 2020.
