PM highlights Vietnam-RoK, ASEAN-RoK fruitful cooperation
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:29:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has highly valued cooperative relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), as well as between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the RoK.
Vietnam - RoK economic, trade and investment ties grow strong
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:27:00
The Republic of Korea is one of Vietnam’s leading partners, ranking first in investment, second in official development assistance provision and third in trade
Experts want ACV as Long Thanh airport builder
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:26:00
Some local experts have backed the government's decision to award the construction of Long Thanh airport to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam despite lawmakers' concerns.
Vietnam a new star in Southeast Asia region: Horasis forum
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:23:00
Vietnam has emerged as a new economic star in the Southeast Asia region, with its southern province of Binh Duong poised to become a new centre for global dialogue in the near future, the chairman and founder of Horasis said yesterday at one of Asia’s largest economic forums.
Lawmakers discuss amended law on judicial assessments
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:21:00
Lawmakers are scheduled to deliberate amendments to the law on judicial assessments during the ongoing eighth sitting of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on the morning of November 25.
British authorities charge another suspect in Vietnamese deaths
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:19:00
The U.K. police have charged another man with human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese in a container truck last month.
Creating favourable business environment for logistics activities
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:17:00
It is necessary to improve the legal framework and create a healthy and open business environment for logistics activities to boost the sustainable development of Vietnam’s logistics sector, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said.
Vietnamese scientists listed as WoS Highly Cited Researchers
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:15:00
Two Vietnamese scientists have been selected to the list of 2019 Highly Cited Researchers according to the Web of Science.
Dong Nai traffic cops accuse superiors of greased palms
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:14:00
Two Dong Nai traffic cops have accused their local superiors of frequently letting violators off the hook because they ‘have paid the team.
Work commences on Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:12:00
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to kick off construction of the 1,320-megawatt Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant, located in the central province of Quang Tri.
World Trade Centre Binh Duong New City to be built
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:10:00
The World Trade Centre Binh Duong New City (WTC BDNC), a complex of facilities to promote international trade, will be built in the namesake southern province.
ADB introduces new loan pricing for higher income countries
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:08:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved the introduction of diversified financing terms for its developing member countries (DMCs) that borrow only market-based loans from the institution. The new pricing structure will be effective on 1 January 2021.
Central bank to lower foreign ownership in payment intermediaries
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:06:00
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) plans to lower the foreign ownership rate in the payment intermediary service sector to 49 percent instead of leaving it unrestricted to avoid manipulation by foreign investors in the field.
Foreign language programme for officials, civil servants approved
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a foreign language programme for state officials and civil servants from 2019-2030.
No wave bay: a Ninh Binh ripple
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:01:00
Van Long wetland nature reserve in Ninh Binh Province, famous for appearing in blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, still retains its pristine tranquility – dozing beneath cloud covered limestone pinnacles.
Vietnam-RoK relationship thriving in all spheres: ambassador
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:00:00
The relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has recorded strong development in all spheres since the two countries established diplomatic ties 27 years ago
Child rights need to be integrated into socio-economic plans
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:58:00
It is crucial to incorporate the enforcement of child rights into socio-economic plans and State budget allocation, particularly in the next five years, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong said at a conference on November 23.
Vietnamese film The Third Wife wins three nominations at US festival
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:56:00
Controversial Vietnamese movie The Third Wife has received three nominations at the 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards, Hollywood’s annual honor for indie films.