VN-top 10 Myanmar’s largest trade partners
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:10:00
A conference on prospects of Myanmar market in the integration period took place on November 19 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Central bank cuts interest rate
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:08:00
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) slashed interest rates for the second time since September.
HCM City cracks down on health insurance frauds
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:07:00
Ho Chi Minh City's agencies are increasing inspections of healthcare facilities that abuse the health insurance fund by prescribing needless tests and overcharging.
More drunk drivers in Saigon than major Asian cities
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:05:00
A survey has found 10.3 percent of drivers in HCMC with excessive blood alcohol levels, higher than in Mumbai and Shanghai.
Inflation controllable despite soaring pork prices: Deputy PM
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:02:00
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue stated that this year’s inflation is controllable, at 3.3 – 3.9 percent, while chairing a November 18 meeting on the recent surge in prices of pork, an essential foodstuff
True Lies: Swimming buffs in the buff call the pollution bluff
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:56:00
Swimming and cavorting in the nude for years, some men insist the Red River water is safe and keeps them virile and strong.
Law on Enterprises needs greater reforms: experts
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:54:00
Vietnam must continue to improve on its Law on Enterprises, experts and researchers said at a law conference in Hanoi on November 18.
A mangrove forest in central Vietnam turns ghostly
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:49:00
In a Quang Ngai mangrove forest, thousands of white-flowered black mangrove trees have shed their leaves and become a predominantly white expanse.
Companies from Hanoi and Poland seek cooperation
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:47:00
Representatives of Hanoi enterprises and their counterparts from Poland gathered in the capital on November 18 to seek potential cooperation at a forum
Viet Nam deploys next level-2 field hospital to South Sudan
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:33:00
Vietnamese medical staff departed Tuesday for South Sudan to run the second rotation of Viet Nam's level-two field hospital as part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the African country.
National unity – decisive factor for national safeguarding: PM
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:28:00
National unity has been a valuable tradition, a source of strength, and a decisive factor for all victories in the cause of national construction and defence of Vietnamese people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
An Giang province boost cooperation with US
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:19:00
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang expects further cooperation with the US in the fields of smart city development, renewable energy, water resources, climate change, trade and education, among others, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh on November 18.
A Saigon dish that worms its way into your heart
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:13:00
The peanut worm porridge, originally from China, is popular among Saigon food aficionados for both its taste and its health benefits.
Vietnam strives for being ASEAN’s leading country in e-government
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:12:00
Vietnam aims to raise its ranking of e-government from 10 to 15 levels by 2020, according to the United Nations assessment
Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2019 launched in Quang Ninh
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:10:00
The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninh province and the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association launched the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2019, the first of its kind ever held in Vietnam, on November 19
Love dwarfs obstacles as Vietnamese couple stand tall
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:06:00
Overcoming a myriad of troubles that come with being dwarfs, Hung and My have found each other and stayed strong.
Businesses need to prepare themselves to tackle trade defence instruments
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:04:00
Within the context of tougher competition on imported goods and additional trade defence instruments being imposed by an increasing number of countries worldwide, Vietnamese businesses have been advised to handle and adapt to these safeguard measures in a timely manner.
Hanoi plans wastewater discharge fee in pollution fight
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:02:00
Hanoi wants to charge residents a wastewater discharge fee to generate funds for collecting and treating waste in the capital city.
