Russian surfer spearheads central Vietnam beach clean-up
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:15:00
Finding a pristine south-central beach strewn with piles of trash, a Russian surfer initiated a locally supported clean-up operation.
Ibaraki - favourite destination for Vietnamese apprentices
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:11:00
In recent years, many Vietnamese agricultural apprentices have chosen Ibaraki prefecture as a favourite destination because it is one of the Japanese localities with developed agriculture.
VN-Index ends four-session gaining streak
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:05:00
The VN-Index slipped 0.33 points, or 0.03 percent, to 976.63 points Monday, after gaining in four consecutive sessions last week.
Overseas Vietnamese gather for Tet celebrations
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:57:00
The Vietnamese Consulate General in San Francisco recently held a grand meeting for overseas Vietnamese to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) as the biggest traditional festival is just around the corner.
Saigon's largest yellow mai flower village a picture of Tet diligence
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:46:00
Gardeners in a village on Saigon’s outskirts have been burning the midnight oil to spread golden Tet happiness to celebrants across the country.
Homeland Spring program inspires Vietnamese spirit
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:44:00
An art exchange program called “Homeland Spring 2020” has been held recently, welcoming more than 1,500 overseas Vietnamese from all over the world, who have returned home for Tet, Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year.
Industry of the dead: young producers, old believers
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:41:00
While many progressive young people snub the business of joss paper offerings, older generations maintain their respect for the afterlife.
Viettel IDC, Vietnam’s world standard data center
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00
Viettel's data center (Viettel IDC) has been granted the most prestigious data center certification in the world by Singapore-based Enterprise Products Integration Pte Ltd.
Giant rats take pride of place on Saigon’s pride
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:54:00
Saigon’s famous Nguyen Hue walking street has undergone its annual transformation into a floral boulevard for Tet, with giant rats in the forefront.
Thai Nguyen exhibition gives visitors insight into Party’s history
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:53:00
An exhibition of photos, documents, books and newspapers was opened in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on January 20 in celebration of the 90 founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3).
EP Trade Committee backs trade, investment deals with VN
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:50:00
The European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade said Tuesday that it backed the free trade and investment deals between the European Union and Viet Nam, a positive step toward official ratification by the Union.
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:48:00
Post-tax profits surged 22 percent year-on-year for Vietnam’s largest brewer Sabeco, reaching VND5.37 trillion ($231.96 million), its highest annual profit ever.
HCM City tightens controls on quality of imported pork
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:45:00
The Regional Animal Health Office No 6 of Ho Chi Minh City has moved to intensify checks placed on imported pork as they come into the city’s ports in terms of their veterinary hygiene and safety.
ATMs stutter during busy Lunar New Year lead-up
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:16:00
Many Hanoians were unable to withdraw cash from ATMs while online bank transfers also took longer than usual during weekend.
Vietnam aims for 9 bln USD worth of fishery exports in 2020
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:13:00
Vietnam has targeted to earn 9 billion USD from fishery exports in 2020, a year-on-year increase of 7 percent, according to the Directorate of Fisheries
Bonsai creations fetch handsome sums as Tet symbols
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:06:00
Yellow ochna and kumquat trees carefully crafted and nurtured can be hired for thousands of dollars in Saigon to invite Tet abundance.
Local wood industry should focus on design and branding
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:04:00
The wood industry needs to focus on developing design, branding and distribution to achieve the goal of US$20 billion in export value by 2025, according to experts.
Tet shopping frenzy at Hanoi supermarkets
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:58:00
With a week to go before the Lunar New Year, or Tet, supermarkets in Hanoi are thronged with shoppers.
