BMW importer gets 9 years in prison for smuggling cars
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:12:00
The former CEO of Euro Auto falsified documents to import BMW cars at a lower price, dodging VND6.5 billion ($278,000) in taxes.
Moc Chau strives to export up to 500 tonnes of mango to China
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:10:00
Moc Chau district in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La is striving to export 400 – 500 tonnes of mango to China, after its specialty fruit was licenced to enter the market this year.
Vietnamese students win five gold medals at Asia Pacific math contest
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:08:00
The Vietnamese team won five golds at an Asia Pacific mathematics competition, placing the country second after hosts Singapore.
Vietnam hopes to enter MSCI watchlist this year
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:05:00
One year after failing to enter the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)’s watchlist for a market status upgrade, it is still uncertain if Vietnam will make it this year despite efforts made to improve market conditions.
Egyptian journalist: Vietnam will contribute much if elected to UNSC
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:03:00
Vietnam will be elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in the election slated for June 7, a leading Egyptian journalist has said.
Five Vietnamese Americans fined for car import fraud
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:01:00
Corrupt cops helped a group of overseas Vietnamese smuggle 17 autos from the U.S., evading $1 million in taxes.
Vietnam welcomes SK Group’s investment: PM
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:58:00
The Vietnamese Party, State, Government and localities always create favourable conditions and protect legitimate rights for foreign firms, including the Republic of Korea’s SK Group, to land technology investment in the country amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on June 5.
Construction, transport, cultural issues heat up NA’s Q&A session
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:55:00
Hot issues relating to construction, transport, and culture sectors dominated the second day of the National Assembly’s Q&A session on June 5.
385 trafficking victims abroad need to be brought home
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:53:00
Vietnam is working with other countries to bring home 385 human trafficking victims who remain abroad.
Government prioritises capable contractors: Deputy PM
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:50:00
The Vietnamese Government prioritises capable and prestigious contractors for the state’s transport projects, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said at the National Assembly’s Q&A session on June 5
Top legislator meets with Italian PM
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:47:00
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for Italian PM Giuseppe Conte who was on a visit to Viet Nam on June 5.
340kg wartime bomb safely disposed of in central Vietnam
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:45:00
Bomb disposal experts safely detonated a 340kg (750 pound) bomb in Quang Tri Province Tuesday after scrap metal collectors had partially dismantled it.
Thai investors beam capital into solar power projects in Vietnam
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:42:00
Thai firms are stepping up investment in renewable energy projects in Vietnam, particularly solar power, through merger and acquisition (M&A) deals.
US’s 243rd Independence Day marked in HCM City
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:17:00
The Consulate General of the US in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a ceremony marking its country’s 243rd Independence Day on June 5.
Hanoi, Phu Quoc among best travel destinations in Asia: CNN
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:01:00
In a list of 17 best places in Asia, CNN places Hanoi and Phu Quoc Island together in ninth place.
Domestic consumption further grows in five months
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:59:00
Domestic consumption continued to grow in five months of this year thanks to abundant supply, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Domestic Market Department.
Lawmakers grill construction minister about “hot” issues
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:58:00
Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha on June 5 continued taking the podium to answer questions raised by legislators, including those related to the construction of too many high-rise buildings in big cities, especially Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Tottenham owner Lewis charmed by Mekong Delta cuisine
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:51:00
British billionaire Joe Lewis has made a second trip to Can Tho to discover the food culture of the Mekong Delta.
