Central Vietnam greets influx of infrastructure
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:04:00
The abundant potential for tourism and renewable energy development has turned Vietnam’s central region into an investment hotbed.
Former deputy PM faces disciplinary action for equitization violations
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:02:00
Party inspectors have urged disciplinary action against former Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh for ‘serious violations’ in SOEs equitization and divestment.
EVFTA – a chance for both sides
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:58:00
Last weekend marked a milestone for Vietnam`s trade relations when the long-awaited deal was signed.
VN, Philippines may consider establishing annual political consultation
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:56:00
Viet Nam and the Philippines have agreed to mull over the establishment of an annual political consultation mechanism and signing of new agreements on defense and law enforcement cooperation.
Swiss firms interested in HCM City's smart urban development
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:53:00
Leaders of Switzerland’s Credit Suisse and Aebi Schmidt Holding (ASH) Company expressed interest in smart urban development in Ho Chi Minh City during a meeting with Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen on July 8.
Deputy transport ministers disciplined for multiple violations
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:38:00
Three deputy ministers of transport and several other officials have been reprimanded or warned for equitization and divestment violations.
Veggie, fruit exports rise 3.9 percent in H1
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:34:00
Vietnam’s vegetable and fruit export value hit 2.06 billion USD in the first six months of 2019, up 3.9 percent year-on-year, said the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Connecting Quang Ninh - Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa heritage regions
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:28:00
Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces have many advantages to develop tourism as they are blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and numerous historical and cultural relic sites.
Vietnam, RoK to augment cooperation in ensuring security
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:26:00
Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam met the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon and held talks with Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) Min Gap-ryong in Seoul on July 8.
Four Chinese men arrested for killing compatriot in Vietnam beach town
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:25:00
Khanh Hoa police Monday detained four Chinese men for stabbing a compatriot to death following a quarrel at a karaoke parlor.
Enterprises need better branding to compete in int'l market
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:21:00
Vietnamese enterprises must develop globally competitive brands if they want to succeed internationally, speakers said at a conference on domestic trademarks held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.
VN, UAE should step up renewable energy cooperation
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:19:00
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung suggested Viet Nam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should foster cooperation in various potential areas like trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and tourism.
Hanoi posts 7.21 percent GRDP growth in H1
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:18:00
Hanoi posted a 7.21 percent increase in Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the first half of the year, it was reported at the 9th session of the municipal People’s Council that opened on July 8.
42 percent of urban Vietnamese kids are overweight: study
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:15:00
42 percent of children in Vietnam’s urban areas are overweight and/or obese, compared to 35 percent in rural areas, a recent study found.
Vietnamese expat - founded bank debuts in Cambodia
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:13:00
MGN Emperor Bank will make bold investment in applying financial technology into developing its operation and products in pursuit of high efficiency and customer trust.
South Korea expresses regret over domestic assault of Vietnamese woman
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:10:00
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon has expressed regret over the brutal assault of a Vietnamese woman by her Korean husband last week.
Top Vietnamese legislator hosts Chinese companies’ executives
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:08:00
Vietnam places great importance on the diplomatic policy to China, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan while receiving some Chinese groups in Nan Jing city, Jiangsu province, China on July 8.
Hanoi house collapses, underground limestone system suspected
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:57:00
A house on Hanoi’s outskirts has sunk more than four meters and officials said an underground karst system might be the cause.