Travel firms surprised by Japan Embassy visa actions
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:23:00
Some Vietnamese travel agencies expressed surprise over losing accreditation to apply for Japanese visas on behalf of domestic tour groups.
Vietnam named among world’s top ten destinations for expats
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:20:00
Many receive salary increases which, given the relatively low cost of living, provide them with far more spending power to enjoy everything the country has to offer.
Led by the nose: Nha Trang's incense museum
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:13:00
Travelers to the central beach town of Nha Trang can visit a museum which showcases aromatic woods and centuries-old artifacts made from them.
Important and comprehensive achievements witnessed in first half, says Gov't chief
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:08:00
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed the pleasure to witness important and comprehensive achievements in economics, trade, investment, culture, environment, national defence, security, and diplomacy in the first half of 2019.
Rare sea turtle rescued in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:06:00
Forest rangers of the Con Dao National Park in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, on July 4, rescued a rare sea turtle trapped by plastic waste in the park’s conserved sea area.
Big C Vietnam suspends purchase of domestic garments
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:04:00
Central Group, which owns retailer Big C Vietnam, has temporarily stopped sourcing garments from local suppliers to facilitate restructuring.
No honey means no money for these villagers
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:59:00
Ho Van Phuoc is absolutely buzzing about bees.
First Armenian Prime Minister visits Viet Nam
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:55:00
Nikol Pashinyan is the first Armenian Prime Minister to visit Viet Nam from July 4-7 at the invitation of Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam a magnet to foreign investors
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:52:00
Vietnam has become more attractive to foreign investors than ever before as various freshly-inked new-generation free trade deals, including the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), are expected to facilitate trade and benefit foreign enterprises.
Vietnam to crack down on steel of fraudulent origins
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:50:00
Vietnam will act to stop the illegal circumvention by steel exporters and work with the U.S. on tackling such fraud.
Forum in Thanh Hoa highlights children’s rights
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:48:00
A forum to raise public awareness of children’s rights to participate in child issues was held in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa on July 4.
Hanoi, Saigon apartment supply lowest since 2014
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:45:00
A tightening of administrative procedures and bank credit dragged new apartment supply in the second quarter in Hanoi and Saigon to a five-year low.
Ministry to release “made in Vietnam” criteria
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:40:00
The move aims to systematize the standards and conditions for a product to be labeled as “Made in Vietnam” or of Vietnamese origin.
Ways sought to bolster Vietnam - Laos trade turnover
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:44:00
Concerned efforts would be exerted to enable Vietnam’s full-year 2019 exports to Laos to grow by 10 per cent on year.
PM urges efforts to complete socio-economic goals
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:42:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has required ministries, sectors and localities to focus on completing all socio-economic targets set by the National Assembly.
Gold prices rise as trade war resolution seems distant
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:40:00
Vietnam’s gold prices rose by around 2 percent Wednesday as hopes faded for a quick end to U.S-China trade war.
Vietnam, UK share experience in financial field
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:38:00
The United Kingdom is willing to provide technical assistance to help increase the efficiency of the Vietnamese economy, and intensify cooperation with the country in preventing money laundry, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said on July 3.
Vietnam fulfills role of ASEAN Committee’s Chair in Spain
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:36:00
ASEAN nations’ representatives in Spain have highly appreciated the diversity and quality of activities organised by the Embassy of Vietnam in the position of Chair of ASEAN Committee in Madrid (ACM).
