Ben Tre to expand farming of key aquatic species
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:52:00
The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre will invest more than 2.5 trillion VND (107.5 million USD) by 2030 to develop key aquatic species like black tiger shrimp, white-legged shrimp and tra fish, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
Movitel to implement WB sub-projects in Mozambique
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:50:00
Movitel, Viettel Group's joint venture in Mozambique, has been chosen as one of partners for a World Bank (WB) project to improve living standards and access to financial packages for the poor in rural and remote areas in the African country.
Two foreigners wanted for street robbery in southern Vietnam
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:49:00
Ben Tre police are looking for two foreigners, one of them Caucasian, for snatching VND10 million ($430) from a local man while pretending to exchange banknotes.
EVFTA to sustainably boost Vietnam’s wood exports to EU
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:46:00
Vietnam and the European Union (EU) last week signed a landmark free trade deal that will slash tariffs on almost all goods, including wood and timber products. It is expected to give Vietnamese wood exporters better market access and more opportunities to expand their business.
Vietnam, Laos to continue joint search for Vietnamese martyrs’ remains
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:43:00
Vietnam and Laos have held talks in Luang Prabang province, Laos, to review the joint efforts in searching for remains of Vietnamese soldier and expert volunteers killed on duty during wartime in the neighbouring country.
Lonely Planet lists central Vietnam in top 10 Asia-Pacific destinations
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:40:00
Vietnam’s central region is sixth out of Lonely Planet’s top 10 must-visit destinations in Asia-Pacific this year.
Workshop helps distinguish between genuine and fake goods
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:37:00
The Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance (VDMS) and the Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton (LVMH), the world's leading luxury group based in France, co-organised a workshop in Hanoi on July 3 to instruct market management staff on how to identify whether products under the LVMH brands are fake or authentic.
First hospital in Vietnam recognized as Centers of Excellence
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:34:00
Medical University Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been formally recognized as Centers of Excellence by the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC).
Sightseeing flight to soar above Kingdom of Caves
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:30:00
Starting next month, visitors to central Quang Binh Province can enjoy aerial, panoramic views of the Kingdom of Caves.
ODA for agricultural development nears 2 billion USD in 20 years
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:27:00
Vietnam has carried out 23 agricultural projects using official development assistance (ODA) worth over 1.96 billion USD, said an official.
Number of re-operated firms up 31.4%
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:24:00
The number of re-operated firms in the first half of 2019 witnessed a year-on-year increase of 31.4%, attaining 21,600 ones, according to the General Statistics Office.
Hoa Binh, RoK’s Ulju county to foster friendship exchange
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:21:00
Leaders of the northern Hoa Binh province and the Republic of Korea’s Ulju county of Ulsan city agreed to sign a friendship exchange agreement during a working session in Hoa Binh on July 3.
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:06:00
Vietnam has a wide variety of lotuses, some with scores of petals in layers and others growing two to a stalk.
More than 280,000 people receive unemployment allowances
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:03:00
A total of 280,084 people have received unemployment allowances so far this year, and more than 13,600 people were supported with vocational training.
Investment fund presents medical equipment to mountainous provinces
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:01:00
Investment fund VinaCapital is presenting a batch of medical equipment worth 2.3 billion VND (100,000 USD) to the general hospitals of the northern mountainous provinces of Cao Bang and Bac Kan
Civil servants shall not be allowed to receive gifts under any forms
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:54:00
All public organizations and civil servants shall not be allowed to receive gifts both directly and indirectly under any forms from other organizations, agencies and individuals, according to the Government’s latest Decree.
The time is right for fintech firms
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:52:00
A typical characteristic of the 4.0 industry revolution is the faster diffusion and larger coverage of new technologies, as well as the higher speed in realizing innovative ideas.
US slaps duties on Vietnam steel exports it claims are produced overseas
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:50:00
The U.S. has slapped duties of up to 456 percent on some steel products imported from Vietnam which it alleges are produced overseas.
