Central Vietnam tackles forest fires on war footing
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:21:00
Thousands of forest rangers, firefighters, soldiers and policemen fought forest fires that broke out in the central region on Friday.
Implementation of Vietnam-Russia int’l treaties assessed
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:19:00
A delegation of the National Assembly’s Committee for External Affairs paid a working visit to Russia from June 27-28 to evaluate the implementation of international treaties signed by Russia and Vietnam for the 2001-2018 period.
Second university in Saigon says no to single-use plastic
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:17:00
HCMC Medicine and Pharmacy University says it will stop using single-use water bottles and plastic straw starting this August.
Vietnam sets target of eradicating plastic waste
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:15:00
Vietnam discharges some 25 million tons of solid waste each year, of which plastic waste accounts for 2 million tons, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE
Vietnam affirms fair approach in trade with US
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:11:00
Vietnam has asserted that its trade with the U.S. is based on freedom, fairness and timely resolution of problems that arise.
Forum stresses businesses’ role in environmental protection
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:09:00
A Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) forum in Hanoi on June 28 highlighted businesses’ role in environmental protection amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).
Man gets eight years in prison for SEZ protest violations
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:06:00
A Vietnamese man was sentenced to eight years in jail Friday for "disrupting security" during last year's anti-SEZ law protest in HCMC.
Drunk drivers could have their licences revoked permanently
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:03:00
People who are found to be drunk while driving would have their driving licences revoked permanently under a new proposal by the Ministry of Public Security, said a senior police officer.
Man fined $8 for masturbating on Hanoi bus
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:01:00
Vietnamese netizens are disappointed that a man has been let off with a VND200,000 ($8.57) fine after masturbating on a public bus the second time.
Hanoi cuisine part of its considerable charm: The Guardian
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:58:00
For great culinary experiences spanning Asia and Europe, don’t miss out on Hanoi, says U.K. newspaper The Guardian.
Infographics: Economy expands 6.76% in first half
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:55:00
Official statistics show the Vietnamese economy expanded 6.76% in first six months of 2019 compared to 7.08% of the same period last year but higher than that of the reviewed period in 2016 and 2017.
Vietnam cuts im-export tariffs under CPTPP pact
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:53:00
Vietnam has removed tariffs on several products including fruit and frozen foods imported from six CPTPP signatories.
Import-export tariffs slashed under CPTPP
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:50:00
Tariffs on imported products including fruit and frozen foods from six member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will be reduced to zero backdated to January 14 this year to 2022.
Electricity restored after forest fires impact transmission lines
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:45:00
Vietnam Electricity has fully restored northern and central power grids after forest fires affected the 500 kV North-South transmission line Friday.
PM meets world leaders on G20 Summit sidelines
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:35:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, Chilean President Sebastian Piñera, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan on Friday.
Tra fish exports to EU to surge in 2019
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:23:00
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has forecast that tra fish exports to the EU will increase by 20-35 percent in 2019.
Vietnam, UN enjoy “very good” relationship: UN resident coordinator
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:19:00
On June 26, 1945, the United Nations adopted its charter, a constituent treaty, and all members are bound by its articles. Since joining the UN in 1977, Vietnam has contributed to, and received much assistance from the UN.
Vietnam first LNG terminal likely on stream by 2022
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:17:00
The Thi Vai liquefied natural gas terminal in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is expected to come on stream by 2022.
