Agricultural insurance protects farmers against crop, livestock losses
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 14:02:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a decision on the implementation of agricultural insurance policy.
High school exam the most testing of times
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:51:00
In Vietnam, national high school exams are a seminal event deciding whether or not one will make it in life.
Vietnam’s 50 best-performing firms announced
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:48:00
The list of Vietnam’s 50 best-performing companies (Top 50) was announced by the Nhip Cau Dau Tu (Investment Bridge) magazine and Thien Viet Secutities Joint Stock Company in Ho Chi Minh City on June 27.
VN gives high priority to consolidating multilateral trading system at G20 Summit
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:45:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Viet Nam will give high priority to consolidating the multilateral trading system and boosting cooperation in innovation and digital economy development.
Experience in implementing AI projects shared
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:44:00
Experience in carrying out artificial intelligence (AI) projects was discussed at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26.
Work to begin on major North-South Expressway projects in August
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:42:00
Transport Minister Nguyen Van The says two major public-funded projects on the North-South Expressway will commence construction in August.
Shrimp exports set to capitalise on EVFTA opportunities
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:40:00
With the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to be officially signed on June 30, a wealth of opportunities are expected to open up for agricultural and seafood products, with shrimp exports to the European market in particular poised to receive a boost, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Phu Quoc calls for environmental protection
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:38:00
Local authorities in the island district of Phu Quoc in the southern province of Kien Giang have chosen the first Saturday of each month as the ‘Day for Phu Quoc Environment’.
Mekong Delta region steps up efforts to combat African swine fever
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:35:00
Despite taking drastic measures in the fight against African swine fever (ASF), the epidemic has spread further throughout the Mekong Delta region
Vietcombank first Vietnamese bank to open US rep office
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:31:00
Vietcombank, one of Vietnam’s leading banks, has received permission for its US rep office to start functioning in the third quarter.
Viettel launches Digital Services Corporation
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:28:00
The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) on June 26 officially launched the Viettel Digital Services Corporation (VDS), its 8th subsidiary company.
Vietnam consumer confidence grows fastest in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:24:00
Vietnam’s consumers confidence index saw the biggest gains in the Asia Pacific region in the first quarter this year, market research firm Nielsen says.
Vietnam aims for 6.8 percent GDP growth in 2020
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:22:00
Vietnam will strive for a GDP growth of around 6.8 percent in 2020, according to Directive 16/CT-TTg on the building of socio-economic development plans and State budget estimates for 2020.
Vietnam to block Google payment for inappropriate YouTube content
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:20:00
Vietnam will block payments Google makes for YouTube content that violates its laws as it seeks to force the company to follow local regulations.
Government prioritizes support for sustainable development
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:18:00
The Government would increase economic restructuring in combination with transforming the country’s growth model in a proper manner with a clear focus on rearranging investment, State-owned enterprises, and banking and financial systems in the context of responding to climate change.
Prompt actions urged to control invasive alien species
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:15:00
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has called for prompt actions by ministries and sectors to control invasive alien species (IAS), some of which have entered Vietnam’s natural environment and caused serious consequences.
Hue gives trash bins a pedal push to keep streets clean
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:13:00
Hue in central Vietnam has equipped 160 cyclos with trash bins in an effort to boost its image as a clean, green destination.
Foreign-invested firms eyeing up stock listings
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:10:00
Vietnam plans to launch new rules that make it easier for foreign-invested enterprises to list on domestic stock markets, amid necessity to draw in international capital.
