Son La seeks to bolster agricultural exports to China
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:57:00
The northwestern province of Son La hosted a conference in the northern border province of Lang Son on June 18 to boost its agricultural exports to China.
Agricultural exports fetch nearly US$20 billion
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:55:00
Agro-forestry-fishery exports raked in an estimated US$19.75 billion during the first half of 2019, up 2.1 per cent on year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
All gestures, no words as Vietnamese fishermen saved 22 Filipinos
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:53:00
22 Filipinos left to drown by a Chinese vessel were saved by Vietnamese fishermen without understanding a word.
Over 73 percent of Vietnamese firms unable to access credit
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:51:00
More than 773,000 out of over 1 million firms in the country, or 73.4 percent, are unable to access credit, it was reported at a conference on promoting access to credit held by the National Credit Information Centre (CIC) in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18.
Vietnam, RoK boost cooperation in biotechnology
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:49:00
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Chuncheon Bioindustry Foundation (CBF) signed a number of cooperation agreements with Vietnamese localities and companies in the field of biotechnology on the sidelines of a workshop on the application of technology for primary healthcare products in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18.
Vietnam plans concerted push to attract talent for state agencies
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:47:00
The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing a comprehensive plan to attract and retain talented people for state agencies at all levels.
PM: Specific financial mechanism needed for Mekong Delta in climate change adaption
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:44:00
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed the need to establish a specific financial mechanism for the Mekong Delta through foreign resources, particularly the Official Development Assistance (ODA) as well as complete the institution on business and investment environments to attract more private capital resources.
Vietnam, China discuss ways to promote agricultural product trading
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:41:00
Officials of the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) had a working session with representatives of the Chinese General Administration of Customs in Hanoi on June 18, discussing measures to boost bilateral trade of farm produce.
Hawkers on bicycles peddle fragrance on the go
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:34:00
Tis the lotus season and women sellers go around Hanoi with the iconic flower on their bikes.
Only 32% of Vietnamese consumers trust personal data security
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:32:00
Only 32 per cent of consumers in Việt Nam believe their personal data will be treated in a trustworthy manner by organisations offering digital services, according to a study recently released by Microsoft and IDC Asia Pacific.
Lam Dong hosts Vietnam Economists Annual Meeting
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:31:00
The 12th Vietnam Economists Annual Meeting (VEAM) 2019 took place at Da Lat University in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from June 17-18.
Hoi An island's 160-year-old pagoda
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:22:00
Hai Tang Pagoda is a must-visit for visitors to Cham Island off Hoi An in central Vietnam.
Enterprises need policies for digital economy
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:20:00
Enterprise development and the digital economy need to be prioritised in policies, said Deputy Chairman of Việt Nam's Committee for State Capital Management Hồ Sỹ Hùng.
Tri An hydropower plant – Landmark in Vietnam-Russia friendship
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:17:00
The traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, and Tri An Hydropower Plant – a landmark in the bilateral relationship – were highlighted at a meeting in the southern province of Dong Nai on June 18.
Saigon high school students put in slog as graduation exams loom
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:03:00
With the national high school examination set to begin next Monday, students at a Saigon school are burning the candle at both ends.
Foreign capital flows through Vietnamese banks
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:00:00
Local banks have provided syndicated loan value of US$2 billion so far in 2019.
PM congratulates journalists on Revolutionary Press Day
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:54:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited veteran journalists in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18 ahead of the 94th Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).
For buyers, Hanoi’s gold-plated apartments do not glitter
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:52:00
Some Hanoi apartment developers use gold plating, but many of their projects remain unfinished for years and some are in legal limbo.
