Vietnamese, Russian leaders exchange greetings on friendship ties anniversary
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:29:00
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Russia Federation V. V. Putin have exchanged greetings on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the treaty on basic principles for the bilateral friendship (June 16, 1994-2019).
Biodegradable bags in Vietnam and barriers
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:27:00
Among more than 500 businesses producing plastic bags in Vietnam, only about 30 have environmental-friendly certificates issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and their biodegradable bags are mainly for export only.
Gov’t chief receives ougoing Indian Ambassador
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:25:00
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for outgoing Indian Ambassador to Viet Nam Parvathaneni Harish during which he praised the diplomat for boosting local cooperation between the two countries.
Will the Mekong Delta sink by 2100?
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:23:00
The Mekong Delta loses 300 hectares of land each year because of river and coastline erosion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Central province okays two tourism projects worth $64 mln
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:21:00
Quang Ngai has approved in principle two tourism projects which together cost almost VND1.49 trillion ($64 million).
IoT startup competition launched in HCM City
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:19:00
The IoT Startup 2019 competition was launched at the Sai Gon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City on June 16, with competitors to be asked to deal with challenges facing many major technology firms.
Vietnam’s liberalization efforts lead to booming tourism industry
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:17:00
Tourism is likely to become Vietnam’s new growth pillar, increasing its contribution to the service sector and overall GDP.
Fast food chains in the slow lane amid focus on health
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:14:00
International fast food chains fighting to increase their Vietnam market share are challenged by consumers leaning towards healthier options.
PM meets with voters in Hai Phong
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:12:00
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with voters at An Duong district, Hai Phong province on June 16 to report outcomes of the seventh session of the 14th National Assembly.
PM asks transport ministry to report aviation worker shortages
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:08:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered the Ministry of Transport to make a general report on the aviation sector’s workforce following the information on pilot shortages, according to a document newly released by the Government Office.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau joins collaborative effort to remove EU’s yellow card
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:56:00
To help remove the EU’s warning, known as “yellow card” for Vietnamese seafood exports, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has stepped up communications and slapped stiff sanctions on ship owners who infringe upon offshore fishing.
Vietnam sees robust growth in Airbnb services
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:53:00
Airbnb and other accommodation-sharing services are booming in Vietnam and many homeowners are cashing in on them.
Trust critical for digital banking growth
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:51:00
Digital banking is inevitable for Vietnamese banks and building trust is critical in the development of the new business model, experts said at a conference on June 14.
Vietnam Airlines proposes air logistics centre in Can Tho
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:50:00
Vietnam Airlines has proposed to build an air logistics centre in Can Tho City connecting to Can Tho and Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Taiwanese method mooted for raising capacity of Hanoi’s major landfills
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:48:00
A new technique proposed for the capital city’s two biggest landfills could take in more waste without having to expand their land area.
SAPA Thale promotes trade between Vietnam and Europe
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:46:00
Srpska President Željka Cvijanović has had a meeting with Vietnamese-origin billionaire Mai Vu Minh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Germany-based SAPA Thale group, together with other leaders of the group on investment cooperation between Vietnam, Germany and the Republic of Srpska, according to the Office of the President of the Republic of Srpska.
Man arrested after summoning gang to threaten cops
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:40:00
A man ordering dozens of gangsters to stalk and menace a group of four men, including two policemen, in Bien Hoa was arrested Saturday.
Major trends in Vietnam’s consumer market
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:37:00
Vietnam’s middle class - the foundation of consumers - is rising fast: in 2030, 49% of households will have annual disposable income of US$5,000 to US$15,000, an increase of 33.8% from that in 2018.
