Over 1.93 million helmets to be delivered to first graders
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:05:00
Over 1.93 million standard helmets will be presented to first grade students in the 2019-2020 academic year as announced at a ceremony held in Hanoi on June 12.
Northern Vietnam highway blocked in protest against toll
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:02:00
Locals blocked a tollgate on a highway in Hoa Binh Province on Monday and Tuesday demanding that authorities should scrap the toll.
Van Don Economic Zone needs 358.2 million USD for infrastructure
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:01:00
The People’s Committee of northeastern Quang Ninh Province has released a plan to implement Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s conclusion on the development of Van Don Economic Zone (EZ) that would require more than 8.35 trillion VND (358.2 million USD) to expand its infrastructure by 2030.
Vietnam becoming safer but road safety still a major concern
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:59:00
Vietnam has climbed up a global safety index, but drowning remains a major threat in a country that has nearly 3,300 km of coastline
Vietnam AutoExpo 2019 kicks off in Hanoi
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:58:00
The 16th International Exhibition on Automobile, Transportation and Supporting Industry (Vietnam AutoExpo 2019) kicked off at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 12.
Vietnam’s culture, tourism promoted in Australia
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:56:00
The Embassy of Vietnam in Australia on June 12 hosted an event to promote Vietnam’s culture and tourism in Australia and enhance exchanges between Vietnamese women and international friends in the country.
Escape from life into a maze in central Vietnam lagoon
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:50:00
For a mainland person, a lagoon in central Vietnam is a fascinating maze where a completely different life unfolds every day.
Enterprises warned against exchange rate risks
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:48:00
Firms must consider measures on how to mitigate exchange rate risks such as forward and swap dealings in the face of the foreign exchange market undergoing sharp fluctuations, experts have noted.
Former NASA chief strives to boost US - Vietnam space cooperation
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:46:00
United States Science Envoy for Space, major general Charles Frank Bolden Jr., has joined an array of meetings with government officials, academics, students, and civil society leaders during his visit to Vietnam that concludes on June 12, aiming to promote US - Vietnam space cooperation.
An addict returns to rehab after kicking his habit
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:44:00
His drug addiction took Minh to the verge of death, but he beat it. Now he helps others do the same.
Bac Lieu struggles to protect coastal forests
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:42:00
The coastal forest area in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has declined in recent years because of climate change and improper fishing which has damaged protective mangrove trees
Mob fury: tackling social media vigilantism in Vietnam
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:33:00
Vietnamese netizens are lauded for acting on their online anger, but they are taking the law into their hands.
Vietnam creates optimal conditions for foreign investors: NA leader
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:31:00
Vietnam is willing to create favourable conditions for foreign companies, including those from the US, to invest and expand business and production in the country, said Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien.
Seminar reviews 30-year reform of Phu Yen
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:29:00
The Phu Yen People’s Committee on June 12 held a seminar on the reform and development of the south-central province in three decades since it was re-established on July 1, 1989.
Vietnamese should pay ‘goodbye fee’ when exiting country: lawmaker
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:27:00
Vietnamese should pay a ‘goodbye fee’ of $3-5 every time they leave the country, a former tourism official and now lawmaker suggests.
Government to continue facilitating US firms’ operation in Vietnam: Deputy PM
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:26:00
The Government of Vietnam will continue creating optimal conditions for US businesses, including Hanesbrands clothing company, to operate effectively in the Southeast Asian country, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung affirmed on June 12.
Vietnam pulls plug on public holiday proposal for War Invalids and Martyrs Day
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:24:00
The government has scrapped a proposal to make July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, a public holiday after lawmakers vetoed it.
Vietnam releases direct power purchase mechanism for public consultation
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:22:00
Officials from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink on June 12 participated in a public consultation to introduce the ministry’s proposal for direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism.
