WB expert deems capital accumulation as key growth driver
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:57:00
Vietnam's economy is facing the shortage of capital and capital accumulation would therefore act as a significant growth driver for the country in the next phase of development, a World Bank economist said at a workshop held in Hanoi on June 7.
Aquatic exports fall in five-month period
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:48:00
Aquatic exports saw slight drops in both volume and value during the first five months of 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Fruit, veggie imports see 46 pct Jan-May spike
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:46:00
Vietnam imported $878 million worth of fruits and vegetables in the first five months of 2019, up 46 percent year-on-year.
Van Don airport welcomes first flight from Republic of Korea
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:44:00
The first plane from the Republic of Korea to Quang Ninh landed at Van Don International Airport on June 6 morning, bringing 181 passengers to the northern coastal province.
Inexperienced Chinese contractor responsible for Hanoi metro delays
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:42:00
The long operational delays and ballooning budget in Hanoi’s metro project have been caused by an inexperienced Chinese contractor.
Demand for solar power in Can Tho increases
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:39:00
More businesses and households in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho are installing solar panels to reduce monthly electricity costs.
Vietnam’s Quy Nhon to deploy 300 cops to safeguard weekend marathon
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:37:00
Around 300 police officers will be on duty in Quy Nhon beach town in central Vietnam this weekend to serve an international marathon run.
Joining UN peacekeeping missions affirms VN’s contributions to world peace
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:35:00
Vietnam’s participation in the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions is a humanitarian activity of great significance, affirming the country’s responsibility towards the international community
Woman arrested in northern Vietnam with drugs carried from Laos border
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:34:00
A woman who allegedly trafficked drugs from Laos border to Hanoi and northern provinces has been arrested.
Giants make inroads into Vietnam’s intermediary payment service
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:31:00
The market is open to giants with enormous financial resources to become the leaders. However, this competition itself, as well as e-commerce, is predicted to be cutthroat.
Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh joins final Q&A session
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:29:00
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh will also make clear relevant issues and answer questions raised by deputies in the final question-and-answer session at the ongoing seventh session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on June 6.
Spare the rod, spoil the child approach scar Vietnamese children
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:25:00
Vietnam’s acceptance of parents’ right to exercise disciplinary violence has swept under the carpet the trauma many children suffer.
Are Huawei’s troubles affecting Digiworld, The Gioi Di Dong, FPT Retail?
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:22:00
Analysts of VnDirect Securities believe that the ban would have big impact on the Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer, but the Vietnamese smartphone market will not be affected much.
Vietnam, Australia boost peacekeeping cooperation
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:20:00
An Australia-funded programme to share experience for officers and medical workers of the level-2 field hospital No.2 wrapped up at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) on June 5.
Bidding for North-South Expressway scheduled in August
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:18:00
Bidding for eight public-private partnership components of the North-South Expressway will be held in August, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The says.
High-quality dragon fruit varieties crucial to boosting exports
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:16:00
Vietnam should develop quality varieties and improve cultivation techniques if the country wishes to bolster shipments of dragon fruits, experts said at a seminar held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Embassy of New Zealand in Vietnam on June 5
NA Q&A session: deputies scrutinize national tourism competitiveness
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:14:00
Competitiveness of Vietnam's tourism industry and solutions to make it a key economic sector of the country was the main focus of the question-and-answer (Q&A) session with the minister of culture, sports and tourism on June 5 during the 14 National Assembly’s ongoing 7th session.
BMW importer gets 9 years in prison for smuggling cars
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:12:00
The former CEO of Euro Auto falsified documents to import BMW cars at a lower price, dodging VND6.5 billion ($278,000) in taxes.
