Hanoi: More than 500,000 people receive free screenings for colorectal cancer
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:23:00
More than 500,000 people in Hanoi have received free screenings for bowel and gastrointestinal cancer since March 2017, according to the municipal Health Department.
Hanoi photo exhibition celebrates Vietnam insect diversity
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:00:00
An exhibition of pictures of 38 insect species found in Vietnam taken by Saulo Bambi and Vu Van Lien has opened in Hanoi.
Japanese diplomat confident Vietnam will be elected to UNSC
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:57:00
On the threshold of the election of five countries as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council slated for June 7, a Japanese high-ranking diplomat has expressed his belief that Vietnam will have a high chance to win the election.
Mekong Delta takes action to prevent drowning incidents
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:51:00
The Mekong Delta has the highest rate of drowning in the country, particularly in Dong Thap province, where the number of deaths due to drowning is 10 times higher compared to that of dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease combined.
Foreign students seek medical experience in Vietnam
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:49:00
More foreign students and doctors are coming to study at Vietnamese hospitals in a development that benefits both sides.
Rush hour ban for taxis on several Hanoi streets
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:47:00
The Hanoi Transport Department has published a list featuring 11 streets which are to be prohibited for taxis during rush hours in the capital city.
Vietnam estimates $154 million loss from African swine fever
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:45:00
The African swine fever epidemic, which has claimed the lives of over 2.2 million pigs, has cost Vietnam VND3.6 trillion ($154 million).
Vietnamese SMEs shown how to enter the global supply chain
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:42:00
Vietnam is among the top countries attracting foreign direct investment in the Asia-Pacific region, but the rate of domestic small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participating in the value chains of foreign-invested companies is rather low, according to the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City
Finance firms dominate Forbes' Vietnam top 50 list
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:40:00
Forbes Vietnam’s list of 50 best listed companies has 10 firms in banking, finance, securities and insurance.
Minister responds to drug, sex abuse, traffic crime questions
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:36:00
Fighting against drug crimes was among issues raised by deputies during a question-and-answer session with Minister of Public Security To Lam at the ongoing seventh session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on June 4.
Special policy needed for new urban areas, residential complexes
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:32:00
Property experts have urged Ho Chi Minh City to issue a special policy on new urban residential complexes to prevent the rampant and unsustainable development of residential projects
Cassava exports plummet during five-month period
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:53:00
Vietnam’s exports of cassava and cassava-based products suffered a remarkable drop during the first five months of the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Public security minister first to field questions by NA deputies
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:51:00
Minister of Public Security To Lam is the first to field queries at the National Assembly’s question-and-answer (Q&A) session that begins in Hanoi on June 4.
Education startup Kyna makes it to Google Demo Day Asia finals
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:49:00
Vietnamese online-education company Kyna has been chosen by Google for the final round of its 2019 Demo Day Asia.
Vietnam-made wooden furniture products now favored by locals
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:46:00
Many Vietnam-made products, after being exported to other countries, have been re-imported to Vietnam and sold at prices much higher than the initial prices.
Ambassador: Vietnam could be optimistic about UNSC non-permanent seat
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:43:00
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) for 2014-2018, has said there are reasons for Vietnam to be optimistic about its run for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure.
$200 mln deal to develop resort complex on Tuan Chau Island
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:41:00
Construction company Coteccons and real estate developer Tuan Chau Group will build a multimillion-dollar resort complex on Tuan Chau Island.
Vietnam Airlines to launch Da Nang-Busan direct route
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:39:00
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on June 3 that it will open a direct air route between the central City of Da Nang and Busan city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 20
