Vietnam police bust $170-million online gambling ring
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:33:00
Police in the central province of Thanh Hoa have arrested nine people for allegedly operating online gambling operations
66 million USD invested in Dak Lak hi-tech agricultural park complex
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:30:00
The Dak Lak People’s Committee and Hung Nhon Group from southern Binh Phuoc province and De Heus Group from the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Buon Ma Thuot city on May 28 on the construction of a hi-tech agricultural park complex in the Central Highland province
Vietnam’s joining in ILO convention, amended labour code to be deliberated
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:28:00
Legislators will spend the entire afternoon of May 29 to discuss in groups about Vietnam’s joining the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Convention 98 on the application of principles of the right to organise and bargain collectively; and the draft revised Labour Code.
French navy frigate visits HCMC
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:24:00
A French naval frigate docked at Saigon’s Hiep Phuoc Port on Tuesday, the first of its class to visit Vietnam.
Vietnam advised to stimulate domestic consumption
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:21:00
The escalating US-China trade war has affected many other countries, including Vietnam, said Prof. Liu Ying of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies under the Renmin University of China.
Bill on public investment under hot debate at National Assembly on May 28
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:17:00
The draft revised law on public investment was at the focus of attention at the National Assembly during the morning of May 28, the 7th working day of the NA’s 7th session.
Hanoi observation deck among world’s best vantage points
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:13:00
The Guardian has listed a Hanoi observation deck as offering one of the world’s 10 best aerial city views.
Hanoi eyes new wholesale markets to aid local farm produce
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:12:00
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in collaboration with Hanoi People’s Committee hosted a workshop in Hanoi on May 28 to discuss the development of the system of modern agricultural product supply centres in Vietnam during the 2018-2020 period with orientations towards 2030.
Vietnam joins international efforts on ending harassment at workplace
Wed, 29 May 2019 15:09:00
A seminar on ending violence and harassment in the workplace was held in Hanoi on May 28 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and CARE International in Vietnam.
Specialized ports hold key to Vietnam cruise tourism growth
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:56:00
Ha Long International Cruise Port could be an example of how a dedicated cruise port could give a fillip to the country's marine tourism.
MoIT goes online for administrative procedures
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:53:00
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has moved to put more public administrative services online towards a more simplified and transparent administration.
Mekong Delta needs to increase education expenditures
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:50:00
Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha has instructed authorities in 12 provinces and one city in the Mekong Delta region to increase expenditures from their local education budgets to pay for facilities and equipment.
Vietnam King's Cup squad opens comeback doors
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:48:00
23 players selected for the King’s Cup include a midfielder recovering from injuries and a striker deferring his retirement.
Internet speed affected as cable breaks
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:46:00
The Asia-Pacific Getaway (APG) Submarine cable from Vietnam to some Asian countries broke at 5.30 pm on May 27, affecting internet connections.
Baseline study focuses on corporate responsibility for human rights
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:44:00
The Vietnamese branch of the German non-profit foundation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has collaborated with the Centre for Development and Integration (CDI) to launch the baseline study on “UNGP Implementation in the Garment, Footwear, and Electronics Supply in Vietnam” in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28.
Swedish pharma firm plans $220 mln investment in Vietnam
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:41:00
Leading Swedish pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca will invest $220 million to expand its presence in the country
Health Ministry launches National Micronutrient Day 2019
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:39:00
The Ministry of Health launched the National Micronutrient Day 2019 in the central province of Thanh Hoa on May 28 with an aim to promote the physical and mental health development of children, as well as their life quality.
Lowy Institute: Viet Nam ranks 13th in Asia-Pacific on power index
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:36:00
Viet Nam’s overall power ranking in 2019 remains unchanged from 2018, according to the latest Asia Power Index released Tuesday by Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute.
