Agriculture ministry shows progress in administrative reform
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:34:00
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has provided 32 level-four online public services and processed 16 administrative procedures through the national one-stop-shop mechanism
First Vietnam – Russia rectors’ forum underway in Hanoi
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:31:00
The first Vietnam – Russia rector’s forum convened in Hanoi on May 28, gathering representatives of 70 universities, including 30 from Russia.
Trade deficit exceeds US$500 million in five months
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:22:00
Viet Nam’s trade deficit in May was estimated at US$1.3 billion that led to the nation’s trade deficit over the recent five months of the year reaching US$548 million, according to the General Statistics Office.
Teenagers’ visit looks to strengthen Vietnam-Japan friendship
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:18:00
A delegation of 12 Vietnamese teenagers will visit Japan from July 3 to August 5, the fourth trip of its kind that aims to help promote friendship between the two nations.
Vietnam acquires Australia’s experience in university governance
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:09:00
A Vietnamese delegation learned about Australia’s experience in university governance and self-autonomy during their recent visit, as part of the Aus4Skills programme funded by the Australian government for the 2016-2020 period.
Bloomberg forecasts VN among ranks of top exporters to U.S.in 2019
Wed, 29 May 2019 14:06:00
Viet Nam was one of the fastest-growing sources of American imports from Asia last quarter, and could potentially overtake the U.K. as a bigger supplier to the U.S. if it keeps up that pace, according to the Bloomberg.com.
Question marks remain as foreign retailers withdraw from Vietnam
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:59:00
Capital withdrawals of foreign retailers in Vietnam have fielded a number of queries on whether the firms had sustained losses or if the local business climate lacked enough incentives.
Drawings of European characters go on show at Goethe Institut
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:57:00
The drawings that have won prizes at the “European Characters in Vietnam” competition will be displayed at the German cultural center Goethe Institut in Hanoi from May 31 to June 2.
Vietnam's low labor cost appeal waning: Fitch
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:48:00
With recent minimum wage increases, Vietnam’s low labor cost allure for foreign investors is on the decline, says a Fitch Group report.
Four Vietnamese firms named in Forbes Global 2000 list
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:46:00
Four Vietnamese firms have been named in this year’s Global 2000 list by Forbes, an annual ranking of the world’s biggest and most powerful public companies.
Hue to host week-long kite festival in June
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:43:00
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will play host to a kite festival scheduled to take place on June 8-15 as part of a range of activities to develop the local tourism industry over the course of the summer.
Vietnam exports to US rise 28 pct as China-US trade war intensifies
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:40:00
There has been a surge in Vietnam’s exports to the U.S. whose trade war with China continues without an end in sight
Nghe An prepares to welcome international culture tourism festival
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:38:00
An international culture tourism festival will kick off in Vinh City in the central province of Nghe An on July 17, with over 100 domestic and foreign businesses set to take part.
Private-sector 'green finance' needed for sustainable development
Wed, 29 May 2019 13:31:00
Given Việt Nam’s investment deficit in sustainable development projects, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that open up opportunities for private investment in sustainable development projects, banking experts said yesterday at the Sustainable Finance Forum in HCM City.
Vietnam welcomes Swedish investment: PM
Tue, 28 May 2019 19:02:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 27 pledged further favourable conditions for Swedish enterprises, including pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, to land long-term investment in Vietnam for sustainable development.
Vinhomes targets 40 percent profit increase this year
Tue, 28 May 2019 19:00:00
Vinhomes is aiming at a 40 percent increase in 2019 after tax profits by expanding to cities outside Hanoi and HCMC.
Funding capacity, asset quality of banks improves
Tue, 28 May 2019 18:57:00
The financial capacity of Vietnam’s credit institutions has solidified in recent years, with their charter capital reaching 578.9 trillion VND (24.85 billion USD) by the end of the first quarter 2019.
Tam Coc shimmers in silver and gold
Tue, 28 May 2019 18:54:00
The Tam Coc area glistens in silver and gold as rice fields ripen along both sides of Ngo Dong River in northern Vietnam.
