Workshop seeks priorities for Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship term
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:55:00
Domestic and international experts and scholars gathered at a workshop in Hanoi on May 8 to discuss priorities for Vietnam when the country takes the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020
US, Japan, India and Philippines challenge Beijing with naval drills in South China Sea
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:51:00
A U.S. guided missile destroyer conducted drills with a Japanese aircraft carrier, two Indian naval ships and a Philippine patrol vessel in the waterway claimed by China.
Vietnamese naval ship joins exercise in Singapore
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:50:00
Vietnamese escort warship 016-Quang Trung on May 8 set sail from Cam Ranh port for Singapore to join military exercises as part of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+), and attend the Asia Pacific’s Flagship Maritime Defence Show 2019 (IMDEX 2019) at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore.
Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:46:00
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China “broke the deal” it had reached in trade talks with the U.S.
Vietnam, Lao commissions boost communication cooperation
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:42:00
The Vietnamese Party Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission and the Lao Party Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training will step up cooperation in the communication work in the time ahead.
Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:40:00
Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticized by rights groups, journalists and tech firms.
EU-funded programme helps improve Vietnam’s health sector
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:38:00
A budget support programme for Vietnam’s health sector funded by the European Union (EU) was reviewed in a ceremony held by the C(MoH) in Hanoi on May 8.
Vietnam carriers could launch direct flights to US as early as this year
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:37:00
Three Vietnamese airlines are preparing to launch direct flights to the U.S. possibly as early as this year.
Forum discusses how to enhance management of digital economy taxation
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:34:00
Experts gathered at a forum in Hanoi on May 8, discussing measures to enhance tax management as e-commerce is enjoying strong growth amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
A Saigon house staircase creates friendly spaces
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:24:00
The staircase in a Saigon house creates recreational, airy spaces for the family to watch the TV and see the moon.
Health sector ready for UN Day of Vesak 2019
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:22:00
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is ready for the UN Day of Vesak 2019, set to place in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 12-14.
PM visits technology development forum
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:20:00
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended and delivered a speech at the first National forum on developing Viet Nam technology companies themed “Aspiration, vision, and development orientations for a powerful Viet Nam under the action motto “Make in Viet Nam.”
Economists: exchange rate increases not a concern
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:18:00
The reference exchange rate and exchange rates of commercial banks have increased continuously in recent days, with the reference exchange rate making its record high on May 8 at 23,046 VND. However, economists said that there is nothing to worry about this situation.
Vietnamese exporters struggle to compete in Russia
Thu, 09 May 2019 18:15:00
Vietnamese exports to Russia only grew by 8 percent last year compared to 35 percent the previous year, a Russian official said.
Haiphong international terminal handles largest container line
Wed, 08 May 2019 20:08:00
The Haiphong International Container Terminal (HICT) developed by Saigon Newport Corporation has welcomed the largest container ship to date.
Vietnam Airlines to spend $3.8 billion on expanding fleet by 2025
Wed, 08 May 2019 20:05:00
National flag carrier plans to get between 50 and 75 narrow-body aircraft; says large orders will be more cost-effective.
Vietnam’s seafood promoted in Brussels expo
Wed, 08 May 2019 20:03:00
Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their products at the Brussels Seafood Expo 2019 in Belgium from May 7-9, aiming to give Vietnamese seafood a firmer foothold in the European market.
‘A joint venture with Colgate was my biggest mistake’
Wed, 08 May 2019 19:58:00
Da Lan toothpaste founder says he was duped by Colgate into a venture that annihilated his brand instead of boosting it.
