
Car rental market in Vietnam is growing
Sat, 11 May 2019 20:10:00
Vietnam’s car rental market has posted fast growth over the past years and would evolve in similar pace in the near future following the higher per capita income.

Government orders investigation into destruction of pine forest
Sat, 11 May 2019 20:07:00
Authorities in Lam Dong Province have started an investigation into the methodical destruction of almost 4,000 pine trees.

NS BlueScope Vietnam focuses on innovation and sustainability in CPTPP
Sat, 11 May 2019 20:02:00
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is knocking at the doors of every business including the country’s private sector.

NA leader elated at growing Vietnam-India ties
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:59:00
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed her elation at the growing relations between Vietnam and India over the past time, especially after both nations’ leaders consented to upgrade bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.

Dogs maul boy to death, owner faces manslaughter charges
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:56:00
A woman in the northern province of Hung Yen whose dogs fatally attacked a 7-year-old boy last month could face charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Ca Mau eyes growth with special focus on shrimp production
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:53:00
The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau is expanding all its efficient agriculture, fishery and forestry models.

HCM City, Shanghai look to further cooperation
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:51:00
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem hosted a reception on May 10 for visiting Deputy Mayor of China’s Shanghai city Peng Chenglei.

Indonesian director calls for LGBT+ debate after film ban
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:44:00
An Indonesian director who received death threats over his latest film warned against a return to authoritarianism on Friday, calling for more debate on LGBT+ issues.

Peppercorn exports: volume up, value down
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:42:00
Vietnam exported 32,000 tonnes of peppercorn worth 80 million USD in April 2019, up 19.3 percent in volume but down 6.4 percent in value compared to the same month last year.

Vietnam, EU work to enhance comprehensive partnership and cooperation
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:38:00
The first meeting of the European Union-Vietnam Joint Committee for the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (PCA) took place in Hanoi on May 10.

Trump orders tariff hike on remaining Chinese imports
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:34:00
U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up the heat on Friday in a trade battle with China, ordering a tariff hike on almost all remaining imports from the world's second-biggest economy.

Czech Republic looks to introduce ceramic products to Vietnam
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:31:00
The Czech Republic wants to introduce its traditional ceramic products to Asian countries, including Vietnam, said Director General of Cesky Porcelan Vladimir Feix.

Forum discusses peace on Korean Peninsula, RoK-Mekong cooperation
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:30:00
Peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and cooperation between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and five nations in the Mekong sub-region - Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam – were high on the agenda of the RoK-Mekong Peace Forum in Hanoi on May 10.

70 countries urge North Korea to scrap nuclear, ballistic weapons
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:28:00
Seventy countries urged North Korea on Friday to scrap its nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles and related programs, decrying the "undiminished threat" posed to world peace.

HCM City’s retail, services sales up 14.4 percent
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:25:00
The retail sales and service revenue in Ho Chi Minh City reached more than 94.91 trillion VND (4.07 billion USD) in April, up 2.3 percent from the previous month and 14.4 percent from the same time last year, boosted by strong promotional campaigns by shopping malls and supermarkets during national holidays.

Nepali people’s sentiments towards President Ho Chi Minh highlighted
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:22:00
Prime Minister of Nepal K P Sharma Oli talked about Nepali people’s sentiments towards President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnamese people while visiting the Hanoi-based Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics on May 10.

Hanoi alley eatery serves Swedish royalty
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:19:00
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree got an authentic Vietnamese street eating experience in Hanoi this week.

Seafood processing companies lacks skilled labourers
Sat, 11 May 2019 19:17:00
Seafood processing enterprises in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are facing a serious shortage of skilled labourers, affecting their production and exports.