Vietnamese authorities probe illegal logging in world-famous national park
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:00:00
Police have launched an investigation into the illegal logging and spiriting away of dozens of rare trees in a central province national park
Seminar discusses strong employer brands
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:39:00
Enterprises increasingly appreciate the importance of human resource management and have mapped out human resource development strategies methodically, a seminar heard in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9.
Burger King gets the stick for using chopsticks in TV ad
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:38:00
Fast food chain Burger King has attracted a lot of social media criticism over a TV ad using chopsticks.
Da Nang looks to become exemplary eco-smart city in Asia
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:36:00
The central coastal city of Da Nang is making strides towards turning itself into an eco-smart urban area, a hub for startups and innovation, and one of the most liveable cities in Asia by 2045 under its smart city development project announced at a conference on April 10.
Foreign enterprises urged to expand operation in VN
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:34:00
The Government will create favorable ways for foreign investors to broaden investment and enlarge production scale in Viet Nam.
Vietnam’s tea exports edge up 15.4 percent in Q1
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:21:00
Vietnam exported 26,000 tonnes of tea in the first quarter of 2019, earning turnover of 45 million USD, up 2.1 percent in volume and 15.4 percent in value year on year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Agro Processing and Market Development Authority (AgroTrade) has announced
South Korea to open two visa offices in Vietnam to meet surging demand
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:18:00
The South Korean embassy in Hanoi has said it will open two visa processing offices in the capital and HCMC for applications of Vietnamese people.
Government asks for drastic efforts to complete yearly targets
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:15:00
The Government has asked ministries, sectors, economic groups and State-owned corporations to take drastic measures to hit targets set for 2019.
Vietnamese man arrested with tiger skin, bones on China border
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:12:00
Border guards in northern Vietnam arrested a man early on Wednesday when he was allegedly carrying tiger skin and bones into China.
Top leader hails front’s role in strengthening solidarity
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:09:00
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong on April 10 emphasised the important role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in strengthening national solidarity, building unity, and bringing the support of foreign nations into full play.
Singapore makes second huge seizure of pangolin scales bound for Vietnam
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:03:00
Singapore intercepted a second shipping container packed full of pangolin scales destined for Vietnam in less than a week.
State funeral held for general Dong Sy Nguyen
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:01:00
A state-level funeral was held at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, on April 10 for Lieut. Gen. Dong Sy Nguyen, former Politburo member, former Vice Chairman of the Ministers’ Council and former Commander of Truong Son Corps.
India's giant election gets underway with voting in first of seven phases
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:58:00
Indians began voting on Thursday in the first phase of a mammoth general election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi gunning for a second term.
National Assembly Standing Committee opens 33rd meeting
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:56:00
The Standing Committee of the 14th National Assembly opened its 33rd meeting in Hanoi on April 10 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
New regulations on use of foreign currencies in Viet Nam
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:54:00
The State Bank of Viet Nam recently issued Circular No. 03/2019/TT-NHNN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 32/2013/TT-NHNN guiding the implementation of regulations on restricting the use of foreign currencies across the Vietnamese territory.
Haul of fake cosmetics seized in Lang Son
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:52:00
The Market Management team of Lang Son province have worked in co-operation with police in Bac Son district to seize over 10,000 tonnes of smuggled cosmetic products, including products with signs of counterfeiting and other fake cosmetics.
North Korea's Kim says must deliver 'blow' to those imposing sanctions: KCNA
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:49:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country needs to deliver a “telling blow” to those imposing sanctions by ensuring its economy is more self-reliant
Food poisoning hospitalizes over 70 workers in Hai Duong
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:48:00
At least 50 workers from GARVIHA Co, Ltd in the northern province of Hai Duong were taken to Hai Duong General Hospital to undergo emergency treatment after exhibiting signs of food poisoning such as nausea and dizziness on the afternoon of April 10.
