Business
Vietnam Expo 2016 opens in Hanoi
The Vietnam Expo 2016 opened in Hanoi on April 13 with the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry..
Business
Business
Business
Nestlé Vietnam builds 70-mln-USD plant in Hung Yen
Swiss food giant Nestlé Vietnam is building a 70-million-USD factory in the northern province of Hung Yen to expand its food and beverage product chains in the northern region and the country at large
Business
Food costs skyrocket for Vietnamese people
Vietnamese people are spending three times as much money on food as they did in 2004, according to the General Statistic Office (GSO).
Business
Vietnam Expo 2016 to push stronger trade links
The 26th Vietnam Expo 2016 that aims to enhance regional and international economic connectivity will take place in Hanoi from April 13-16.
Business
Toyota Vietnam sells 5001 cars in January
Toyota Vietnam sold 5,001 cars in the first month of 2016, up 17 percent compared to the same period last year.
Business
Agro-forestry-fishery exports earn over 2 billion USD in January
Agro-forestry-fishery exports yielded 2.33 billion USD in January, an annual decrease of 3.1 percent.
Environment
MONRE hands down fines for environmental, land use violations
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental (MONRE) punished 520 companies for violating environmental laws with total fines reaching nearly 60 billion VND (2.6 million USD) in 2015.
Business
HCM City proposes new 520 million USD power plant
The HCM City Department of Planning and Investment has asked for approval from the city's People's Committee to build a waste-to-power plant using thermal plasma technology.
Culture - Sports
Culture of HCM City reflected in art
A photo exhibition of the beauty and lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City, taken by veteran photographer Phan Tam Thai, is opening at the city's Photography Association.
Society
Hau Giang spends big to ensure clean water supply for rural residents
The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang plans to allocate more than 35 billion VND (1.56 million USD) to bring clean water to local rural residents in 2016.
Culture - Sports
Art auction raises 18,000 USD
Seventeen artworks were sold for a total 18,000 USD at an auction held at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts.
Society
Lao Cai enhances agricultural product quality for tourists
The northern province of Lao Cai aims to strengthen technological application in agricultural production in a bid to ensure high-quality food and flowers for tourists.
World
Malaysian businesses to benefit from TPP
Malaysian enterprises stand to benefit greatly from the market enlargement if the country signs the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
Society
Foreign firms outpay domestic ones
Base salaries at foreign companies and Vietnamese companies show a marked difference, a survey conducted by human resources firm Mercer and its partner Talentnet Corporation has found.
Business
Domestic shares continue to rebound
Shares rose on August 26 on the two Vietnamese exchanges, prompted by an improvement in investor confidence, although shares across Asia were mixed after a fresh rate cut by the People's Bank of China
Society
Bac Lieu province expedites fishery logistics
Some 50 fishery logistics teams with over 100 vessels have been established in Bac Lieu province in addition to investments in 520 high-capacity fishing boats, promoting efficiency of fisheries sector
Society
Rain, floods leave thousands without power
The North Power Corporation under the Electricity of Vietnam said the record torrential rain and floods have affected the power supply to 27 cities and provinces nationwide.
Quang Ngai records slow poverty alleviation project pace
Implementation of the World Bank-funded Central Highlands Poverty
Reduction Project in central Quang Ngai province has moved slowly,
reviewed Le Quang Thich, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s
Committee, during a working session in Quang Ngai on July 28.
Environment
Da Nang moves to become green city
The central city of Da Nang has devised a number of concrete measures to
bring a fresh, green and unique look to the city and attract a greater
number of tourists.
Ben Tre restores ancient architectural heritage
Renovation of two old architectural buildings in the Mekong Delta
province of Ben Tre, which began in August 2013, was completed on April
24.
