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Phat Diem Cathedral

Built by Reverend Peter Tran Luc, Phat Diem Cathedral is on a vast swathe of land covering 22 hectares in Kim Son District, Ninh Binh Province.

Bamboo against plastic

The story of Bong, the bamboo fish built to protect Danang’s beach from plastic waste.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 27/5

Vietnam Wind Power Conference set for Hanoi

 

Cu Lao Cham – pioneer in environmental protection

While some other islands are only facing severe waste problems. However, Cu Lao Cham has come up with a solution in banning all non-biodegradable waste on the island for 10 years.

 

Dam Sen Park offers evening leisure activities

Dam Sen Cultural Park operated by Saigontourist Holding Company has organized the “Dam Sen By Night” program from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every evening since April 27.

 

Vietnam tightens control over Chinese goods bearing made-in-Vietnam labels

Management authorities are stepping up preventive measures to stop trade fraud and tax evasion related to Chinese commodities that illegally carry made-in-Vietnam labels due to escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.

 

Eximbank appoints new chairman

Vietnam Export Import Bank (Eximbank) on May 22 announced it had replaced Le Minh Quoc as chairman of the board with Cao Xuan Ninh for the 2015-2020 tenure.

 

Mobile Money to boost noncash payments in Vietnam: minister

Mobile Money, once being put into pilot service in Vietnam, will be an effective solution for promoting noncash payments, stated Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung.

 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on May 27 – June 1

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese students in RoK intensify scientific research

The Vietnamese Students’ Association in Korea (VSAK) held the sixth annual conference of Vietnamese young scientists in Seoul on May 26.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc starts official visit to Sweden

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Stockholm on May 26, starting their official visit to Sweden at the invitation of Prime Minister Stefan Lofven.

 

Fairness for private sector

Enterprises in Vietnam’s private economic sector have not received land and taxation incentives while they are restrained by institutional regulations, policies and thousands of procedures and formalities.

 

Exhibition on Doan Ngo festival opens in Hanoi

An exhibition on the history of the Doan Ngo festival from past to present kicked off at the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre, in Hanoi, on May 24.

MWG's online, grocery and electronics grow strongly in 4M

Latest report from retailer notes substantial growth in nearly all categories and indicators in first four months.

Rare primates in Da Nang face serious difficulties

The red-shanked douc largur is considered a rare primate and is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book.

V.League: Joao Paulo’s double quenches Viettel’s thirst for victory

Two goals scored by Joao Paulo fired newly promoted Viettel to a long-awaited 2-0 triumph against Hai Phong FC on May 24, thus putting an end to their three-game winless run in Vietnam’s top-tier football league.

 

Cheo stage of rustic artists

Vietnam’s northern region is the cradle of several genres of traditional theaters including Cheo or traditional theater.

Startups need to make a name for themselves

Vietnamese startups need to pay attention to their branding strategy if the aim is to "go global".

Hanoi seeks cooperation chances with Norway in urban development

Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung has had a working session with the Innovation Norway and seven other leading groups and organisations of Norway, seeking cooperation chances with them in urban development and management.

 

Land use, management in urban areas to heat up NA debate

Legislators will deliberate the implementation of policies and laws on land planning, use and management in urban areas since the Land Law 2013 took effect until 2018 on May 27 during the seventh session of the 14th National Assembly.