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Vietnam urged to adjust support program for climate change response

Vietnam needs to adjust the Support Program to Respond to Climate Change (SP-RCC) to better suit the current situation, Dr. Michael Parsons, policy adviser of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said.

WB willing to support Vietnam in climate change response

The WB always stands ready to support Vietnam in implementing the Support Program to Respond to Climate Change, Christophe Crepin, head of social, environmental and rural development unit, East Asia and Pacific region, WB said.

 

Finland helps Vietnam with waste management

Leaders of Can Tho and a Finnish delegation led by Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto on May 10 discussed issues regarding global climate change, thus pushing ahead with bilateral cooperation plans in waste management and energy solutions.

 

NA Chairwoman welcomes Indian Vice President

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 10 for Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is also Chairman of the Rajya Sabha - the upper house of the Parliament of India.

 

Photo exhibition showcases central coastal-highlands landscapes, people

More than 200 photos highlighting the beauty of natural landscapes and people of central coastal and Central Highlands regions are being on display in Nha Trang city of Khanh Hoa province.

 

HCM City, Shanghai look to further cooperation

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.

 

Vietnam, EU work to enhance comprehensive partnership and cooperation

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.

 

Highlights of Vietnam-ASEM cooperation

Vietnam is a founding member of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and ASEM partners represents 70% of Vietnam's foreign investment inflows and 80% of the Southeast Asian country's total trade value.

V.League preview: Thanh Hoa expected to climb a mountain against Hanoi FC

Thanh Hoa FC will have a mountain to climb this weekend as they play reigning champions Hanoi FC on matchday 9 of the 2019 V.League.

 

Facebook, Google tax evasion has to stop: minister

Foreign firms like Facebook and Google dominate the digital ad market in Vietnam but pay no taxes, a minister says.

 

Events in Hanoi this weekend

The weekend calendar is packed with arts performances, live music, exhibitions and blockbuster theater shows and here are our recommendations.

Vietnam U19 team tie goalless with Thailand

Viet Nam U19 female football team failed to find the net during a goalless draw with Thailand in China yesterday.

 

Vietnam aims to turn technology into growth driver

A national strategy on developing technology firms has been announced at a recent forum organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Below are some notable opinions at the forum.

 

VN may adjust working hours of State agencies

The National Assembly will scrutinize amendments to the Labor Code at the 7th working session this year.

Lac Hong students represent Vietnam at Drivers' World Championship

Energy-efficient car team LH-EST from Lac Hong University will represent Vietnam at the Drivers’ World Championship (DWC) Grand Final 2019 in London in July.

 

HCM City aims to accelerate administrative reform

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has instructed departments, wards and districts in the city to work harder towards making strong changes in administrative reforms.

 

Vietnam, DPRK urged to further foster judicial cooperation

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has suggested that Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should tighten and consolidate judicial cooperation in the time ahead.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 11/5

Work starts on bridge connecting Hai Phong to Thai Binh

Major trends in Hanoi office leasing market in first quarter

A new trend has emerged in Hanoi’s office leasing market in the first three months of 2019 due to the declining supply in the city centre as well as the disadvantages in amenities and price.

US investors keen on Vietnam’s rapid rise

American investors are ramping up their interest in Vietnam in order to mitigate the risks of the ongoing US-China trade dispute, as well as capitalise on one of the fastest-growing economies in the ASEAN bloc.