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Vietnamese PM arrives in Beijing for second Belt and Road Forum

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at the Beijing Capital International Airport of China on the morning of April 25 to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which takes place from April 25-27.

 

Quang Binh welcomes UNESCO status for Bai Choi singing

A ceremony was held in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh, on April 24 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

 

Foreign automobile manufacturers intensify presence in Vietnam

There are over 40 enterprises involved in automobile assembly and production in Vietnam, with designed capacity of producing and assembling about 800,000 vehicles a year, but they are producing below the designed capacity.

World Bank warns Vietnam of ‘vulnerable’ credit-to-GDP ratio

Vietnam’s economic growth is projected to moderate to 6.6% in 2019, driven by credit tightening, slower private consumption and weaker external demand.

Ly Hoang Nam loses at Internazionali Di Tennis D'Abruzzo

Vietnam's top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was knocked out in the first round of the Internazionali Di Tennis D'Abruzzo in Italy on Tuesday.

 

Nguyen Anh Tu represents Vietnam at world table tennis champs

World No 187 Nguyen Anh Tu is the only Vietnamese still in the World Table Tennis Championships which is ongoing in Hungary.

HCM City seeks new construction materials to replace sand

HCMC plans to call for investment in new materials that could replace sand used in some construction projects in response to an increase in illegal sand mining activities, according to Tran Vinh Tuyen, the city's Vice Chairman.

 

Hydrology: Career for people with wanderlust

Lots of people may think that Hydrology is all about research, so it is not for active people. Yet, the subject, on the contrary, is perfect for those with wanderlust.

 

VN player wins tenth Asian Carom Champ

Vietnamese cueist Ma Minh Cam won the tenth Asian Carom Championship one cushion carom, which concluded at the Nguyen Du Gymnasium, HCM City on Tuesday.

 

Vietnam win golds, bronzes at Asian Weightlifting Championships

Vietnamese athletes have won three gold and two bronze medals at the ongoing 2019 Asian (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships in China.

 

Hanoi remains Vietnam's most appealing destination for foreign investment

Among 53 cities and provinces having received FDI in the first four months this year, Hanoi has attracted the largest portion of capital commitments with over US$4.47 billion, accounting for 30.6% of total investment in the period.

 

Exhibition honours local fashion makers in Hanoi

An exhibition on the fashion industry opened in Hanoi to showcase, celebrate and support local designers and makers, as well as sustainable fashion brands.

 

Uruguay, Vietnam to boost co-operation in culture and education

Uruguay and Viet Nam will boost co-operation and exchanges in culture, sport, tourism and education following agreements signed between Uruguayan and Vietnamese ministers.

 

Top culture official orders inspection of damaged painting

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has ordered agencies to inspect the preservation of a national treasure lacquer painting by painter Nguyen Gia Trí (1908-1993).

 

FVH to host intimate art talk and movie night in Hanoi this weekend

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a talk with installation artist Dang Thi Khue on Saturday at the artist’s home.

 

Three teachers arrested over exam cheating

The Ministry of Puplic Security on Wednesday launched legal proceedings against three teachers accused of involvement in an exam-cheating scandal in Hoa Binh Province, reported Phap Luat newspaper.

 

Environment workers clean up To Lich river

Environment workers have been striving everyday for cleaning up To Lich river which was once severely polluted.

 

Ha Nam celebrates Doi Son Pagoda Festival

Visitors to Doi Son commune in the northern province of Ha Nam this week will have the chance to enjoy the Long Doi Son Pagoda Festival that pays tribute to those who had made significant contributions to the country.

 

Waste company seeks help to deal with dumped fetuses

A waste treatment company in Ca Mau is seeking local authorities’ help to deal with the firm’s continual problems of discovering abandoned fetuses during the waste collection.

 

Vietnam hosts first visit by Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Minister

Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Minister Peter Tinley is visiting Vietnam from April 22-26 to develop economic ties between the two countries.