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Thua Thien - Hue: Reconstruction of ancient pagoda under question

The ongoing reconstruction of the central chamber of Quoc An Pagoda, which was listed among 153 buildings in need of preservation in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, is causing controversy over its building permit.

10,000 tickets sold in 15 minutes ahead of Vietnam-Thailand tie

A total of 10,000 tickets for the upcoming clash between Vietnam and Thailand in the Asian zone’s second qualifying round of the World Cup 2020 sold within 15 minutes.

 

National team set to compete in SEA women’s football tournament

Vietnam’s national women’s football team departed for Thailand on August 13 ahead of their participation in the AFF Women’s Championship 2019.

 

Thai Son Nam put best foot forward at AFC tournament

Thai Son Nam will have to do without star player Vu Duc Tung in the AFC Futsal Club Championship’s quarter-final versus Chinese Shenzhen Nanling Tielang today.

5.6 percent of Vietnamese children face risk of trafficking

About 5.6 per cent of Vietnamese children are at risk of trafficking according to results of a nationwide survey.

Hanoi-based singer releases song dedicated to capital city

Singer Le Viet Anh has released an album inspired by patriotism and motherhood to celebrate Vu Lan, a Buddhist festival dedicated for filial duty (this year it falls on August 15).

Experts oppose to private placement of start-ups

The regulation on the private placement shares of a start-up company is sparking opposing public opinions as the regulation can pose potential risks and create overlaps with other laws.

 

Yuan price reduction affects on VN industry: experts

The sudden depreciation of Chinese yuan against the US dollar brings more difficulties to Viet Nam’s yarn industry, according to Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association.

 

Investors eye land plots in underdeveloped provinces

Investor Pham Thi Trang of HCM City told Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper that she had bought 2,000sq.m of land in Long An Province's Moc Hoa District for around VND1 million (US$43.2) per sq.m.

 

Photos recall glorious historical pages

74 years ago, President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the Declaration of Independence in Hanoi, announcing the birth of Vietnam. From this historic moment, a new chapter has opened in the nation’s history.

Ca Mau seeks $60.4 m from Government to resettle households in disaster–prone areas

The Ca Mau Province People’s Committee has asked the central Government for VND1.4 trillion (US$60.4 million) to relocate families living in natural disaster-prone areas to new residential areas built in 2016-25.

More and more schools in HCM City have green space

Kids at the private Sao Viet Kindergarten in HCM City’s Hoc Mon District are happy to put vegetable seeds in styrofoam boxes and water them in the garden.

Hue folk singing to be taught at school

The Culture and Sports Department in Hue has signed an agreement to co-ordinate with the local Education and Training Department to add folk singing to the academic curriculum in schools.

BUSINESS NEWS 14/8

Online revenue suddenly plunges at MWG

Little boy wins international music prizes

For many parents, introducing their children to the piano at a young age is a chance for their children to begin to learn about music.

HCM City opens new Eastern Bus Terminal

The new Eastern Bus Terminal in District 9 will open soon following two years of construction of the first phase of the project.

Guitarists to perform at In’t Finger-Style Guitar Festival

Five international guitarists will perform at the Viet Nam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival at the Viet Nam Youth Theatre on August 17.

Safety of reservoirs called into question after plant incident

The concerning situation at Dak Kar Hydropower Plant in the central highlands province of Dak Nong has once again raised alarm on the safety of the region's many small and medium-sized hydropower plants during the rainy season, 

Oysters die en masse in Thai Binh

Massive oyster deaths in Tien Hai District, northern Thai Binh Province, in recent days have devastated local farmers.

VP Bank Hanoi Marathon 2019 to open

The International VP Bank Hanoi Marathon tournament (VHM) will open on October 20 at Ly Thai To Park, by Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi.