VIETNAM TODAY

WB funds US$155 mil to support autonomous higher education in Vietnam

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$155 million in financing to strengthen the research, teaching, and institutional capacity of three autonomous universities and improve the management of Vietnam’s higher education system.

Hanoi’s pavement crack down proves to be failure

More pavements in Hanoi are returning to their previous state in the more than two months since municipal authorities vowed to crack down on violators blocking streets.

Man in Nghe An arrested for violating State interests

The police of the central province of Nghe An on May 15 arrested Hoang Duc Binh for resisting on-duty officials and abusing democratic rights and freedom to infringe upon the interests of the State and the legitimate rights and

First Vietnamese scientists’ club in Australia debuts

A club of Vietnamese scientists living in Australia’s Queensland state made its debut recently in Brisbane city with the purpose to connect Vietnamese scientists to contribute to scientific and technological development in the homeland.

Lawmakers vote to fire deputy over pollution disaster

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee voted yesterday to remove lawmaker Võ Kim Cự, the official involved in the Formosa environmental disaster, from the 14th NA.

Shipbuilders accused of cheating fishermen

Binh Dinh authorities have criticised several shipbuilding companies for supplying poor-quality fishing vessels but then blamed the fishermen and the sea for their problems.

Policies take effect in May

From May 5, acts of delivering advertisement brochures, if causing negative impacts on social and traffic order and safety, shall be fined from VND 200,000 to VND 500,000.

Thai Binh leaders defend controversial landmark construction

Authorities of Thai Binh Province explained that a USD12.7 million project will be a highlight of the locality and also used for tourism and commercial purposes; and denied it was wastefulness.

Readers help disabled man overcome difficulties

DTiNews readers have donated over VND50m (USD2,380) to a 41-year-old man in Nghe An Province who is suffering from brain haemorrhage and a victim of Agent Orange.

President meets foreign leaders in China

President Tran Dai Quang on May 15 had separate meetings with leaders from Laos, Russia, Belarus, Chile, Italy, Argentina and Myanmar on the sidelines of of the Belt and Road Forum in China.

Vietnam hopes for more UNAIDS support in HIV/AIDS combat

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has asked for more support and sponsorship from the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in tackling HIV/AIDS.

Prime minister to meet with business community

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will have a meeting with the Vietnamese business community, including 1,500 representatives of the private sector, on May 17.

Vietnam welcomes initiatives on regional economic linkages

Vietnam welcomes initiatives on regional economic linkages and connectivity, including the “Belt and Road”, and stands ready to work with relevant countries to study, develop and deploy projects that benefit all parties.

Hoi An coconut grove partially destroyed by tourism services

Bay Mau coconut grove, a popular tourism spot, in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An Town has suffered through tourist development.

Can Tho’s new air route subsidy plan stirs controversy

Authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho have offered to assist airlines in recouping potential losses from future flight routes to the city. However, the proposal has drawn the public and expert opposition.

Asia-Pacific expected to contribute 70% of global GDP by 2050

As a powerhouse of new technologies, skilled workforce and burgeoning middle class, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to contribute 70 percent of the global GDP by 2050 and now 10 out of the 20 largest economies are from the

80 Vietnamese finance experts and lecturers receive IFRS certificates from ICAEW

On May 15 and 16, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales awarded the first international financial reporting standards certificates in Vietnam to nearly 80 financial experts and university lecturers in Vietnam.

17 hospitalised in Danang food-poisoning incident

17 tourists were rushed to hospital with food poisoning after eating chicken and rice at a restaurant in Danang City.

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem graduates from Webster University

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem has graduated from Webster University in the US with two bachelor degrees of Science, Finance and Arts, Management.

Lac Hong University tops Robocon Vietnam 2017

The Lac Hong University’s LH - Lightning team successfully overcame 31 other competitors to become winner at the Robocon Vietnam 2017 final, which took place in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

2347 234823492350 2351