VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam to work with TPP members on future orientations

Vietnam will work with member-states of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to reach a consensus on future orientations for the deal, Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Le Thi Thu Hang,said at a press conference in Hanoi.

Dust storm blows across north China, flights cancelled

A major dust storm engulfed northern China and Beijing on Thursday, prompting authorities to cancel dozens of flights and urge children and the elderly to stay indoors.

Victory of Great Patriotic War marked in Hanoi

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 4 to mark the 72nd anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945-2017).

Hanoi suffers increasingly harmful air quality

The number of days with harmful air quality in Hanoi increased in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period of last year, according to a study conducted by the Hanoi-based Green Innovation and Development Centre.

Expensive medicines expire because of cumbersome procedures

The Vietnam Drug Administration has asked the HCM City Department of Health to report on a case in which 20,000 tablets for leukaemia treatment expired because of cumbersome procedures.

Social networks most popular for mobile internet users

More Vietnamese mobile internet users access social networks daily than any other activity with their device, reported Appota in its report on the Vietnamese mobile market in the first months of 2017.

Phu Quoc to be ‘smart city’ by 2020

The Kien Giang Province People’s Committee has approved making Phu Quoc a smart city by 2020.

Vietnam Motorcycle Show 2017 opens in HCM City

Ten motorcycle brands in Vietnam including Honda, Piaggio, Suzuki, SYM, and Yamaha are participating at the Vietnam Motorcycle Show 2017, the largest of its kind held in the country.

Kien Giang: WB-funded project helps change old farming practices

A World Bank-funded project has improved capacity of agricultural cooperatives in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and helped change the farming practices of local farmers.

Trump on Middle East peace: 'We will get it done'

President Donald Trump confidently predicted that a lasting Middle East peace agreement was within grasp on Wednesday (May 3), as he hosted Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas at the White House.

Old mother helpless against her children's illnesses

An elderly poor mother in Vinh Long Province is calling for financial support to help treat her two ill daughters.

How the law treats residents and officials differently

Despite breaking the law by allowing the destruction of 116 hectares of forest in Phu Yen Province, the local authorities have only described their violations as ‘careless’.

South Koreans begin early voting to replace ousted Park

South Koreans began early voting Thursday in the election to replace ousted President Park Geun-hye.

HCM City thirsty for skilled tourism labourers

Despite being dubbed the leading economic sector of HCM City, the city’s tourism sector is struggling with a lack of qualified human resources.

Staff liable for compensation payouts in miscarriage of justice

The Ministry of Finance has just proposed that the People's Supreme Court ask those involved in the miscarriage of justice that saw Huynh Van Nen convicted to pay out compensation for their wrongdoings.

Cool weather likely to hit the north thrice in May

Cool weather is likely to hit northern Vietnam thrice in the first half of May, only able to cause heavy rain, according to National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecast.

Malaysia arrests 6 Islamic State suspects

Malaysian counter-terrorism officials arrested six suspects between Mar 24 and Apr 25, 2017 for alleged involvement in activities linked to the Islamic State militant group, authorities said on Wednesday (May 3).

Smart parking confuses Hanoi drivers

Many drivers have been left puzzled when using smart parking service in Hanoi which has been piloted since May 1.

General Department of Fisheries opposes Chinese fishing ban

The General Department of Fisheries said it rejected a Chinese fishing ban in the East Sea and would continue supporting local fishermen.

Vietnam welcomes over one million foreign arrivals in April

April was the fourth consecutive month when Vietnam received more than one million foreign visitors, up 6.5% over the previous month, according to the General Statistics Office.

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