Hanoi to host regional forum on sustainable transport

The 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from October 28 to 31.

PM gives greenlight to investment in Hai Phong container terminals

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved in principle the Hai Phong Port JSC's plan to invest in the construction of container terminals 3 and 4 at Lach Huyen Port, Hai Phong city.

Expo-Russia Vietnam to take place in mid-November

The third Expo-Russia Vietnam 2019 will take place from November 14-16 at the Hanoi-based National Exhibition Construction Centre, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) said at a press conference in the capital city on October 3.

Highest anti-dumping tax rate imposed on Chinese aluminium products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to officially impose the highest rate of anti-dumping duties on aluminium products originating from 16 Chinese producers.

Hanoi moving to address air pollution: authorities

Hanoi is promptly taking actions to improve air quality which has been assessed as very low for the past two weeks, according to municipal authorities.

Top legislator visits construction site of Lao NA House, Vientiane province

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on September 29 made a field trip to the construction site of the Lao NA House, a gift of the Vietnamese Party, State and people to Laos, as part of her visit to the neighbouring country.

Toko Electrical Construction Company opens office in Hanoi, Vietnam

Japanese electrical work contractor Toko Electrical Construction Co. held an inauguration ceremony on September 13 of Hanoi Office in Vietnam.

Work starts on North-South Expressway's Cam Lo – La Son section

A ceremony was held on September 16 in Cam Hieu commune, Cam Lo district of the central province of Quang Tri to launch the construction of Cam Lo-La Son section on the major North-South Expressway.

TP.HCM kiến nghị tiếp tục làm Dự án Thủ Thiêm Eco Smart City

Văn phòng UBND TP.HCM vừa xác nhận, Phó chủ tịch UBND TP.HCM Võ Văn Hoan đã đồng ý sẽ kiến nghị Thủ tướng xem xét cho phép Tập đoàn Lotte tiếp tục thực hiện dự án Thủ Thiêm Eco Smart City tại Khu đô thị mới Thủ Thiêm.

JFE lecture series for development of steel structure engineers in NUCE

On September 12, the opening ceremony of the lecture program 'JFE lecture series for development of steel structure engineers in NUCE' was held at the National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE).

Public will have say on locations of BOT toll stations: draft cicular

The Ministry of Transport is working on a new draft circular which stipulates that the public will have a say on whether the locations of toll stations on Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) roads are appropriate.

Hanoi Gift Show 2019 to feature craft-making performance

A zone for craft-making performance will be arranged at the Hanoi Gift Show 2019, scheduled for October 17 – 20, according to Hoang Minh Lam from the Hanoi Industrial Promotion and Development Consultancy Centre.

Work starts on Bamboo Airways aviation training centre

Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of real estate developer FLC Group, began construction of an aviation training centre in the central province of Binh Dinh on July 28.

Road No 9 Singing Festival wraps up in central Quang Tri province

Close to 700 artists from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia were brought together at the Road No 9 Singing Festival which closed in the central province of Quang Tri on July 25.

Labour deputy minister presents gifts to war invalids

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep visited the Lang Giang war-invalids nursing home in the northern province of Bac Giang on July 22, as well as presented gifts and 10 million VND (430 USD) to the invalids on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

Employers and unions need to tackle workplace safety

Recognising the importance of workplace safety, more and more businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have begun to invest in modern equipment and increased budgets for labour safety programmes.

Japan's new labour visa policy to benefit Vietnamese workers

Vietnam expects to send more workers to Japan and the workers could earn more in the country thanks to Japan's new policy on specified skills visa.

Quang Ngai urges completion of waste treatment plant

The People's Committee of central Quang Ngai province has asked the North Investment and Development Construction JSC to complete the building of the Nghia Ky waste treatment plant and put it into operation before September 30.

Thailand eyes to be hub of trans-ASEAN railway network

The Thai government is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a rail network linking Thailand to other countries in the region, like Singapore and China.

Báo cáo tình hình hợp tác song phương Việt Nam – Nhật Bản

Phúc đáp văn bản của Bộ Ngoại giao, Bộ Xây dựng vừa có văn bản báo cáo tình hình hợp tác song phương Việt Nam – Nhật Bản.

Vietnam facilitates Korean investments: Deputy PM

The Vietnamese Government will work to remove bottlenecks and create the best conditions for enterprises from the Republic of Korea to operate in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue stressed on June 19.

SK Group announces 30 mln USD investment for Vietnam's innovation centre

SK Group, the third largest conglomerate in the Republic of Korea, on June 9 announced its plan to fund 30 million USD for Vietnam's National Innovation Centre (NIC).

Indian company commissions solar plant in Vietnam

India's solar PV module manufacturer Waaree Energies announced on June 4 that it has officially put into operation a 50MW ground-mounted solar plant in Vietnam.

Vỡ đập thủy điện ở Lào: Chạy đua với thời gian để cứu người còn sống

Lực lượng cứu hộ đang chạy đua với lũ để tìm cứu những người còn sống sót sau khi một đập thủy điện ở Lào bị vỡ, nhấn chìm một số ngôi làng trong biển nước và khiến ít nhất 20 người thiệt mạng.