Vietnam’s State President passes away aged 62 HCMC – Incumbent State President of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang passed away in the capital city of Hanoi at 10:05 a.m. today at ...

HCMC to compensate some affected residents of Thu Thiem by end-Nov
Friday,  9/21/2018, 18:43
	HCMC – The HCMC People’s Committee has plans to compensate for damage suffered by households located ...

U.S. sanctions China for buying Russian fighter jets, missiles
Friday,  9/21/2018, 18:13
	WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday ...

Giorgi upstages defending champion Wozniacki in Tokyo
Friday,  9/21/2018, 17:40
	TOKYO (REUTERS) - Italian Camila Giorgi once again frustrated Caroline Wozniacki on a hard court as she ...

CJ Group opens animal feed plant in Binh Dinh
Friday,  9/21/2018, 16:44
	HCMC - CJ Vina Agri Company, a subsidiary of CJ Group, on September 21 held an inauguration ceremony ...

U.S. cosmetic firm looks to increase market share in Vietnam
Friday,  9/21/2018, 16:39
	HANOI – A representative of Paula’s Choice Skincare, a U.S. cosmetics firm, has expressed interest in ...

Hanoi to launch BRT e-tickets early next month
Friday,  9/21/2018, 16:33
	HCMC - Hanoi Transport and Services Corporation (Transerco) and local telecom carrier Viettel will jointly ...

Leaders of ministries, local governments responsible for egovernment systems: PM
Friday,  9/21/2018, 15:07
	HCMC – The heads of ministries and provincial-level governments are responsible for managing their own ...

Tough to promote tourism at Hai Van Quan: enterprises
Friday,  9/21/2018, 12:24
	DANANG – Cultural experts of Danang City and Quang Nam Province recently joined a meeting to discuss ...

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal
Friday,  9/21/2018, 12:07
	SALZBURG (REUTERS) - European Union leaders will push for a Brexit deal next month but warned Prime Minister ...

PM approves road linking Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expy and Sapa
Friday,  9/21/2018, 12:06
	HCMC - The Prime Minister has approved the construction of a road connecting the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway ...

Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five in Europa League
Friday,  9/21/2018, 11:44
	LONDON (REUTERS) - Olympique de Marseille were the fall guys on a hectic opening night of Europa League ...

BBGV HCMC Fun Run slated for next weekend
Friday,  9/21/2018, 10:50
	HCMC - The British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) has announced to hold the 18th BBGV HCMC Fun Run for ...

NAFTA deal not yet in sight, Canada stands firm on auto tariffs
Friday,  9/21/2018, 09:22
	WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Canada and the United States showed scant sign on Thursday of closing a deal to ...

WADA votes to reinstate RUSADA amid widespread protests
Friday,  9/21/2018, 09:18
	LONDON (REUTERS) - The ban on Russia’s anti-doping agency RUSADA was lifted by the World Anti-Doping ...

Morning Digest
Friday,  9/21/2018, 09:04
	International tourist arrivals in Vietnam are forecast to pick up 22-24% and generate revenue of US$17 ...

Higher environment tax on fuels to take effect in early 2019
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 20:31
	HCMC – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee today, September 20 passed a resolution raising ...

Behind the glee of no tuition fee
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 19:30
	It comes as good news for many parents in HCMC when the municipal government says all children at public ...

VN-Index hits 1,000 points again
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 19:26
	HCMC – The VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange rose past the 1,000-point level in the afternoon ...

Solar power volume to be insured for first time
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 19:22
	HCMC – BIDV Insurance Corporation (BIC) is partnering with SolarGATES Trading JSC, a subsidiary of HCMC-based ...

Telecom, retail sectors face far-reaching digital transformation
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 19:15
	HCMC – Several sectors, including telecommunications, retail and financial-banking, have been greatly ...

HCMC seeks to tame property prices
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 19:06
	HCMC – The HCMC government has asked the municipal police to launch an investigation to determine who ...

Smartphone export revenue surpasses US$31b in eight-month period
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 19:02
	HCMC – Revenue from exports of smartphones and their components skyrocketed in the first eight months ...

Local firms earn US$8.6b from outsourcing, assembly
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 18:34
	HCMC – Outsourcing and assembly activities for foreign companies earned local businesses US$8.6 billion ...

U.S. Open champ Osaka eases to victory on return to action in Tokyo
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:56
	TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japan’s Naomi Osaka cruised to victory in her first match since lifting the U.S. Open ...

Former Malaysian PM charged with money laundering, abuse of power
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:55
	KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - Malaysian prosecutors charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with 21 counts ...

An Giang set to approve multiple big projects
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:40
	AN GIANG - The Mekong Delta province of An Giang will present investment approval decisions to fresh ...

Continental Saigon puts on numerous promotions to celebrate 138th birthday
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:30
	HCMC - Continental Saigon, which is described as Vietnam’s oldest hotel and operated by Saigontourist ...

Floodwaters seen rising in Mekong Delta
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:30
	HCMC - Floodwaters in the Mekong Delta region are forecast to surge in the coming days, threatening major ...

Stock market briefs
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:22
	HCMC – HCMC Securities Corporation (HSC) plans to offer 86.3 million shares at a 3-for-2 ratio this year ...

K+, KCC, COV team up to reduce broadcasting copyright infringement
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:15
	HANOI – The Copyright Office of Vietnam (COV) on September 19 held a workshop on the protection of broadcasters’ ...

Ministry proposes contributing State capital to Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet expressway
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:10
	HCMC – The Transport Ministry has proposed contributing VND3.88 trillion, sourced from the State budget, ...

Escalating tariff war brings opportunities, challenges for Vietnam’s export sector
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 17:05
	HCMC – Vietnam’s export sector is facing both opportunities and challenges in the ongoing trade war between ...

Road safety ambassadors celebrate success of Safety Delivered Vietnam
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 16:42
	HCMC - Safety Delivered road safety ambassadors from six project universities in HCMC have gathered in ...

Join the Voyage of Marco Polo at The Reverie Saigon
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 16:15
	HCMC - The Royal Pavilion and R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant at The Reverie Saigon is presenting two ...

Smart city programming contest kicks off
Thursday,  9/20/2018, 16:09
	HCMC - Microsoft Vietnam, Teky Steam Academy, and the Central Council of the Ho Chi Minh Vanguard Children’s ...