Asia-Pacific Roundtable Conference underway in Malaysia

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VietnamPlus English 2 week(s) ago

The 27 th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Conference with the theme “Strategising change in Asia” is being held in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia from June 3-5.

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Proposed booze ban ruffles Ho Chi Minh City feathers

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Báo Thanh Niên English 1 month(s) ago

Proposed booze ban ruffles Ho Chi Minh City feathers

$0 Traffic police want to ban all alcohol sales past 11 p.m. to cut down on drunk-driving, but most others agree such a prohibition would not solve the problem or be the slightest bit enforceable $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Local patrons enjoy an evening drink at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s many sidewalk eateries, where alcohol is nearly always available. The city is considering banning alcohol sales after 11 p.m. in a controversial plan aimed at reducing traffic...

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Amorepacific cares for eye patients in Quy Nhon

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SaigonTimes English 1 month(s) ago

South Korea-based cosmetics and beauty product firm Amorepacific donated VND2.8 billion in equipment to treat cataracts for poor patients in Quy Nhon City of the central province of Binh Dinh.

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Defence Minister attends 7th ADMM in Brunei

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VietnamPlus English 1 month(s) ago

Defence Minister attends 7th ADMM in Brunei

Minister of Naitonal Defence General Phung Quang Thanh is leading a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 7th ASEAN Defence Ministerial Meeting (ADMM-7), which is slated to take place in Brunei from May 6-8.

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VN to host 20th Asia-Pacific Space Agency Forum

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Báo điện tử CP English 4 month(s) ago

VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed with the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology’s proposal to host the 20 Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF).

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Vietnam to host 20th Asia-Pacific Space Agency Forum

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Báo Tuổi Trẻ English 4 month(s) ago

Vietnam to host 20th Asia-Pacific Space Agency Forum

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology’s proposal to host the 20 Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF).

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Ho Chi Minh City deals with unemployment

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VietnamPlus English 5 month(s) ago 1 duplicate news

The number of unemployed in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to reach 312,000 in 2013, said Le Trong Sang, Deputy Director of the HCM City Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Welfare.

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Flawed legal documents prompt call for State monitoring system

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VietNam News English 6 month(s) ago

Do Van Duong, a member of the National Assembly's Judiciary Committee, spoke to Nguoi Lao dong (Labourer) about the issuing of legal documents by some agencies.

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Medical book fair in town

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SaigonTimes English 8 month(s) ago

A foreign medical book fair runs from now until Sunday at Phuong Nam Bookstore at 2A Le Duan Boulevard in District 1.

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Vietnamese-German University disburses $180 million.

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Báo Đầu Tư English 9 month(s) ago

Vietnamese-German University disburses $180 million.

Vietnamese-German University (VGU), the first of four planned new model state universities in Vietnam, recently disbursed a $180 million loan funded by the World Bank.

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$4.5bn petro plan beats impasse

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Báo Đầu Tư English 9 month(s) ago

$4.5bn petro plan beats impasse

A solution has been found to the land rental impasse hurting a $4.5 billion petrochemical complex in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

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Seafood extravaganza at Riverside Cafe

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SaigonTimes English 9 month(s) ago

Diners can feast on a fabulous array of seafood from fresh oysters to mussels, Vietnamese snails, tiger prawns, deep sea fish and lobsters at the Riverside Cafe on the ground floor of the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. Furthermore, an international selection of appetizers, soups, gourmet dishes and irresistible desserts crafted by Executive Chef Dan await guests.

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The “secrecy” of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers

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Báo QĐND English 10 month(s) ago

The “secrecy” of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers

PANO - It was rare to have troops who used to work hard on plans how to take enemies alive rather than killing them before each battle to give them a chance to live. One Vietnamese volunteer soldier had used his body as a shield to protect a leader of other country from the enemy’s fires during a fierce battle. Furthermore, Pathet Lao soldiers did not open cannon shells to the place where enemies were hiding as it was a...

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Colorful air balloons soaring in Binh Thuan

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SaigonTimes English 10 month(s) ago

Colorful air balloons soaring in Binh Thuan

The first Vietnam International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (VIHABF) 2012 which was launched on Thursday, attracting about 17 hot-air balloons from 12 international teams and host Vietnam. Athletes will perform at a height of 100 to 200 meters and a distance of 25km. Furthermore, there are five balloons to serve tourists and local people to discover this new activity. The six-day event also has numerous activities of tourism fair, performances of paramotors, model aircraft and art kites and street festivals.

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Binh Thuan Hot Air Balloon Fiesta off ‘n running

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SaigonTimes English 10 month(s) ago

The six-day event has numerous activities, including a fair featuring 150 booths from resorts and tourist sites in Phan Thiet and performances of paramotors, model aircrafts and art kites and street festivals. The event is organized by HCMC-based Chien Thang Service Co., Ltd and has the participation of 11 local and international balloon teams. Athletes will perform at a height of 100 to 200 meters and a distance of 25km. Furthermore, there are five balloons to serve tourists and local...

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