Hanoi leaders convey Christmas greetings to local Catholics

Politburo member and Secretary of Hanoi's Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai and Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung have extended Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followers in the capital city.

Military Central Hospital 108 honoured with heroic title

The 'Hero of the People's Armed Forces' title was bestowed upon the Hanoi-based Military Central Hospital 108, one of the five special nationwide hospitals, for a second time on December 17.

Chu Lai EZ, from arid to fertile land for industrial projects: PM

From a barren and arid land, the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone in the central province of Quang Nam has made itself a fertile area for industrial development, according to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Binh Phuoc runs trade surplus of nearly 1 bln USD in 2018

The southern province of Binh Phuoc ran a trade surplus of nearly 1 billion USD this year, according to its economic growth report 2018.

Vietjet Air launches first direct HCM City-Osaka flight

Budget carrier Vietjet Air launched daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka on December 14, making it the airline's second direct air route connecting Vietnam and the Japanese city, after Hanoi-Osaka route.

Power corporation to record over 12 percent growth in 2018

The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) is projected to enjoy a 12.14 percent production growth in 2018 with 64.3 billion kWh of electricity, according to a report delivered at the firm's customers' meeting in Hanoi on December 11.

Japan provides grants to local development projects in Vietnam

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio on December 5 announced grants from the Japanese government worth a total of 1.2 million USD to eight grassroots development projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam Business Forum discusses opportunities in changing trade

The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2018 kicked off in Hanoi on December 4, with discussions focusing on the theme of 'Sharing opportunities in the world of changing trade'.

Hai Duong gains another new-style rural district

Cam Giang district has become the third district in the northern province of Hai Duong recognised as a new-style rural area under Decision No.1595/QD-TTg recently inked by Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue, head of the Steering Committee for the National Target Programme.

Agro-forestry-fishery export picks up 9.1 percent in 11 months

The total export value of agro-forestry-fishery products from January-November expanded 9.1 percent year-on-year to reach 36.3 billion USD.

Lai Chau to host conference on tourism development in rural areas

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has approved the organisation of a national seminar on tourism development in rural areas in line with building new-style rural areas.

Can Tho to mark 15 years of becoming centrally-run city

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will hold a series of activities next year to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its becoming a centrally-run city, revealed a meeting between the municipal authorities and leaders of departments and agencies on November 21.

Responsibilities for delayed SOEs equitisation to be made clear

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked for the clarification of responsibilities of organisations and individuals in delaying the equitisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Quang Ninh to put into use three big transport projects in December

The northern border province of Quang Ninh will put into service three major transport projects in December this year, said Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Doc.

JICA helps Vietnam improve stock market's fairness, transparency

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will carry out a project to help Vietnam improve the fairness and transparency of its stock market, according to a document on the November 5 meeting between the agency and the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) discussing the project.