poverty eradication key to sustainable development pm

Poverty eradication key to sustainable development: PM

The Party and State always consider poverty eradication a key and urgent task of sustainable development, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the annual charity programme “the entire nation joining hands for the poor” held in Hanoi on October 17.
five vietnamese resorts named among asias best

Five Vietnamese resorts named among Asia’s best

Several Vietnamese resorts have clinched spots at the Conde Nast Traveler 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, with The Anam coming in as the highest-ranking Vietnamese resort on the “Top 30 Resorts in Asia” list, closely followed by Banyan Tree Lang Co.
composer wins award for work dedicated to hanoi

Composer wins award for work dedicated to Hanoi

Hanoi -The annual Bui Xuan Phai – Love for Hanoi prizes were announced on Wednesday at the Vietnam News Agency headquarters in Hanoi.
vietnam honours clean up the world campaign

Vietnam honours Clean Up the World campaign

Ensuring the effective use and management of plastic waste has grown into a top global concern, and  is also high on the agenda of the annual global Clean Up the World campaign. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the practical actions Vietnam has implemented to realise the targets of the campaign.
vrdf 2020 making vietnams growth recovery inclusive and sustainable

VRDF 2020: Making Vietnam's growth recovery inclusive and sustainable

The annual Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) 2020 will take place on September 29 in Hanoi to discuss the means of making Vietnam's recovery from COVID-19 inclusive and sustainable.
eu welcomes decree on timber legality assurance system of vietnam

EU welcomes Decree on Timber Legality Assurance System of Vietnam

The government's Decree on the Timber Legality Assurance System of Vietnam is an important step towards the full implementation of the annex with the same title of the EU-Vietnam Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT).
vietnamese stars nominated for 100 most beautiful faces list

Vietnamese stars nominated for 100 most beautiful faces list

TC Candler, an art critic website, has published the nominations for the annual world-famous 100 most beautiful faces list of 2020, including three Vietnamese nominees.
bottas hamilton sad to see end of williams family affair

Bottas, Hamilton 'sad' to see end of Williams family affair

Valtteri Bottas and his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Frank Williams on Thursday following the announcement that he and his daughter Claire will cut all ties with their team and the sport following this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
f88 distributes 87 million worth of bonds through three rounds of issuance

F88 distributes $8.7 million worth of bonds through three rounds of issuance

F88 completed three rounds of bond issuance worth VND200 billion ($8.7 million) with the annual interest rate of 12.5 per cent.
moderna covid 19 vaccine enters final stage trial this month

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine enters final stage trial this month

The announcement came as the results from an earlier trial intended to prove the vaccine was safe and triggered antibody production were published.
kido group blasts back on local confectionery scene

Kido Group blasts back on local confectionery scene

Local manufacturers are upping the ante in Vietnam’s lucrative snack and confectionery market to gain the market share from foreign brands. 
10 missing after fishing boat capsizes off indonesia

10 missing after fishing boat capsizes off Indonesia

JAKARTA: Ten people were missing after a boat carrying 16 fishermen capsized in Indonesian waters near the Anak Krakatau volcano, officials said on Saturday (Jun 20).
dreaming beauty of lotus in ninh binh

Dreaming beauty of lotus in Ninh Binh

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Ninh Binh Binh province, creating a poetic scene in the ancient city in northern Vietnam.
tourism services reopen at destinations in central region

Tourism services reopen at destinations in central region

Tourism services at popular destinations in the ancient town of Hoi An, the central province of Quang Ngai, is set to open from June 1 after being closed for two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
pm highlights anti covid 19 efforts recovery solutions in report to legislature

PM highlights anti-COVID-19 efforts, recovery solutions in report to legislature

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 20 reported on the anti-COVID-19 work and key solutions for socio-economic recovery and development, calling for joint concerted efforts and high resolve to weather difficulties and perform tasks as best as possible.