Austria

Vietnam beefs up multifaceted cooperation with Singapore, Australia

July 06, 2023 | 15:37

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh hosted separate receptions for Singaporean Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on July 5.

Hanoi looks to strengthen cooperation with Austria

April 08, 2022 | 14:08

The capital city of Hanoi wants to strengthen cooperation with Austria in public transport, healthcare, and the environment, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Hong Son said at a meeting with Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Hans-Peter Glanzer on April 7.

Water efficiency, Austrian style

November 08, 2021 | 12:30

Austria, with its extremely high innovative potential, is one of the leading countries in green technology. Commercial counsellor at the Austrian Embassy Dietmar Schwank talked with VIR’s Quynh Chau on how Vietnam can benefit from working closely with Austria in both sustainable water management and resource efficiency.

Scandal-hit star of Austrian far-right attempts return

October 10, 2020 | 11:07

The former beacon of Austria's far-right, former vice-chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, may be under investigation for embezzling more than half a million euros, but that has not deterred his most ardent supporters.

Austria sued for coronavirus outbreaks in ski resorts

September 24, 2020 | 10:53

A consumer watchdog said Wednesday it is seeking hundreds of thousands of euros in damages from the Austrian state over coronavirus outbreaks in ski resorts suspected of spreading the deadly virus across Europe.

Austria confirms two COVID-19 cases

February 26, 2020 | 09:13

Austria has confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus, a spokeswoman for the health authority in the province of Tyrol said on Tuesday (Feb 25).

Doan Thi Kim Hong – “First Mrs World” raised charity in Austria 1

October 16, 2019 | 02:10

The visit of Doan Thi Kim Hong, who was awarded the “First Mrs World” title for her active contributions to the Mrs World Organisation, to Austria is considered an occasion to expand the "Flame of Peace" charity fund to Vietnam.

EVFTA boosts bilateral trade

August 01, 2019 | 13:00

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has been inked, and is expected to usher in immense opportunities for Vietnam to expand its trade and investment ties with EU member states. Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Schuller-Götzburg writes about how the agreement will help the country attract more investment from the EU - including from Austria - and how the deal will help boost bilateral trade.

Hamilton aims to bounce back with record sixth home win

July 12, 2019 | 08:52

Lewis Hamilton is aiming to bounce back from a rare weekend of disappointment by winning his home British Grand Prix for a record sixth time this weekend - and in front of the biggest crowd at the historic Silverstone circuit in nearly three decades.

German leaders use Austria scandal to blast own far-right

May 19, 2019 | 14:13

A scandal that brought down Austrian Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache was on Saturday (mAY 18) enlisted into European Parliament electioneering in neighbouring Germany, with top politicians warning against his far-right allies.

A Vietnamese success story in Austria

January 28, 2019 | 08:00

As one of the most famous businessmen in Austria, Ho Xuan Thai, or Thai Ho, has emerged as a Vietnamese business symbol in the European nation in the sector of restaurants, events, and nightclubs.

Five dead, two missing in snow-struck Austria

January 08, 2019 | 09:37

Three skiers and two snowshoe hikers have died as heavy snow and avalanches hit Austria, isolating several areas of the mountainous country, authorities said on Monday (Jan 7).

Linesman at Europa League clash in Austria hit on head by projectile

August 10, 2018 | 10:03

A linesman suffered a head injury when an object was thrown at him during Thursday's (Aug 9) Europa League clash between Sturm Graz of Austria and AEK Larnaca from Cyprus, the Austrian club said as it condemned the attack.

One dead, 20 injured in South Africa vintage plane crash

July 11, 2018 | 10:08

One person was killed and about 20 were injured when a vintage plane crashed on Tuesday (Jul 10) after it took off on a test flight from a small airport in the South African capital Pretoria, emergency services said.

Germany crash to Austria on Neuer's comeback

June 03, 2018 | 08:44

KLAGENFURT: Manuel Neuer looks set to go to the World Cup, but Germany's goalkeeper was unable to prevent his team crashing 2-1 to Austria on his comeback on Saturday (May 2).