Stronger decentralization key to Hanoi's urban railway ambitions
With transformative policies that include amendments to the Capital Law and specific proposals for urban rail projects, Hanoi is committed to achieving its intended goals for urban rail development.
17:01, 2025/01/09
Get it right! Reporting traffic violations is never a money maker
Is it easy, right and ethical for us to make money from the faults of others? Let's find out in today's Words on the Street.
21:13, 2025/01/02
Breaking traffic rules costs you a monthly payment? Play by the rules or accept the fines
Raising fines for traffic violations is an effective step toward restoring order in major cities and enhancing public awareness of road rules.
21:15, 2024/12/30
Year-end blues: The pressure we all feel
Welcome back to Words on the Street, where we delve into the little-known stories that lie beneath the busiest corners of life.
14:05, 2014/10/22
Vietnam, US make great strides in bilateral ties
The US partial removal of its embargo against lethal weapon sales to Vietnam has showed a major step towards a "normal" relationship between the two nations.
14:47, 2014/09/15
Vietnam a priority in Russian Far East development
Russia’s “Go East” Policy is of foremost importance for strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations and the traditions of confidence, mutual assistance and respect towards each other, said Tran Duy Thi, Vietnam Consul General to Russia’s Far East region.
07:42, 2014/08/24
Contractors benefit from new bidding mechanism
There are high expectations the new bidding mechanism will make great strides in the difficult process of assessing and selecting high quality contractors.
15:25, 2014/08/22
ASEAN banks pose the biggest threat to Vietnamese banks, analysts say
Japanese banks are their biggest rivals; however, analysts have warned that once the ASEAN Economic Community begins next year, ASEAN banks, not Japanese, will be the most formidable rivals.
15:33, 2014/07/24
Victoria aspires to stronger cooperation with Vietnam
The Australian State of Victoria attaches importance to developing relations with Vietnam and its localities, primarily in economics, trade, investment and education.
14:56, 2014/07/16
Whether Vietnam should rely on ODA or not?
Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been a key source of funds, helping, Vietnam make great socio-economic strides in the comprehensive renewal process.
10:45, 2014/07/07
18 world heritage sites: Vietnam “losing” billions of dollars?
Billions of US dollars of foreign investment in projects related to the 18 World Heritage sites in Vietnam seem to be "forgotten".
14:13, 2014/06/18
NA agrees to loosen law on nationality
National Assembly members yesterday agreed that the Law on Vietnamese Nationality should be amended to allow overseas Vietnamese more flexibility in retaining their citizenship.
14:05, 2014/06/17
East Sea file: Physical features
There is growing concern about increased tension in the East Sea after China illegally placed its drilling rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone in the sea.
08:45, 2014/06/14
Conference reviews AIDS, drugs, prostitution prevention
A national teleconference was held to review the country’s prevention of AIDS, drugs and prostitution in the first half of 2014.
09:26, 2014/06/12
Int’l lawyers support VN’s stance on East Sea
Jitendra Sharma, honorable President of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) voiced support for Viet Nam’s efforts in defending its sovereignty while he was received by Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
13:50, 2014/06/11
Vietnam attends 27th ASEAN-US Dialogue
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh took part in the 27th ASEAN-US Dialogue in Yangon, Myanmar on June 10.
10:01, 2014/06/10
East Sea issue needs settled on the basis of international law: Italy's PM
Italian PM Matteo Renzi’s official visit to Viet Nam marked a new stage in the development of the two countries’ relations.
09:44, 2014/06/10
ARF spotlights East Sea issue
The Senior Officials` Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (SOM ARF) kicked off yesterday in Myanmar, dedicating a significant amount of attention to the current situation in the East Sea.
11:46, 2014/06/06
Favorable conditions created to attract more investment
Viet Nam will create all possible favorable conditions to attract more foreign investment to production, business and trade, regarding the capital source as crucial to the nation’s socio-economic development.
13:56, 2014/06/04
East Sea tensions spillover effecting global trade
Vietnam steadfastly resolves to find a non-violent and peaceful solution to the East Sea territorial dispute that is amenable to both sides, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.
15:13, 2014/04/25
Expert tells why farmers do not enjoy fruits of their labour
Vietnamese farmers are put at a disadvantage by current policies and the lack of effective oversight and competent regulators, one expert said.
15:59, 2014/04/07
Vietnam-one of Bulgaria’s important partners
Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oreshaski has highlighted Vietnam as one of his nation’s vitally important partners that plays a pivotal role as an economic bridge linking Bulgaria with other Asian nations.
07:59, 2014/03/16
Ambassador highlights substantial Vietnam-Japan ties
Vietnam and Japan will enhance the strategic partnership with a longer range vision, Vietnamese ambassador to Japan Doan Xuan Hung said in a recent interview granted to a Tokyo-based Voice of Vietnam (VOV) correspondent.
16:53, 2014/03/13
Rice exports rely too much on government policy: expert
Government policies encourage the production of low-quality rice at the expense of high-quality rice producers, affecting the country’s competitiveness, according to one expert.