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Mekong-Japan Summit called for cooperation strengthening and conectivity increasing

08:15 | 14/11/2020

Strengthening cooperation and increasing connectivity were among the decisions taken at the 12th Mekong-Japan Summit held online on November 13, under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide, reported VNA.

Vietnamese government approves the first phase construction of Long Thanh International Airport

11:07 | 13/11/2020

The Vietnamese government has approved the first phase construction of Long Thanh International Airport with the cost of US$ 4,664 billion.

Training in the use of Vietnam-Cambodia border topographic maps for 22 agencies

08:20 | 13/11/2020

Representatives of 22 agencies were presented with Vietnam-Cambodia border topographic maps with a scale of 1:25,000, accompanied by digital versions, and training on their use in performing border-related tasks.

Heartbeat Vietnam funds heart operations for 8,000 children

08:10 | 13/11/2020

After 14 years, Heartbeat Vietnam, VinaCapital Foundation’s health care programme, has reached a remarkable milestone - saving 8,000 children with congenital heart defects from across Vietnam.

World’s first air "travel bubble" to be launched between Singapore and Hong Kong starting Nov.22

08:04 | 13/11/2020

“Travel bubble” flights between Singapore and Hong Kong will be officially conducted starting November 22 with one flight per day into each location carrying maximum of 200 passengers.

Vietnam accuses Netflix, Apple for lack of tax payments

07:52 | 13/11/2020

Vietnam’s information minister on Tuesday accused foreign streaming companies like Netflix and Apple of skirting their tax responsibilities, saying it would create unfair competition for domestic firms.

PM Suga to convey Japan's willingness to help ASEAN cut emissions

08:30 | 12/11/2020

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide will convey Japan’s willingness to provide assistance to ASEAN member countries to cut their emissions at the ASEAN-Japan Summit.

Third ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition ongoing in Hanoi

16:08 | 09/11/2020

The third ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition is taking place in Hanoi, featuring a total of 117 artworks by artists from ASEAN member countries.

HCMC listed as world’s 10 cheapest cities for expats

14:50 | 09/11/2020

Ho Chi Minh City is listed among the world’s top 10 cities with the cheapest living-cost for foreigners by the prestigious Business Insider.

First self-made real 4D digital map platform debuted in Vietnam

14:32 | 09/11/2020

Map4D, known as the first Vietnamese 4D digital map, was launched at a ceremony hosted by The Ministry of Information and Communications. The app is to support the country's digital transformation and digitalization of smart city infrastructure.

Mapping risk of UXO at A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province

10:20 | 09/11/2020

Following over a year's work, the project has completed 17 Technical Survey (TS) tasks, with over 9 million square meters surveyed, resulted in 10 Confirmed Hazardous Areas (CHAs), and over 16 million square meters defined as CHA.

World breaking news today (November 9): Japan emperor's brother proclaimed 1st in line to throne

09:15 | 09/11/2020

World breaking news today (November 9): Japan emperor's brother proclaimed 1st in line to throne. Meanwhile, UK blocks travel from Denmark over COVID-19 fears, over 800 held in Belarus as opposition reaches out to Biden and gold prices also make headlines today.