Deputy PM: VN welcomes NGOs

The Vietnamese Party and State would continue to welcome non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to work in Viet Nam with a raft of incentives, especially in priority areas for national development.

Civil servants enjoy 9 days off for Tet

Civil servants and State employees will enjoy nine days off during the Tet festival, January 28 to February 5, 2014, following approval by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Domestic violence measures fall flat

The enforcement of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control had met with difficulties due to migration and a lack of information.

Japanese artist inspired by VN landscapes

Japanese artist Toba Mika's fifth exhibition in Viet Nam includes 31 works that reflect her interest in the country since her first visit in 1994.

Regional forum discusses rising energy demand

Delegates and experts attending a leading oil and gas event of Southeast Asia yesterday called for closer cooperation to cope with opportunities and challenges concerning the rising energy demand in the region.