Trần Bắc Hà, former chairman of Việt Nam Bank for Investment and Development’s (BIDV) board of directors had yet to appear in court for the trial on Jan 16 of Phạm Công Danh, ex-chairman of Việt Nam Construction Bank’s (VNCB) board of directors, who has been charged with “deliberately violating State regulations on economic management causing severe consequences”.

Last year, inspectors detected economic violations involving more than VNĐ67.7 trillion (US$3 billion) and a total of 192 individuals. They are all under police investigation for alleged wrongdoings.

The retirement age in Việt Nam, currently 60 for men and 55 for women, may be gradually raised to 62 and 60, respectively, beginning in January 2021, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) proposed.

The central city’s transport department and South Korea’s Seoul Metro corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in urban railway development and public traffic research at a ceremony yesterday.

At the corner of Bạch Mai Hospital’s lobby in Hà Nội, relatives of patients shiver with every gust of wind, even under their thick blankets. The recent chill is making their time as hospital visitors even more difficult.

A minimally invasive technique called Tateru Shiraishi cervical laminoplasty is the best choice for treating patients with cervical myelopathy as it reduces the need for long postoperative care, according to doctors

More universities in Việt Nam should open programmes to foreign students as demand for study-abroad courses has increased, according to education experts.

President Trần Đại Quang highlighted the huge potential for Việt Nam-Japan cooperation across all fields, noting that the extensive strategic partnership between the two nations is flourishing.

Deputy Minister of Construction Lê Quang Hùng said 2017 has been a breakthrough year for the construction industry as it has met or surpassed almost all development targets.