Education quality must improve, says PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has called on the Party, State and society to work with the education sector to improve education quality, which he described as key for the country’s development.

Wild ride

Tourists join a team-building activity at Diamond Bay Resort in the central Khánh Hòa Province. — Photo Vũ Tiến Chương

Đắk Nông battles dengue fever surge

The Central Highlands Đắk Nông Province has seen an increase in dengue fever cases since the beginning of 2016, whereas in Hà Nội, the number of cases has fallen.

Pyramid scheme firm leader arrested for fraud

Phúc Gia Bảo 868’s vice director-general was arrested yesterday for his involvement in the company’s fraudulent appropriation of VNĐ300 billion (US$13.3 million) from its customers.

Delayed project annoys residents’ life

The project consolidating the Thao River’s left bank and Lô River’s right bank in northern Phú Thọ Province is expected to be completed this year and stop plaguing locals with dust and noise.

Việt Nam workers can't make ends meet: survey

More than half the Vietnamese employees polled in a recent survey conducted by Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour said they cannot make ends meet with their wages, even with the addition of pay for extra hours and allowances.

Revised power plan: more renewable energy

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has called on ministries and agencies to closely supervise the country’s power demand to ensure national energy security and meet socio-economic development needs.

How does Brexit impact VN?

Britain’s exit from the EU should make ASEAN members think about the ramifications of the free movement of skilled workers, a senior economist has said.

Hà Nôi reforms building permit regulations

Hà Nội Municipal People’s Committee has decentralised power in granting construction permits, which is expected to help it better manage and curb violations in construction.

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