Vietnamese PM meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo ahead of ASEAN summit Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday paid a visit to Indonesian President Joko Widodo as he was visiting the country ahead of the highly-anticipated ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday.

Gymnast Thành qualifies for Tokyo Olympics The gymnast was informed about his qualification on Thursday night.

Sacombank targets 20 per cent increase in profits in 2021

Saigon Thương Tín Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) targets profit before tax of VNĐ4 trillion (US$173.2 million) this year, an increase of 20 per cent from 2020, and a non-performing loans ratio of under 2 per cent.

PM Phạm Minh Chính arrives in Indonesia for ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and the high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam arrived at Jakarta capital of Indonesia at midday on Friday to attend the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting at the invitation of the Chair of ASEAN in 2021, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.

HDBank Q1 profit tops $91 million, on course to achieve year’s targets

The Hồ Chí Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – ticker symbol: HDB) has released its financial statement for the first quarter of the year, which shows pre-tax profit rose by 68 per cent year-on-year to over VNĐ2.1 trillion (US$91.05 million).

Sun World Fansipan Legend celebrates the 5th anniversary of the cable car to the top of Fansipan

On the morning of April 21st, Sun Group held the 5th anniversary of the inauguration of the Fansipan cable car and Sun World Fansipan Legend at the "the world's leading symbol hotel" Hotel De La Coupole - MGallery

Foreign ministers discuss Việt Nam-Ethiopia relations Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn on Thursday had a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen to discuss bilateral ties and co-ordination at multilateral forums on the occasion of the two nations marking the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

Việt Nam backs initiatives to promote Middle East peace process: ambassador

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed Việt Nam’s strong support for all efforts and initiatives that can help promote the Middle East peace process.

Contest to find new circus talents kicks off A contest to explore circus talents nationwide is being organised at the Vietnam National Circus Theatre in Hà Nội.

Common sense finally prevailed – for now at least

I never thought I’d find myself in total agreement with former Manchester United defender and all-round Liverpool hater Gary Neville, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prince William and always-annoying TV presenter James Corden.