Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction marked in Việt Nam

A ceremony was held in Hà Nội on Saturday in response to the International Day for Disaster Reduction to review the impacts of natural disasters and climate change in recent years, and form plans for future co-ordination activities.

Startups advised to Identify core values, develop initiatives for social change Young entrepreneurs need to understand the core value of their product instead of focusing too much on technology as their competitive advantage, according to the Business Start-up Support Centre (BSSC).

HCM City assesses new logistics development plan

Nguyễn Ngọc Hoà, deputy director of the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade, speaks about HCM City’s development plan for the logistics industry to 2025 with a vision to 2030, which has received positive feedback. Hoa addresses a number of issues that still concern experts. 

Sacombank rolls out $1.07 million promotion to thank customers To mark Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13) and Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20), Sacombank has launched a client appreciation month from October 10 to 31 with a number of attractive incentives to individual and corporate customers.

Diversity, inclusion in businesses promote innovation, throw open niche markets: conference Embracing diversity and fostering inclusion is critical to business success in the 21st century, the Inclusive Business Forum heard in HCM City on October 11.

Young people contribute to success of rural development

Hà Nội leads the country in implementing the national programme on agriculture development and new-style rural areas.

S.Korean pianist excited about VN debut

South Korean pianist Heejin An will perform together with the Hà Nội Symphony Orchestra at the ‘Autumn Concert’ in Hà Nội on October 12.

Soft loan policy helps disadvantaged students Nearly 16,000 disadvantaged students in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Long An over the past five years have received soft loans worth a total of VNĐ420 billion (US$18 million) from the Việt Nam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP).

Việt Nam pushes up national brands

Việt Nam has set a target of having more than 1,000 products recognised as national brands between 2020 and 2030, marking an increase of 20 per cent.

Việt Nam needs to do more to combat wildlife trafficking Nearly a decade ago, Việt Nam lost its last rhino. Since then, the country has made great efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and protect biodiversity. Việt Nam News talks to ambassadors and international experts about what Việt Nam can do to put an end to the crime.