The Việt Nam Railway Corporation has proposed a total investment of VNĐ445 billion (US$18.6 million) for the upgrade of two railway stations: Sóng Thần, part of the Hà Nội – HCM City railway route, and Cao Xá, part of the Hà Nội – Hải Phòng railway route. The corporation said due to several years of … Read more
Countries ready for 43rd ASEAN Summit, related meetings Ambassador Vu Ho, head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, attended the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 3 to review preparations for the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings. The meetings are scheduled to take place from September 5-7, featuring around 20 activities. Leaders from … Read more
Total retail sales of consumer goods and services have increased 10.4% year on year to almost 3.53 quadrillion VND (149 billion USD) in the first seven months of 2023, compared to a rise of 15.7% during the same period of 2022, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO). Excluding the price factor, the seven-month sales climbed … Read more
Prof. Dr. Roswitha Budge. — Photo courtesy of Hanoi French Hospital Viet Nam News By Prof. Dr. Roswitha Budge* Regular health check-ups will give you the peace of mind to an overall healthy lifestyle and to either maintain or achieve good health. Prof. Dr. Roswitha Budge from Hanoi French Hospital offers answers to common questions … Read more