Vocational training in a mess

There are 1,700 vocational training schools in Vietnam which annually provide more than 1.6 million technical workers but the market is still running short of highly skilled workers.

Vietnam’s second satellite successfully launched into orbit

The VINASAT 2 satellite roared off the launch pad aboard an Ariane 5 rocket at 22.13 GMT on May 15 from Kourou (French Guyana, South America).

Mastering satellite technology no longer a dream

With the launch of the first satellite (VINASAT 1) into space on April 19, 2008, Vietnam has realised its dream of owning a telecom satellite and affirmed its sovereignty over space and ability to master the technology.

Businesses suffer losses on declining consumption

Falling consumption, high input costs of fuels and materials, and lack of capital have driven many real estate agents and building material producers out of business. Not a few businesses have to stop operating.  

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Politics

President receives delegation of former cadres

(VOV) - On May 16, State President Truong Tan Sang received a delegation of former cadres, who served late President Ho Chi Minh, to mark his 122nd birthday anniversary.

Economy

More than 90pct of seafood businesses need loans

(VOV) - Over 90 percent of seafood businesses need to get VND10-500 billion loans during the second quarter of this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors...