Farmers in "occupation groups" improve incomes

A "farmer occupation group model" in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has helped farmers improve income and develop sustainable agricultural production.

Chance of a lifetime

Would the movement of the international capital flow together with the re-arrangement of the global supply chain since the start of the Sino-U.S. trade war and especially under the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic 

 

Waste management projects line up to address Vietnam’s white pollution

A community-based waste management project aiming to scale up classification and foster green investment was launched on Monday in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh.

Sports administration working to help foreign coaches return to Vietnam

The National Sports Administration is applying for permission from authorities to allow important foreign experts and coaches to return to Vietnam to work.

From retail to finance, Vietnam all set to rebound with poise

Vietnam’s early efforts to weather the COVID-19 storm have helped its economy to reopen much sooner than others, with many sectors that have suffered badly from the outbreak – from retail to finance –now recovering with poise.    

Market sells countryside specialities in HCM City centre

A market which specialises in selling rural products is held in HCM City every Sunday morning to raise funds for charitable activities.

 

Coronavirus: Hundreds of Polish infections linked to mine

A single coal mine in southern Poland accounted for 38% of all new infections on Sunday.

The uniqueness of Khan Ran martial arts

Khan ran, a traditional checkered black and white shawl familiar to southern Vietnamese, could be used as a highly effective self-defense weapon in certain situations.

Did billionaire Vuong foresee Vietnam joining Quad Plus?

Covid-19 has forced manufacturers to consider restructuring the value chain, according to Sunny Hoang Hoa from Savills HCM City. Vietnam is expected to benefit from the trend.

Prospects for those with good grip on rule of origin

The enforcement of the landmark EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement can become reality within the next few months, ushering in multiple benefits for both sides.

EuroCham welcomes ratification of EVFTA and EVIPA

EuroCham welcomes the news that the National Assembly of Vietnam has ratified the European Union–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and approved the European Union–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), 

Nation buckles up for export bumps

Though Vietnam’s exports began to recover in May, the outlook for 2020 remains in doubt as a series of its major trade partners are bogged down in difficulties affecting their internal demand for goods.

Phu Nhuan Drama Troupe restages its hit on love after social distancing

Young artists at the Phu Nhuan Drama Troupe restaged one of its popular plays over the weekend.

Coronavirus: US-China virus row flares with senator's comments

Rick Scott tells the BBC, without evidence, China is trying to "slow down" vaccine development in the West.

British man rescued after six days trapped in Bali well

Jacob Roberts broke his leg falling into a 4m-deep well while running away from a dog.

Brain surgery with robots conducted in Vietnam

Prestigious hospitals in HCM City have made a breakthrough using AI in medicine, which lays a solid foundation for HCM City to become the region’s intensive medical center.

George Floyd: Minneapolis council pledges to dismantle police department

The move comes amid protests against racism and police brutality sparked by George Floyd's death.

Trump 'drifted away' from constitution, says ex-military chief Colin Powell

Former US military chief condemns the president's threat to use the army to quell unrest in US cities.

Opportunities still exist but market will struggle to make big advance

The Vietnamese stock market may continue to maintain growth this month but momentum will be weaker than it was in May, according to brokerages.

 

Failed projects to receive no more cash: Deputy PM

The State will not pump more money into 12 failing mega-projects under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), said Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh in a recent meeting with high-ranking officials in Hanoi.

 

Deteriorated Hanoi apartment buildings threaten hundreds of people

Hundreds of people are at risk living in deteriorated apartment buildings in Hanoi.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia June 8

Vietnam confirms two new imported COVID-19 cases, total hits 331

Expert on Mother Goddesses passes away

Historian and folk culture expert Ngo Duc Thinh who carried out valuable research on Mother Goddesses worship and folk culture died on Saturday at the age of 76.

 

NA ratifies Vietnam’s membership of ILO convention against forced labour

The 14th National Asembly (NA) adopted a resolution ratifying Vietnam’s membership of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, with 94.82 percent of votes during the ongoing ninth sitting on June 8.

Hanoi ranked world's most polluted city on Sunday

Hanoi became the world’s most polluted city according to a ranking by IQ AirVisual on Sunday.