Court sector tries 279 corruption cases in 2019

The court sector tried 279 corruption cases, including serious ones such as MobiFone’s purchase of Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG) and Phan Van Anh Vu’s abuse of power to appropriate assets, in 2019.

New comic book honours Vietnam football team

Painter Phan Nguyen has portrayed coach Park, his assistant Lee Young-Jin, goalkeeper Dang Van Lam and footballers Do Hung Dung,Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Quang Hai and Luong Xuan Truong.

 

Air pollution in Hanoi is worse on days with easterly winds

The emission sources outside Hanoi make up two-thirds of PM2.5 fine dust concentrations in Hanoi, according to a survey released in October 2018 on quantifying pollution sources.

EVN, Laos’ Phongsubthavy Group sign power purchase agreements

The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and Phongsubthavy Group of Laos have signed power purchase agreements (PPA) for the 69MW Nam San 3A and 45MW Nam San 3B hydropower plant projects in Hanoi.

Hanoians still burn 23,000 honeycomb charcoal stoves each day

Hanoians still use more than 23,000 honeycomb charcoal stoves every day, Hanoi’s Sub-department of Environmental Protection said.

Saltwater intrusion to enter deeper in Mekong Delta

Saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta during the dry season, is forecast to enter local rivers 30-40km deeper than the annual average.

Reflecting reality for foreign owner ratios

A recent draft decree from the State Bank of Vietnam raised eyebrows with its contents on ownership ratios for overseas groups when it comes to payment intermediary services. 

HCM City to change way waste is classified at source

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment plans to change the way solid waste is classified at source to suit treatment technologies, its chief has said.

The new real estate mission for tech groups old and new

Proptech in Vietnam is developing and expanding on the back of strong momentum in the Vietnamese real estate market, due to its benefits in improving accuracy and speed, as well as cost savings and convenience. 

Ho Chi Minh City to axe encroaching ventures

A number of projects located on the bank of the Saigon River in the second city could face the axe from next month after an inspection by Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee found that they violated building regulations.

Vietnam, Japan agree to further enhance political trust

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Japanese FM Motegi Toshimitsu expressed their delight at the impressive development of the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership during their talks in Hanoi on January 6.

Vietnam Railways operates Hanoi-Beijing train from January

Vietnam Railways has launched the Hanoi-Beijing railway line on January 1, 2020 in a move to facilitate people’s travel demand.

Remittance soaring to benefit real estate projects?

With the market warming up at the end of last year, the number of real estate deals has also been on the rise thanks to soaring remittances.

Industry calls for national technical regulation for raw cashew

The Vietnam Cashew Association wants the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to draft national technical regulations for raw cashew nuts so that processors can ensure the quality of imported raw material.

 

Footwear, handbag sector eyes export target of $24b in 2020

The footwear and handbag industry aims to reach export revenue of US$24 billion in 2020, after hitting $22 billion last year, the industry association said.

 

Vietnamese food: Plain rice flan

Visitors usually think about Chung cake whenever they hear about Vietnam, nevertheless, Vietnam has a nother famous cake which has been associated with Vietnamese culture for many centuries - “Banh Duc” or plain rice flan.

 

Labourers get free bus tickets, presents for Tet

Hundreds of disadvantaged workers have received gifts and free bus tickets to return home for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

No more roadworks after January 10: Hanoi authorities

All construction on roads and pavements must be halted or completed by Friday to ensure traffic safety for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, Hanoi’s transportation department announced on Sunday.

Bank lending rates expected to fall in the new year

A report by securities firm SSI says deposit interest rates are likely to be cut by 0.5- 1 percentage point this year, and lending interest rates would also be cut by at least 0.5 percentage points as required by the Government.

More than $120 million to be spent on Quang Ngai wastewater treatment system

The southern central province of Quang Ngai plans to invest VND2.8 trillion (US$121.2 million) in a wastewater treatment system from 2020 to 2025.

Air pollution alarming, electric motorbike market heats up

People have been advised to restrict outdoors exercise, close windows and doors, and wear protective masks to protect themselves from PM2.5 fine dust.

Buying houses for lease to lead investment trends in 2020

While the number of ads about property sales increased by 40 percent in 2019, the number of ads about house and room leasing increased by 50 percent. The rent also increased sharply by 30-35 percent.

Fighting through her pain, Huyen sets sights on Tokyo

Following her gold medal at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines, weightlifter Vuong Thi Huyen has set her sights on the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

Bonuses encourage lecturers to do scientific research, but problems remain

Universities in Vietnam have had an increasing number of scientific articles published in prestigious international journals.

Increasing business readiness for 4.0 era

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is now bringing immense prospects to Vietnamese enterprises to conduct digital transformation and smart production.