Suspects arrested for contaminating Hanoi tap water

The police in Hoa Binh Province have arrested two men for dumping waste oil near the Da River Water Plant, the water source for millions of people in Hanoi.

Tram Chim National Park biodiversity threatened

The biodiversity of Tram Chim National Park in the southern province of Dong Thap is being seriously endangered due to the impacts of climate change and human activities.

Amazon Global Selling establishes specialised team in Vietnam

Amazon Global Selling has officially established a specialised team in Vietnam, facilitating international sales for Vietnamese vendors. ​

21 in high-profile corruption case prosecuted

The Supreme People's Procuracy has prosecuted 21 people involved in the high-profile corruption case relating to Phan Van Anh Vu (also known as Vu Nhom), the agency said on October 18.

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VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2019 held

 

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Vietnamese supporting industries lag far behind Thailand

 

Is the Road to Olympia TV show contributing to Vietnam’s brain drain?

Most of the winners of the Road to Olympia TV show leave for Australia and do not return to Vietnam.

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No end point in building new-style countryside: PM

 

Central kitchen model heats up in Vietnam

The increasing demand for food delivery applications has helped spread the trend of central kitchens from China, India, Japan and Indonesia to Viet Nam.

 

Vietnamese begin investing abroad to diversify portfolio

More and more Vietnamese are looking for opportunities to invest in property abroad to diversify their portfolio, according to experts.

Vietnam, Asia's new manufacturing hub

Amidst these uncertainties, Việt Nam has emerged as a prime alternative manufacturing location in Asia.

HCM City to improve legal framework as it aims to become international financial centre

A “sound economic and legal environment” that supports an open and efficient market is needed to turn HCM City into an international financial centre, experts said on Oct 18 at a two-day international economic forum.

 

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Outdated database, policies hinder sharing economy development

 

Sustainable solutions needed for swiftlet nest farms

In Bac Lieu Province, more residents are farming swiftlets for their edible bird nests, a lucrative practice that is in serious need of sustainable solutions as development continues unregulated, experts said at a recent conference in the province.

Le Quang Liem draws in seventh match at FIDE Grand Swiss

Top Vietnamese chess player Lê Quang Liêm drew in the seventh match of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2019 chess tournament in England this morning.

 

Diverse products in Hau Giang during flood season

On flood-filled fields in Hau Giang, fishing during flood season is a typical activity here.

In Vietnam, family education is being neglected

Many parents believe that schools have to take full responsibility for the maturation process of their children.

VN Agriculture Ministry reassures public that pork shortage will not occur

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ha Cong Tuan affirmed that the ministry will not allow the pork price to increase dramatically as it has in China.

Vietnamese musical "Love Boat" staged in HCM City

A Vietnamese musical, "Love Boat", will be staged at HCM City’s World of Youth Drama Stage every Satruday in October and November.

Netflix now available in Vietnamese

Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has announced that members in Vietnam can now enjoy the service in Vietnamese.

Danish films to be shown in Vietnam

Award-winning film Land of Mine will open the Danish Film Festival in Hà Nội and HCM City.

Social enterprises in Vietnam in need of an ecosystem: expert

Vietnam has witnessed the rise of companies which place social impacts over financial gains. However, The awareness of the Government and community about social enterprise remains limited.

Multi-trillion VND flow re-divides aviation market

Investors are queuing up to enter the aviation market with trillions dong worth of capital, which is expected to remap the market.

Prime Minister to attend enthronement ceremony of Japanese emperor

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito on October 22 and 23 at the invitation of the Japanese Government, the Foreign Ministry announced on October 17.

Limited car output hinders development of Vietnam's support industries

CBU (complete built unit) imports have been flooding the Vietnamese market while domestic factories have cut output, raising concerns among car part manufacturers that they may lose jobs.