Nearly two tonnes of dead fish found at Ha Tinh beach

Up to roughly two tonnes of fish have been found dead at a beach in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Pine forests in Lam Dong destroyed due to violations in forest management

Authorities in Lam Dong Province are investigating the destruction of a pine forest in the area after various violations were found in community-based forest management.

Women officers contribute to nurturing Vietnam-Cambodia ties

Over the past three decades, many Vietnamese women officers have volunteered to work in Cambodia, contributing significantly to the reconstruction and development of the country.

First-ever nude painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

Nude paintings by Indochinese painters have proved their value on international market. However in Vietnam, this topic is considered as a “sensitive” artistic mode. 

Indonesia’s anti-graft agency detains former sports minister

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on September 27 announced it had detained former Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi after questioning him for several hours related to a corruption case.

Malaysia, Indonesia sign 2-billion-USD currency swap deal

The central banks of Malaysia and Indonesia on September 27 signed a currency swap agreement, which allows the exchange of local currencies between the central banks of up to 2 billion USD.

Alice in Wonderland musical to be staged in Hanoi

PDV Production will stage a musical featuring the story about Alice in Wonderland in Hanoi on Sunday, September 29, starting 8 p.m.

 

Vietnam expected to overtake China in leather, footwear exports to U.S. market

Leather and footwear exports will reach over US$22 billion this year, as Vietnam is expected to overtake China as America’s number one supplier in these sectors.

 

Finance Ministry to tighten control of cross-border retail activities

As online commerce has boomed, agencies fear that it will be difficult to prevent banned goods, goods restricted for import and export, and origin fraud.

Thailand’s rice subsidy program may affect Vietnam: rice operators

Thailand has passed a plan to allocate its budget of 21.5 billion baht to help stabilize rice prices for Thai farmers. This subsidy program may affect rice exporters including Vietnam, according to local rice operators.

 

Two Chinese-invested firms own rights to 21 land lots in Danang

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Danang City said on September 20 that two firms with Chinese involvement own the rights to 21 coastal land lots in the central city.

Serious irregularities found in Hanoi railway project

The State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) has uncovered several financial irregularities in the 13.5-kilometer-long Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail project in Hanoi, which has faced repeated delays.

 

Payments by ewallets, ATM cards remain low in Vietnam

Online shoppers still prefer using cash on delivery (COD) instead of ewallets, credit cards or ATM cards to pay for their purchases.

 

Vietnamese infrastructure discourages foreign investors

Many foreign investors have expressed interest in the Vietnamese market but poor infrastructure and logistics have made them hesitant to do business here in the country.

 

StanChart projects Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.9% until 2021

Vietnam is believed to be an ASEAN outperformer this year, with GDP growth projected at 6.9%.

Vietnam’s rice exports to Philippines up, but farmers aren’t happy

Rice exports to the Philippines have increased sharply as the country has lifted quotas since the beginning of the year. However, Vietnamese farmers have not received big benefits.

Two Indian children allegedly beaten to death for 'defecating on a public street'

Two children from India's lowest caste were allegedly beaten to death after defecating in the open, according to authorities.

Putting Vietnamese specialities on the world cuisine map

After Vietnam’s legendary Pho Thin Lo Duc proved popular among customers in Tokyo, Japan, Banh Mi Phuong Hoi An (Ms Phuong Baguette in Hoi An) recently debuted in Seoul, South Korea. 

HCM City should carefully weigh motorbike ban: Transport Ministry

Authorities of HCMC should study the impact of a motorbike ban in inner-city areas to avoid affecting the daily commutes of the locals, said the Ministry of Transport.

 

Rising automobile imports put domestic sector at risk: expert

Some experts and government units have voiced concern over the future growth prospects of the local automobile sector due to the upsurge in car imports from foreign markets in recent months.

 

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 28

Friendship orders presented to Lao NA collectives, individuals

 

Bamboo Airways to go IPO next year

Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of real estate developer FLC Group, is planning to issue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020 to serve its expansion plans.

 

Huge challenges awaiting Vietnam's digital banking

Rising number of Internet users and mobile phone subscribers is smoothing the way for digital banking in Vietnam to thrive, but huge challenges keep lying ahead, according to insiders.

 

Vietnam's inflation around 3.3 – 3.5 percent this year: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said at a conference yesterday that if there are no unexpected factors, this year’s inflation can be kept at around 3.3 – 3.5 percent.

 

Hanoi’s declining air quality blamed on change of seasons

The capital of Hanoi was named as the most polluted city in the world on September 26, with the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City not far behind.