Experts oppose to private placement of start-ups

The regulation on the private placement shares of a start-up company is sparking opposing public opinions as the regulation can pose potential risks and create overlaps with other laws.

 

Yuan price reduction affects on VN industry: experts

The sudden depreciation of Chinese yuan against the US dollar brings more difficulties to Viet Nam’s yarn industry, according to Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association.

 

Investors eye land plots in underdeveloped provinces

Investor Pham Thi Trang of HCM City told Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper that she had bought 2,000sq.m of land in Long An Province's Moc Hoa District for around VND1 million (US$43.2) per sq.m.

 

Phu Yen preventive forest ravaged by droughts

Hundreds of hectares of preventive forests in Phu Yen Province have been damaged by long droughts, causing losses of billions of VND.

Sugar industry experiencing tough days

Comprehensive measures are needed to save the sugar industry.

Vietnam's taxis among cheapest in world

Vietnam was named among the top 10 countries and territories with the cheapest taxi fares in the world in a recent report from Taxi2Airport, a cab-hailing system operating in 130 countries and territories.

 

Convenience stores expected to be the next big thing in franchising in VN

After food and beverage and other sectors, it is the turn of convenience stores franchisers to eye the huge Vietnamese market.

 

Local universities struggle to find ways to develop

Local universities play an important role in providing human resources to provinces. However, many of them are at risk of closure as they cannot adapt to new circumstances.

Small hydropower plants blamed for severe flooding

Experts have blamed small hydropower plants and a lack of attention to local drainage systems as the cause for recent flooding.

 

HCM City seeks ways to recycle rubbish

HCM City authorities are seeking solutions to deal with the buried rubbish polluting the area.

 

Hai Phong: Workers abandoned by Taiwanese boss

Over 2,500 workers in Hai Phong City have been upset after their Taiwanese boss ran away.

 

Phu Quoc streets ruined after flood

Potholes have appeared in a large number on the streets of Phu Quoc Island after the recent flooding.

BinhThuan: Bodies of tourists swept away by waves found

Two bodies have been found after a group of tourists were swept away while swimming in Binh Thuan Province three days ago.

 

Vietnam launches first online medicine database

Vietnam’s first online pharmaceutical and medicine database was officially opened by the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health.

 

Hundreds collect litter in Da Nang

Hundreds of volunteers, including local people and tourists, gathered rubbish in the central city of Danang’s Da Den area located on the Son Tra Peninsular.

Legislators clarify vague definitions in planning law

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 13 approved a resolution to clarify vague definitions in the freshly-enforced Law on Planning.

Vietnam motorcycle market ranks 4th in world

Vietnam maintained its position as the world’s 4th largest motorcycle market despite a double-digit drop in June sale, according to motorcyclesdata.com website.

Vietnam respects int’l law during marine sovereignty safeguarding: official

Over the years, Vietnam has consistently complied with the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and taken peaceful measures in line with this treaty to safeguard its sea areas, a Foreign Ministry official has said.

New Zealand helps Vietnamese officials boost English skills

The New Zealand Government is sponsoring a four-week English language training course for Vietnamese officials in preparation for the country’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2020.

Photos recall glorious historical pages

74 years ago, President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the Declaration of Independence in Hanoi, announcing the birth of Vietnam. From this historic moment, a new chapter has opened in the nation’s history.

Vietnam, Japan cooperate in health personnel training

The Ministry of Health and Japan’s International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on human resources development for the sector in Hanoi on August 13.

HCM City, Finland to strengthen ties in education

Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem had a meeting with Director General at the Finnish National Agency for Education Olli Pekka Heinonen on August 13 to discuss cooperation in education.

Thua Thien-Hue to hold monthly night fair at Thanh Toan bridge

The central province of Thua Thien – Hue will hold a monthly night fair at Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge from 7pm on August 16, or the 16th day of the seventh lunar month.

Ca Mau seeks $60.4 m from Government to resettle households in disaster–prone areas

The Ca Mau Province People’s Committee has asked the central Government for VND1.4 trillion (US$60.4 million) to relocate families living in natural disaster-prone areas to new residential areas built in 2016-25.

Standard Chartered expects Vietnam to be ASEAN outperformer

Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam to remain the fastest-growing ASEAN economy in the near term, with 2019 growth projected at 6.9 percent.