Accidents on National Highway 5 kill seven

It was a tragic morning on National Highway 5 as three consecutive accidents killed at least seven people and injured another two on Tuesday, Hai Duong Province traffic authorities announced.

Finance Ministry proposes tax cut for small firms

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is proposing a regulation that exempts micro and small enterprises from corporate income tax for two years after they have sufficient income subject to taxation.

 

Vietnam surpasses Hong Kong in port throughput

Vietnam’s container throughput surpassed Hong Kong’s in the first half of this year, possibly in part due to trade diversion amid the trade war between China and the US, reported the Chinese news site Caixin Global.

 

Vietnamese artist crosses the Pacific Ocean to reach around the world

Vietnamese multimedia artist Tran Nguyen Uu Dam will embark on a performance trip by cargo boat from Vietnam to the US at the end of this month. 

Foreign investors can take advantage of Vietnam's trade deals

Foreign investors have been encouraged to take advantage of the double benefits Viet Nam is offering through its commitments in the many trade pacts signed with other countries.

 

Anti-erosion infrastructure must be upgraded before rainy season: deputy minister

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep has urged localities nationwide to step up the construction and repair of structures designed to prevent erosion along river banks and coastal areas before the rainy season

Vietnamese star Son Tung M-TP to host Vietnam tour

Son Tung M-TP, a Vietnamese singer behind many hits with millions of views on Youtube, will work with his Underground-style friends to launch the Sky Tour Project, a series of musical nights in three major cities – HCM City, Da Nang and Hanoi.

Hoi An tourism city lacking drinking water

A water shortage in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City in central Vietnam is greatly affecting the lives of thousands of locals and tourists.

Doctors at HCM City hospital save pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome, baby

Doctors at the University Medicine Centre in HCM City have saved the life of a 33-year-old pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome and her baby after successfully performing emergency aortic surgery.

Technology graduates find jobs easily: reports

The worst university majors for jobs were forestry and aquaculture (82.7 percent) and social services (82.3 percent).

Families shop for back-to-school supplies

With only two weeks before the new school year, students and their parents are rushing to purchase new clothes and supplies.

Three scenarios for high-speed railway development in Vietnam

The consortium of consultants TEDI – TRICC – TEDIS, which conducted the pre-feasibility study on the high–speed railway project running through Vietnam, has presented three scenarios.

Korean firms to expand investment in electricity in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Consulate General recently revealed the country’s businesses plan to invest more in Vietnam, especially in the manufacturing of electronic equipment and developing smart grid networks.

 

Agriculture Minister requests drawing out drought map for central region

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong asked the Directorate of Water Resources (DWR) to draw out a drought map for the central region during a working session with ministry-level units in Hanoi on July 22.

 

BIDV sells 15 percent stake to RoK’s KEB Hana Bank

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) will float more than 603 million new shares, or 15 percent of its stake to the Republic of Korea’s KEB Hana Bank.

Ha Long to host ASEAN+3 singing contest

Twenty-two professional pop singers from ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will compete at the ASEAN+3 singing contest slated for July 26-29 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh.

Vietstar Airlines licensed to fly in Vietnam

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted an Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) to Vietstar Airlines, allowing the carrier to begin commercial flights in the country.

 

Tourism industry faces environmental challenges

The tourism industry is considered a spearhead sector, making contributions to the national economy. But, tourism growth is posing challenges to the environment, especially at popular tourist sites.

Coastal economic zones struggle to attract investment

Coastal economic zones (EZs) were established with an aim to help attract more investment, but they have not brought the desired effects.

Rice, maize hit by serious drought

Residents in the central province of Quang Nam have expressed concern after a large area of rice was destroyed due to drought.

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Farm produce businesses broaden horizons in export markets

Vietnam to soon grapple with aging population

Elderly Vietnamese to account for a quarter of the population by 2049, according to General Office for Population and Family Planning.

Khanh Hoa damages environment in push for tourism development

Khanh Hoa province, where the famous sea city of Nha Trang is located, is paying a heavy price to develop tourism.

Demand for organic food soars in HCM City

Many shops specialising in organic pork, fresh fruits and vegetables have opened in central HCM City and neighboring areas as demand for organic products has increased in recent years.

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