Stricter punishment, higher awareness key to the fight against counterfeit books: experts

Experts and members of the publishing industry talks to Tuổi trẻ newspaper about the rampant increase of counterfeit books on the market and how to address the issue effectively.

Stronger flows on the horizon

British investments in Vietnam are growing at a steady rate, but regulators believe that there is still a lot of room for improvement as the two countries become closer business partners.

Gaining the trust of people is more important than vaccination records

The regulation that requires parents in Hanoi to provide documentation stating their children’s vaccination records for preschool entry from 2019-20 school year have caused a commotion.

For the development of Vietnam cinema

In the context that Vietnamese cinema is witnessing positive developments and integrating into the world, the formation of Vietnam Cinema Promotion Centre has created favourable conditions for investment in production.

The time is right for fintech firms

A typical characteristic of the 4.0 industry revolution is the faster diffusion and larger coverage of new technologies, as well as the higher speed in realizing innovative ideas.

Bilateral UK relations set to soar ever higher

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are boosting their bilateral strategic partnership in all sectors, including trade and investment. 

Vietnam loosens bank savings rules for foreigners

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a new circular relaxing regulations on bank deposit services for foreigners and nonresidential organizations in Vietnam, a move designed to attract idle funds from the expat community.

Industrial real estate in Hai Phong setting new standards

The time when IPs could attract investors with infrastructure and incentives is over, as now IPs need to be designed and operated according to new standards.

Retirement age increase inevitable, but more should be done

The 14th National Assembly’s 7th meeting session ended last month with the last day reserved for discussing the draft amended Labour Code, which included a proposal to increase the retirement age that received a lot of public attention.

Foreign ownership cap to deter foreign capital in Vietnam’s fintech

It is good for Vietnam to get foreign investment in its fintech sector as support in technology, experience and capital from global major foreign financial groups will help local firms further develop.

 

Colombian artist to perform at Hanoi Youth Theatre

Colombian singer songwriter Maria Concepcion Bernal will kick off her Asian tour with a concert at Viet Nam Youth Theatre in Hanoi tonight.

Coca Cola fined over advertisement

The Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports on Monday fined a company for hanging an advertisement sign with unclear content.

Two wanted by Binh Thuan Police

Binh Thuan Police on Monday afternoon released a nationwide wanted notice for two people who had escaped from detention on Sunday.

Xuan Truong to make his first match for Hoang Anh Gia Lai after Thailand return

National midfielder Luong Xuan Truong is back in contention for Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC in their National Cup’s quarter-final match against Quang Nam today.

First AI water purifier system put into service in Hanoi

The artificial intelligence (AI)-run water purifiers can provide users with various types of drinking water which can be chosen via multi-functional buttons.

 

New M&A boom in Vietnam's pharmaceutical sector

The new regulation on raising the foreign ownership ratio ceiling has made Vietnam’s pharmaceutical companies more attractive to foreign investors, especially those from the EU and Japan.

Apparel sector urged to develop supporting industry to optimise EVFTA

Insiders have recommended Vietnam pay attention to developing weaving and other production activities supporting the textile-garment sector to make best use of the EVFTA, a freshly-inked free trade agreement with the EU.

More than 280,000 people receive unemployment allowance

A total of 280,084 people have received unemployment allowance so far this year, and more than 13,600 people were supported with vocational training.

V-League side to face rival from Turkmenistan in AFC Cup Inter-zone semi-finals

Binh Duong FC or Hanoi FC, the remaining Vietnamese sides in the AFC Cup, will take on Altyn Asyr FC of Turkmenistan in the AFC Cup Inter-zone play-off semi-finals depending on who progresses.

 

Vietnam's Cong Phat competes for Man Of The World 2019 pageant

Ta Cong Phat, the Vietnamese representative at the Man Of The World 2019 male pageant, has departed for the Philippines for the contest which will take place between July 2 and 12.

 

Ho Chi Minh Square construction proposed in Thu Thiem

HCM City authorities recommended the construction of Ho Chi Minh Square in Thu Thiem new urban area.

 

Storm Mun to hit northern Vietnam

A tropical depression has turned into storm Mun, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

 

Footwear exports buoyed thanks to FTA

The footwear sector has optimised opportunities from free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed to increase exports, according to insiders.

 

Processing seafood by-products – the billion-USD industry

The country’s seafood industry would have $4-5 billion more each year if byproducts were used, say experts.

UNESCO forum on education for sustainable development held in Hanoi

The UNESCO Forum on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education opened in Hanoi on July 2, gathering over 350 leaders, policymakers, experts and educators from more than 100 countries.