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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.

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VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2019 held

 

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Vietnamese supporting industries lag far behind Thailand

 

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No end point in building new-style countryside: PM

 

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Outdated database, policies hinder sharing economy development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.

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.

Vietnam sets out roadmap to make hospitals smart

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a roadmap for digitising patients’ records at hospitals and setting up smart hospitals, a conference heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

Hanoi, HCM City build smoke-free environments in public areas

Hanoi and HCM City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking.

Da Nang to host Smart city Summit

More than 600 participants, including 200 foreign experts, will attend the third Smart City Summit in Da Nang City on October 24.

Hanoi to halt bottled water price hike after water contamination incident

The Directorate of Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has instructed Hanoi market watch to put a stop to rising prices of bottled water.

Vietnam to take over ASEAN Chairmanship in November

As Vietnam will take over the ASEAN Chairmanship from Thailand in early November 2019, Deputy PM Pham Bình Minh asked the National ASEAN 2020 Committee and relevant agenciesto do their best to complete preparations for the event.

Online ads – game of chance

Have you ever purchased goods online? Apparently, most of us have, as online shopping has become a trend in modern society. However, many people say online shopping is a game of chance.

Japan adopts new forms of assistance to Vietnam to suit the new situation

Of the fields of operation in Vietnam, Japan is interested in cooperation to support development not only for infrastructure systems and human resources, but also in agriculture, health care and environment. 

Ancient pottery craft lingers in coastal commune

Situated at the foot of Dau Mountain, many earthenware potters in Pho Khanh Commune in the southern central province of Quang Ngai still earn a living from the traditional trade despite rapid urbanisation.

Hanoi to publicise water quality daily after oil contamination

Hanoi will give daily reports on tap water quality following the oil contamination at the Da River Water Plant.

Women with creative start-ups see hope for future

Khuat Thi Tham managed to escape poverty and overcome the difficulties life had thrown at her simply by growing gấc fruits (scientifically known as Momordica cochinchinensis) in her garden.