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Condotels in Vietnam look to legal framework for revival

Positive signs have been seen in Vietnam’s condotel arena after more than two years of downturn as consumption in the third quarter of this year was reported at 86 per cent compared to less than 40 per cent in the same period of 2018.

Basel II deadline rapidly approaching, are banks on course to meet norms?

In 2016 the State Bank set a deadline of January 1, 2020, for 17 banks to meet Basel II norms under a national banking sector development strategy.

Charity restaurant opened for low-income people

A vegetarian zero-dong restaurant in HCM City is offering free meals for low-income people.

Referee named for Indonesia vs Vietnam match

Saudi Arabia's Alkhudhayr Turki Mohammed will referee the 2022 World Cup qualifier between Indonesia and Vietnam on Tuesday.

Toxic waste removed from site of Hanoi's light bulb factory fire

More than 2,600 tonnes of toxic waste have been removed from the scene of a fire at the Rang Dong light bulb factory during a 20-day operation.

Downsizing plan causes teacher shortages

The new school year is already nearly a month old, but many schools are suffering teacher shortages.

Vietnamese female scientist publishes new 'Nature' study

A new study of free-living soil nematodes co-authored by Vietnamese scientist Nguyen Thi Anh Duong was published in Nature – the world's leading multidisciplinary science journal.

 

Vietnam faces worsening gender imbalance

The gender imbalance in Vietnam has worsened, with the number of males at birth far outnumbering females, Doctor Nguyen Dinh Cu from the Institute for Population, Family and Children Studies said.

Nielsen: Health becomes top concern among Vietnamese in Q2

Vietnam remains among Top 4 most optimistic countries globally, according to latest "Global Consumer Confidence" Survey.

Raw fish blood pudding challenge in northwestern Vietnam

For many visitors to the northwestern region, raw fish blood pudding can be a shock the first time. Only the bravest people and those who have strong gastrointestinal system may dare to try it.

Application of technology in Vietnamese university

In the era of technology 4.0, QR Codes are being applied in many areas of life. The use of QR codes to take attendance for lectures is a new way of using this technology that a university has adopted.

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Promoting cultural heritage values while developing tourism

 

Vietnam take silver at GSB Bangkok U19 Cup

Vietnam lost to South Korea to finish runners-up at the GSB Bangkok U19 Cup on Saturday.

High-rise apartments trigger Hanoi traffic hotspots

Eight more traffic hotspots have cropped up in Hanoi despite the city’s efforts to improve infrastructure.

Vietnam draw 1-1 with UAE in friendly

Ha Duc Chinh helped Vietnam secure a 1-1 draw with the UAE in a friendly on Sunday at HCM City’s Thong Nhat Stadium.

Five die in traffic accidents in Quang Tri, Quang Ngai

Four people died and two others were seriously injured in an accident early on Sunday morning in the central province of Quang Tri.

Programme awakens interest in space science in Vietnam

Space science is a relatively new field in Vietnam yet it has received appropriate state investment and social attention.

Vietnam among top ten countries for expats: HSBC

Vietnam ranks 10th among best destinations for expatriate workers to live and work, according to HSBC’s Expat 2019 Global Report released recently.

 

Vietnam to train more IC engineers

Vietnam needs stronger human resources to serve the growing integrated circuit (IC) industry to create greater investment opportunities.

The new world of work

Many young Vietnamese have foregone the 9 to 5 routine and chosen to work in alternative types of employment.