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WTO warns trade wars threaten living standards and jobs

The World Trade Organization has slashed its forecast for trade growth this year by more than half, warning the slowdown could hit living standards and jobs.
 

Kangaroo killings: Australian charged with driving car into 20 animals

The 19-year-old man is accused of attacking the animals with his car in a "senseless slaughter".

Hanoi miss out on AFC Cup final

Hanoi FC missed out on reaching the AFC Cup final on away goals after a heartbreaking goalless draw against North Korea's April 25 Sports Club (4.25 SC) yesterday.

Photographers can run away with a top prize

A photograpy competition combining sports with Hanoi’s landmark locations has been launched.

Ly Hoang Nam enters second round of ITF World Tennis Tour

Vietnam's top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam strolled into the men’s singles second round of the ITF World Tennis Tour M25 - Hai Dang Cup in the southern province of Tay Ninh on Wednesday.

POLITICAL NEWS OCTOBER 3

NA deputies discuss overtime working

 

Solutions needed as Hanoi chokes under smog

Over the last few days, the air quality in Hanoi has hit hazardous levels. The smog continues to blanket the capital, with AQI indicators soaring past safe levels and seeming to stay there.

Jason Donovan tackles neighbour's fire in underpants

Fire crews found the singer and actor holding a fire extinguisher and wearing just his briefs.

African swine fever: Boar with virus found in demilitarised zone

A boar with African swine fever has been found dead in the demilitarised zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas.

 

Hanoi's special lane in photos

Hanoi’s Van Chuong is a special lane, where you can easily get lost when coming there for the first time.

Labor Code should put more emphasis on contracts: ILO

It is not necessary to add more details on paper but to make sure that what is already on paper fits the needs of employees and employers, International Labour Organization (ILO) Senior Advisor on Standards Policy Tim De Meyer said.

 

Ha Giang deals with wrongdoings in national high school exam

Ha Giang Provincial Party Committee’s Inspection Commission announced on Tuesday the results of examinations into 151 people, including Party members, involved in serious wrongdoings in the 2018 National High School Exam cheating scandal

Music project further strengthens bonds among Vietnamese, Japanese

Vietnamese singer Pham Hai Trieu has been living in Japan for nearly 20 years before he freshly decided to launch his first community music project titled

Naval Infantry: Elite force of Vietnam People’s Navy

Naval Infantry Force performs its roles of defending islands, landing on shores or islands occupied by enemies, protecting Vietnam’s sovereignty over territorial sea and land.

Vietnam win five golds at Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Champs

 Vietnam won five gold medals at the ongoing Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2019 held in Batam, Indonesia.

HCM City to resolve complaints from Thu Thiem residents, speed up key projects

HCM City authorities yesterday pledged to speed up major projects such as Metro lines 1 and 2, flood-control and climate-change adaptation projects, and settlement of complaints related to the Thu Thiem new urban area.

Three Vietnamese tourists rescued in Nha Trang Bay

Three tourists were rescued after the boat they were on sank in Nha Trang Bay, the central province of Khanh Hoa this morning, a leader of Nha Trang Bay Management Board said.

Railway station or commercial centre? Careful consideration needed

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) is set to submit an ambitious plan to the Government regarding railway infrastructure exploitation.

Korean star Choi Siwon and UNICEF join hands to stop bullying in Vietnam

A member of the Korean boy’s group Super Junior, Siwon Choi will use his celebrity and influence in Vietnam in support of UNICEF’s campaign #StopBullying to raise awareness of young people on bullying.

 

NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 3

Danang to deal with deteriorating apartment blocks