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Luc Ngan litchi to be granted GI certificate in Japan

 Litchis grown in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang might be granted a Geographical Indication (GI) certificate in September this year in Japan, becoming the first product in the province to obtain the GI overseas.

Blockchain, AI engineers most sought after

 Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) engineers may earn a monthly salary of over US$2,200, as the demand for labor within the industry is on the rise.

Vietnam National Science, Technology Contest winners to participate in Intel's fair

The Ministry of Education and Training has announced that the winner of the National Science and Technology Contest will take part in the upcoming Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in the US.

Vietnamese company succeeds in developing lithium battery

 Power Centric, a Vietnamese company based in the Saigon High-tech Park, has succeeded in developing a lithium battery technology called Mopo for use in electric bikes.

Vietnam is GrabFood's second-fastest growing market in Southeast Asia

Just eight months after the official launch, Vietnam has become the fastest growing market in Southeast Asia of GrabFood, outside of Indonesia. What are the reasons behind this tremendous achievement?

Japanese firms seek fresh base for investments

With Vietnam’s typically-low localisation numbers currently increasing at its highest-ever rate, Japanese investors in particular are now becoming more attracted to the country’s manufacturing potential. 

Vietnam's top billiards players ready for World Championship

 The nation’s top two billiards players, Quyet Chien and Quoc Nguyen, are set to represent Vietnam at the upcoming UMB World Three-cushion Championship for National Teams in Viersen, Germany.

Light Festival to take place during May in HCM City

 The 2019 Light Festival is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City between May 5-19.

Fireworks to mark Reunification Day and May Day in HCM City

 A firework display will light up the skies above Ho Chi Minh City later next month to celebrate 44 years of southern liberation on National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975) and the 133rd May Day (May 1, 1886).

HCM city detects infection of A/H5N6 avian flu virus in 900 ducks

 The sub-department of animal husbandry and veterinary medicine in Ho Chi Minh city has detected the A/H5N6 bird flu virus in 900 infected ducks.

Three dead following mine collapse in Nghe An

 Three men have been killed after a tin mine collapsed in Quy Hop ward of Nghe An province on March 13.

Efforts augmented to contain African swine fever epidemic

 Vietnamese authorities forces are ramping up efforts to tackle African swine fever, which is spreading in several localities.

Women’s football team to play friendlies ahead of Olympic qualification campaign

Vietnam will play two friendly matches with Myanmar ahead of the second round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Cool Cats jazz club celebrates 2nd birthday in style

 Cool Cats Jazz Club – one of the most prominent jazz venues in town – will celebrate its second anniversary in style this Saturday, March 16.

Concert features multimedia artist in Hanoi this weekend

Contemporary artist Luong Hue Trinh will play electronic music to introduce her compositions to Vietnamese audiences on March 16.

Private sector a key driver of Vietnam's economy

 The private sector plays an important role in any country’s economy but private enterprises in Vietnam are still subject to a host of risks and difficulties posed by administrative institutions.

Train crashes into car in Hai Duong, killing two

 A car was hit by a train while crossing the railway in the northern province of Hai Duong, leaving two people dead.

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism responses to Vietnam Health Programme

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have asked staff to take physical exercises twice a day at the workplace from March 12.

EVFTA, Industry 4.0 critical to Vietnam’s next development phase

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Industry 4.0 are two significant factors that should be utilized to help guarantee success in the next phase of Vietnam’s development, heard a conference held in Hanoi on March 14.

Bright future lays ahead for wind power market

 Insiders have still maintained a bright prospect ahead for the future development of Vietnam’s wind power market, regardless of the considerable challenges facing wind power projects.