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Anti-corruption caricatures on show

 Hot issues related to corruption were being reflected in a creative new way through drawings, according to Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Department.

HCM City allocates millions for preservation of historic buildings

 The HCM City People’s Committee plans to allocate more than VNĐ700 billion (US$29.98 million) for renovation and preservation of cultural heritage sites and buildings in the 2019-2020 period, according to the city’s Department of Culture and Sports.

Space technology contributes to Vietnam’s development

 The focus of space technology is the cosmos, but the technologies that are helping us explore our universe are now also saving lives.

Health Ministry to tighten control on advertising supplemental products

 The Ministry of Health has called upon scientists and enterprises to announce scientific research on health supplements sold on the market.

Obstetrics, pediatrics hospitals struggle with patient overcrowding

 In the neonatal intensive care unit at HCM City’s Pediatrics Hospital 1, overcrowding can become so severe that some infants must stay in beds in the corridors.

Deadly dog attacks raise concerns over lax regulations

 Breeding imported dogs as pets has been now becoming a trend in many in big cities such as Hà Nội and HCM City.

More traffic cameras planned for HCM City

 The HCM City Department of Transport has sought permission to rent 100 more cameras to monitor traffic safety, saying there are no cameras on a number of streets and intersections, which poses difficulties for authorities to tackle traffic problems.

Vietnam ease into semis after comfortable win

 Viet Nam eased into the semi-final of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Cambodia on November 24.

Vietnam sees opportunities after US withdraws from UPU

After 140 years of use, the US has decided to leave UPU (Universal Postal Union), saying that the benefits are insufficient. The withdrawal is expected to be a great opportunity for Vietnam’s shipping and delivery service.

Vietnamese sits on domestic gold mine, but cannot exploit it: experts

Vietnam’s 90 million-consumer market is a ‘gold mine’ in the eyes of foreign producers, but local companies are ignoring it, experts say.

Vietnam’s education making the grade

 Vietnam is drawing closer to the target of raising the ­education system to advanced regional level by 2030, and ­accomplishing the tasks set out by a government resolution on regulating comprehensive reforms in education five years ago.

Japanese-funded transport projects answer Vietnam’s growth demands

Many key transportation projects in Vietnam using Japan’s ODA have been put into action over the past 45 years since the two countries established their diplomatic ties. 

Medicinal herbs of the Dao people

The Dao in Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh province, are famous for medicinal herb remedies, particularly herbal baths to cure and prevent diseases. 

Southern localities prepare for typhoon

 More than 6,000 residents in HCM City’s Cần Giờ and Nhà Bè districts have been evacuated to safe areas as the city braces for the ninth typhoon of the year.

What are the right wages for a low-cost labor force?

Will a low-cost labor force continue to help Vietnam attract FDI in the 4.0 industry revolution?

CPTPP: opportunities, challenges await VN’s agro-forestry-fishery

 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create opportunities for Vietnam to expand markets for major exports like wood and timber products, and seafood. 

Vietnam’s handcrafted chocolate becomes popular

With a great passion for chocolate, Bui Darassamy, a Canadian-Vietnamese has founded Kimmy’s Chocolate brand – traditional handcrafted chocolate from Vietnam.

Vietnam champion ASEAN beach football tourney

 Việt Nam triumphed the ASEAN Football Federation Beach Soccer Championship on Saturday in Indonesia.

Foreign funds gear Vietnam’s firms to integration

 Many Vietnamese firms have received capital from foreign funds, which have contributed to increasing their competitiveness significantly.

Non-profit schools on the rise

 Despite early concerns about its feasibility, non-profit education is gaining ground in Vietnam with both foreign and domestic investors flocking to the burgeoning sector.