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Unlocking Vietnam as a promising auto market

The competition in the Vietnamese automobile market is increasingly fierce, being fuelled by various bilateral and multilateral trade agreements such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership,

Vietnam’s photography earns rising position globally

Vietnam’s photography has made remarkable development over the years with many local photographers winning high awards in prestigious contests worldwide.

Vietnam draw 1-1 with Jordan in closed door friendly match

Vietnam drew 1-1 with Jordan in their friendship match that took place on early June 1 (Vietnam time) at Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Privacy of Covid-19 patients needs to be protected

A close friend recently showed me a text message of his friend who has been put under quarantine. “I have lost everything. I don’t have the face to see my wife and kids, co-workers and friends anymore,” he wrote.

Hanoi to close airport to int’l arrivals amid resurgence of COVID-19

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport will stop welcoming passengers from abroad from June 1 amid rising COVID-19 infections in the capital.

Ho Chi Minh City streets deserted on first day of social distancing

On the first day of social distancing in Vietnam’s biggest city, May 31, the rhythm of life continued but the streets were deserted.

Early practice for IELTS may harm students, say experts

Beginning study for the IELTS (the International English Language Test) exam in primary school when students don’t have much real-life experience may reduce children's motivation and interest in reading and writing, experts say.

Concerns being raised for protecting digital data

The recent data leak of 17GB worth of information of Vietnamese citizens posted on the Raidforum site for sale by hackers, shows the enormity of a serious situation accounting to loss of information privacy and security. 

Vietnamese government issues decree to get rid of obscene ads

The Government on March 29, 2021, issued Decree No. 38/2021 (or Decree 38) stipulating penalties for administrative violations in culture and advertising which takes effect from January 1, 2021.

Entertainment events on May 31-June 6

A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community.

Renewable power projects built to sell to foreign investors

Vietnam, a global phenomenon in renewable energy development, has risen to the top of the region in terms of renewable energy, particularly solar power, in a short period of time. 

Realty tax needs revamp to ensure fairness

Realty tax not only creates sources of collection for the State budget but also is a policy able to spur growth and reduce bribery related to land. Vietnam does have realty tax.

How many billionaires are there in Vietnam?

The Wealth-X and UBS reports did not disclose the exact names of billionaires, while the Panama Papers and the Bahamas reports included names in tax paradises.

 

Cao Lan ethnic group’s love song chant “Sinh Ca”

With a population of only around 500, the Cao Lan ethnic group in Ba Che District in the northern province of Quang Ninh still manage to keep their cultural traditions alive, including Sinh Ca, an alternating love song chant.

When the going gets tough, it's time to stand strong

It’s a time of distress. A time of anxiety. A time of exhaustion.

 

Vietnam loses 3% GDP from not employing people with disabilities

An International Labour Organization (ILO) report shows that Vietnam loses 3 percent of GDP by not employing people with disabilities in the labor market.

 

Zero-dong supermarkets ease hardship for workers in Bac Giang

Holding a bag of rice from a zero-dong supermarket brought home by his landlord, Luong Van Han could not hide his joy.

New project preserves ethnic literature and arts

A long-term project on protecting and promoting the values of ethnic literature and arts in Vietnam has been launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.   

E-commerce changing domestic retail property market

The shift toward e-commerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to Vietnam’s retail property market, according to Savills Vietnam.

Vietnamese designer up for award in London fashion contest

Bui Thanh Lam has been shortlisted to compete at the International Student Design Competition 2021 in London held by creative network Arts Thread.