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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 20

Animal feed prices rise sharply, farmers hit hard

Price of Vietnamese pepper soars after two years at record low

After a long period of sinking to the bottom and causing big losses for farmers, the price of pepper, often called "black gold", has skyrocketed.

Young woman devotes career to wildlife protection

Studying in the UK, Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Thao had many opportunities to choose a job with a high salary. She, however, decided to go to Africa to take part in wildlife protection programmes and returned to Vietnam with many dreams.

HCYU honours foreigners for contributions to youth-related affairs

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee has presented “For the young generation” insignias to 15 foreigners 

Vietnam jumps four places to rank 79th in World Happiness Report 2021

Vietnam has moved up four places to rank 79th in the United Nations-sponsored World Happiness Report 2021 which was released on March 19.

Young artists reinvigorate traditional theatre

Young artists in traditional music and theatre are working to develop and promote their art among young audiences in HCM City. 

Quang Ninh’s Party Secretary, Chairman go to center of Covid-19 hotbed

In late January, when a Covid-19 outbreak occurred in Dong Trieu Town of Quang Ninh province, urgent measures were needed to deal with the emergency.

New head of Party’s Commission for External Relations appointed

Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung has been appointed as head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations.

“Cultural” stairs in Hanoi

The stair has been a familiar gathering spot of the building’s residents, both the old and the young, after work and school.

Digital banking an option for quality human resource

The Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected almost all business and economic activities in Vietnam, and valuable and qualified human resource has taken a serious toll with several employees being laid off or having to accept large pay cuts.

HCM City museums launch apps for viewing exhibitions

Museums in HCM City are using smart technology to offer online displays as part of their effort to develop business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Opportunities for Vietnam to become a developed country by 2045

The challenges posed by innovation are huge, but offer an opportunity for Vietnam to become a developed country by 2045.

A life-changing trip leads to a new direction for Magda

Magda Nowicka, originally from Poland, resigned from her job as a food and beverage manager in the UK and travelled for three years in Asia before moving to Vietnam.

More cases put under supervision of central anti-corruption steering committee

The competent agencies urgently investigated and prosecuted a number of other key corruption cases that are of special concern to the public.

Administrative reform saves VND6.3 trillion each year

Administrative reform has been thoroughly implemented at all levels and helped save more than 18 million working days each year, equivalent to over VND6.3 trillion ($274.32 million) of social expenditure, Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has said.

In $10 billion agricultural market, VN giants make big plans

Vietnamese corporations have made great strides in the agricultural sector. Many deals have been successful and there are also ongoing deals that promise to create new "empires" in the region.

Thousands of counterfeit Hermès and LV goods destroyed

Up to 20,000-30,000 fake products, mainly handbags with brands Hermès, LV, Chanel and other, were recently discovered in the northern city of Nam Dinh.

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment recalls his eventful 5-year term

Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Tran Hong Ha recently spoke with VietNamNet about his five-year term on the ‘hot seat’, and about dealing with environmental incidents, preoccupations and plans.

17 Politburo members to run for National Assembly election

Of the 18 Politburo members, 17 have been nominated to run for the 15th National Assembly. The only Politburo member who will not stand for election is Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen.

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