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VN encounters increasing trade defence lawsuits as exports expand

Vietnam is facing an increasing risk of trade defence lawsuits as exports expand after the country's active international integration and participation in free trade agreements (FTAs).

Authorities aim to fix Hanoi sidewalks before Tet

Hanoi authorities are working to fix pavements to beautify the city ahead of the New Year and upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) which will fall in mid-February.

Scrap fabric co-operative offers disabled people hope

A disabled man in Hanoi has helped dozens of other disabled people find jobs from leftover fabric.

Scientists help farmers save money with locally made drones

Tran Phi Vu, PhD in UAV, and Pham Thanh Toan, MA in Deep Learning, are two of the 14 names nominated by VietNamNet as Inspiring Characters in 2020.

V.League 1 opening fixtures released

Coach Kiatisuk Senamuang will have little time to prepare Hoang Anh Gia Lai as the new V.League 1 season will begin in the middle of next month.

Vietnamese garment and footwear surviving during the coronavirus

The Vietnamese garment factories are persuading international brands to use domestic fabrics and raw materials.

More efforts needed to attract FDI into hi-tech farming

The Vietnamese government holds high hope for a green and safe agricultural sector that could be a driving force for growth just like the manufacturing and processing sector.

Many public universities report rector vacancies

A number of public universities have reported vacancies for the post of rector or their boards of management. The vacancies have lasted from several months to several years.

Up to 2,000 young people drown nationwide each year

As many as 2,000 children and teenagers drown in Vietnam every year, 10 times higher compared to other developing countries, a workshop was told in Hanoi on Dec. 15.

Fresh port charges hit HCM City’s logistics

Despite strong objections among businesses, Ho Chi Minh City will start collecting infrastructure and service fees at seaports from July 2021, triggering concerns over logistics cost increases.

Swedish influence extends to aviation

With a new loan proposal rising to $2 billion, Swedish technology giants are betting on the opportunities in Vietnam’s burgeoning aviation sector to tap into growing demands for equipment, products, and services at local airports.

Protecting digital content copyright with Make in Vietnam technology

The Digital Copyright Center that was recently established in Vietnam will listen and scan 600 newspapers, forums and blogs, 90 million Facebook profiles, 2 million fan pages, and 3 million groups on social networks.

HCM City seriously damaged after subsidence

A hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been badly damaged after facing serious subsidence.

Millions of Vietnamese Facebook accounts stolen

When using Facebook, users are advised to regularly change passwords, update two-layer protection, not log in or access strange links.

Exhibition introduces Australia’s indigenous culture to Vietnamese audiences

The Yuendumu Doors exhibition, which is introducing one of the most important cultural and artistic collections in Australia, is taking place at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, 

Vietnam honours leading ICT companies in 2020

The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) on Dec. 14 awarded 101 Information and Communication Technology Companies, with 80% of them using and promoting Industry 4.0 technology.

GSO recalculation of provinces' GRDP provides truer picture of local development

A problem existed for years between the difference of GRDP (gross regional domestic product) reported by local statistics offices and GDP calculated by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

UKVFTA ushers in new opportunities for Vietnam-UK trade

The conclusion of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) demonstrates the importance of Vietnam as a market and its heightened position in the eyes of the UK, 

Digital transformation: the quickest way to make a breakthrough in education

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son believes that the biggest difficulty in digital transformation is the lack of qualified human resources.