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Vietnamese students change study-abroad plans because of Covid-19

Students planning to study abroad this year may have to postpone or delay the plans because of the epidemic. Large universities have also adjusted their enrollment schedules.

Hanoi reviews English teacher proficiency

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has asked local teachers to study and arrange time to take IELTS tests.

Vietnam calls on countries to contribute to peace, security in East Sea

Countries need to act responsibly in the East Sea, not complicate the situation, and contribute to preserving peace and security in the waters, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Engraving patterns on watches

Watchmakers are using microscopes to create many unique and intricate carved products attracting the attention of many watch collectors.

When heat becomes a source of energy

The investment in renewable energy is increasing as fossil fuels, including coal, petroleum and natural gas, cannot meet the increasing demand for energy in Vietnam and the world as a whole given the rapid population growth. 

Saigon Int'l Comedy hosts contest for local, expat comedians

Saigon International Comedy will host a comedy competition 2020 for HCM City at Bếp Võ in District 2 on June 12.

Bitter harvest for Mekong fruit farmers

Many fruit farmers in the Mekong Delta have suffered losses this year due to crop failure caused by drought and saltwater intrusion and lower demand for fruits.

 

Proposal to allow five days off for National Day holiday rejected

Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has given multiple reasons for rejecting a proposal to increase the number of days off to five for Vietnam’s National Day holiday on September 2.

 

First punishment of V.League 1 2020 season handed out

Nam Dinh FC have become the first team of the ongoing V.League 1 season to receive a punishment after an incident involving their fans throwing bottles of water onto the pitch during a fixture against Viettel FC on June 5.

Experts see golden opportunities for Vietnam as the US’s preferred partner

Vietnam needs to grab opportunities to reduce its trade surplus with the US.

Saigon Classical Music celebrates Beethoven’s birthday

Members of the Saigon Classical Music group will perform a special concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday at Mai House on June 13.

Da Nang need a win to cool down Duc’s seat

Coach Le Huynh Duc is safe for now after SHB Da Nang denied rumours he would be sacked after the team lost its third V. League 1 match in a row.

Gov’t proposes reducing income tax by 30% for small firms

Authorized by the prime minister, Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung on June 11 submitted a draft resolution to the National Assembly (NA) to offer a 30% corporate income tax cut for small businesses and cooperatives in 2020.

 

Coronavirus pandemic set to cost Premier League clubs £1bn in 2019-20 - Deloitte

Premier League clubs are likely to see revenue fall by £1bn in their 2019-20 accounts because of the coronavirus pandemic, predicts Deloitte.

Australia initiates anti-dumping investigation on painted steel trapping from Viet Nam

Australia’s Anti-dumping Commission has initiated an investigation into alleged dumping and subsidisation on painted steel trapping exported to Australia from China and Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

 

William Callaghan: Boy with autism found after Australian mountain ordeal

An Australian boy who was missing for two nights on a mountainside in near-freezing conditions has been found safe and well, police say.

 

HCM City calls on transport ministry to speed up work on two ring roads

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has urged the Ministry of Transport to speed up construction of ring roads No. 3 and 4.

Tropical depression likely to develop into typhoon upon entering East Sea

A tropical low pressure currently located off the coast of the Philippines is forecast to move into the East Sea over the next two to three days before strengthening into a typhoon.

Auto manufacturers manage to retain workers

While automobile manufacturers in the world have laid off workers in large quantities to reduce operation costs during the Covid-19 crisis, automobile joint ventures in Vietnam have retained their workforce.

Nghe An: Playing hero, 11th grader leaves five-year-old boy to die

A five-year-old – named as H. T. V. D. – was found dead with his wrists tied late Tuesday in central Nghe An Province’s Quynh Luu District.