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‘Bonus’ score scheme used for university enrollment stirs controversy

Many students who get high exam scores fail to enter universities, while others who get lower exam scores successfully enroll in universities. This is due to the so-called bonus score scheme.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 22

Vietnam, China complete joint patrol at sea

History to no longer be compulsory in high schools

The Ministry of Education and Training has provided more details on the announcement that history will no longer be a compulsory subject for high school students in the 2022-2023 academic year.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 22

Vietnam Blockchain Union makes debut

Vietnam’s textile exports jump to 10-year high

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports in the first quarter of the year reached nearly US$8.7 billion, up 20.3% year-on-year, the highest ever since 2012, according to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The problems of Gen Z

Generation Z are believed to be happier than their parents and grandparents because they can enjoy better material conditions, but they also have problems.

Women’s beach handball event removed from SEA Games 31

The nation will not hold the women’s beach handball event at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 31, according to the organising board.

Midfielder Quang Hai set to sign for Austrian club

Vietnamese midfield maestro Nguyen Quang Hai has reached a preliminary agreement to sign with LASK, an Austrian professional football club.

World’s longest glass walking bridge in northern Vietnam to open soon

A 632-meter-long glass walking bridge in the northern province of Son La, which has staked claim as the longest-of-its-kind in the world, will be opened to tourists on Reunification Day, 30 April.

SEA Games 31: Vietnamese athletics ready to defend reign at regional event

Vietnamese athletes have set a goal of winning 16-18 gold medals to defend the country's first place in the track and field events at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Vietnam kicks start e-invoice system nationwide

The plan is to ensure the mass adoption of e-invoices in all 63 provinces, cities before July 1, 2022.

Strategic investors in Van Phong Economic Zone enjoy incentives

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly proposed providing strategic investors with two more incentives while discussing mechanisms and policies specific to the development of the South-Central Province of Khanh Hoa.

Fintech has great potential for growth in Vietnam

Financial Technology (Fintech) is made up of five types of financial services. The first two types have great financial potential, especially in developing countries like Vietnam.

Ownership certification proposed for condotels, officetels

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed granting ownership certificates for condotels, officetels and other lodging properties built on commercial land.

Cleaning up legislation for NFT success in Vietnam

Traditional games are becoming more advanced through blockchain and non-fungible tokens.

Land fever: bad consequences and new solutions

Since doi moi (renovation) in 1986, the Vietnamese real estate market has witnessed many ups and downs, including four “price fevers” so far.

Land auctions bring VND200 trillion to state budget over 3 years

In the 2018-2020 period, money collected from land auctions increased by 67 percent.

Vietnam imposes anti-dumping tax on Malaysian, Thai, Chinese welding materials

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued Decision No.706/QD-BCT on the imposition of temporary anti-dumping tax rates on some types of welding materials of the Malaysian, Thai, and Chinese origins.

Multiple quakes hit Kon Tum again, experts point to hydropower dam

Three more tremors were reported in Kon Plong District of Kon Tum Province early this morning, April 21, raising the total number of earthquakes striking this area over the past one year to 173.

Vietnam responds to reports of planned military drills with Russia

Spokesperson for the foreign ministry Le Thi Thu Hang said Vietnam’s military cooperation activities are meant to foster friendship and trust.