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Argentina abortion: President Alberto Fernández proposes legalisation

Abortion in Argentina is only allowed in cases of rape or if the mother's health is in danger.

Samsung builds US$220 million R&D centre in Vietnam

Samsung Vietnam has announced the commencement of construction on a new 220 million USD research and development (R&D) centre in Vietnam, with completion scheduled for late 2022.

Coronavirus: South Korea church leader apologises for virus spread

Lee Man-hee got down on his knees and said the disease's spread was "not intentional".

Water issues to be severe in many localities: experts

Along with Mekong Delta, the central region will suffer prolonged drought and saline intrusion during the rest of this year’s dry season, experts warned.

Mekong Delta farmers expand smart rice farming

Smart rice farming is offering high profits for farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta as the model has adapted well to climate change and is environmentally friendly.

Thanh Tri steamed roll rice pancakes made from red dragon fruit

The owner of a famous “banh cuon” restaurant at 26B Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, made special steamed roll rice pancakes from red dragon fruit.

Flute kites: A way to create a symphony in the sky

Kite flying is a popular childhood game for many Vietnamese people in rural areas.

Deaf hairdresser opens free courses for disabled people

A deaf man in Hanoi has opened free courses to help disabled people after achieving a successful career.

Energy strategy fit for private backers

Vietnam has enacted its strategic orientations for energy development through to 2030 and with a vision for the next quarter of a century, encouraging more of the private sector to develop for the future, and ensuring energy security.

Top officer of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces visits Vietnam

General Yamazaki Koji, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of Japan Self-Defence Forces (SDF), is paying an official visit to Vietnam from March 1 to 4.

Vietnamese PM: no treatment discrimination but resolute quarantine against COVID-19

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday emphasised both the requirement for no treatment discrimination against those who have gone through regions hit by COVID-19 to Vietnam and the need to step up quarantine.

Vietnam temporarily suspends visa-free entry for Italians: Deputy PM

Vietnam will unilaterally stop granting visa-free entry to all Italian citizens from 0:00 am on March 3, amid fears over the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic as the number of infected cases is rising rapidly in this country.

Dreams of ‘shaking hands with the principal’ motivates 9x leader

Forbes Vietnam’s 2020 list of the 30 most outstanding faces under 30 includes Nguyen Van An born in 1992 from Bac Giang province.

Ministries ask for permission to change SOE divestment plans

Ministries are working to convince Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to amend divestment plans at some large State-owned enterprises (SOEs).

 

EVFTA lends newfound vigour to banking sector

The ratified EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is expected to bring a historic change in the Vietnamese banking sector, but also sets sizeable challenges for both foreign and local lenders before they can receive good returns on investment.

Vietnamese ‘ca tru’ art honoured by Google

Vietnamese ‘ca tru’ (ceremonial singing) was honoured by Google Doodle, a special and temporary alteration of the logo on Google's homepage, on the occasion of the art form’s Founders Commemoration Day (February 23).

Ballerina Thu Hue: Ballet helps me discover myself

Forbes Vietnam magazine has announced the “Top 30 Under 30” list to honour the most influential faces in the country, including artist Thu Hue from the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre (VNOB) for her impressive contributions in 2019.

Changing the PPP game

The long-awaited draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships is being completed with some issues of special attention among international and domestic private ventures being revised in order to increase bankability and to help reduce public debt.

Local wood firms need to diversify suppliers to survive

Local wood processing enterprises need to expand supply chains with a focus on seeking suppliers from domestic and overseas markets to ease disruptions from China due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, experts have said.

 

VN to develop large-scale SOEs

The Government has asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment to build a project on developing large-scale State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to promote their role in the country’s socio-economic development.