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Local tech platforms and startups aim to take on the world but doing so won't be easy.

Is the local fashion scene in danger?

With the opening of Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo in HCM City, locals now have another shopping option for affordable clothing, but the new store could also pose a threat to the local fashion industry.

Rice plate on the wall

Thousands of free lunches have been provided for poor, underprivileged patients at 14 hospitals in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, inspired by the story of two cups of coffee – “One On The Wall” – set in Venice, Italy.

Young chef preserves traditional Hanoi cuisine

I first met Nguyen Phuong Hai in Hanoi a month ago when he was holding a class to teach people how to make bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake). 

Hanoi’s biggest market quiet amid coronavirus fears

Hanoi’s biggest market at Dong Xuan is deserted amid fears of coronavirus.

Vietnam chairs AICHR’s 30th meeting in Hanoi

The 30th meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) took place in Hanoi from February 18-21.

Court reduces penalty for former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs

The High-level People’s Court in Hanoi on February 21 reduced sentences for three defendants, including former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Bach Hong.

Wildlife massacre: forest rangers do little to prevent it

Reporters provided photos and evidence about the slaughter of Red-Book-listed wild animals to forest rangers, but they remained unruffled.

Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse 'propaganda' sparks backlash

The nine-month-pregnant nurse was portrayed as heroic for continuing to work on the frontlines.

Cultural centre displays Korean folk paintings

Nearly 50 folk paintings by South Korean artist are on display in Hanoi.

Coronavirus outbreak to cost airlines almost $30bn

Airline industry body IATA predicts global air travel demand will fall for the first time since 2009.

Danang cancels international fireworks festival due to coronavirus

The central city of Danang has decided to cancel the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2020 due to coronavirus fears. 

HCM City FC sign midfielder Seo Yong-duk

V.League 1 side HCM City have signed South Korean midfielder Seo Yong-duk ahead of the new season.

Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities

Hanoi’s air quality has remained at “very unhealthy” levels since Thursday, placing the capital at the top of the world’s most air polluted cities list.

Coronavirus: South Korea steps up measures as infections spike

South Korea has stepped up measures to contain the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, as confirmed infections rose sharply for a second day.

 

Crackdown on over-charging online sites

More than 30,000 stores have been closed on online shopping sites including Shopee, Tiki, and Lazada due to overcharging.

 

Nearly 40,000 train tickets returned due to Covid-19

Vietnam Railways (VR) said that its revenue dropped by nearly VND65 billion (US$2.8 million) in the past 19 days compared to the same period last year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

VN ministries set up TikTok account about COVID-19

The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Information and Communications have joined hands with TikTok to create an official account called @ICT_anti_nCoV that provides the latest information about COVID-19.

 

Super committee faces difficulties in checking SOE property

The increasing amount of property and land under State-owned enterprises (SOEs) was mentioned as a factor in their slow equitisation.

VN banks still living on credit

Most banks made fat profits in 2019 and some of them had profit of over tens of trillion of dong. But their profits mostly came from lending.