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Northern border province suspends entry, exit at auxiliary gates

The High Command of the Border Guards of the northern border province of Lao Cai recently issued a document announcing the suspension of entry and exit at auxiliary gates on the border with China.

Art exhibition held to mark Party’s founding anniversary

An exhibition of artworks celebrating the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) opened in Hanoi on January 31.

Prices of pork, face masks heat up pricing committee’s meeting

The prices of pork and face masks were the centre of discussion at an extraordinary meeting of the steering committee for pricing on January 31 under the chair of its head, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.

How high is the environmental cost?

Vietnam has reported high GDP growth rate of 7.02 percent for 2019, which was created mostly by industrial production and the construction and service sectors.

Cyber security, internet connection ensured during Tet

Vietnam did not suffer from any cyber attacks that caused extensive impact or serious problems during the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Vietnam reports one new case of nCov infection

The Health Ministry confirmed a new case of nCoV infection on February 1, raising the total number of infections of the new coronavirus (nCoV) in Vietnam to six.

Schools, hotels take preventive measures against coronavirus

Departments of education and training, schools, English centres and hotels are taking preventive measures against the spread of the deadly coronavirus which has killed 213 in China as of Friday.

Investment funds change strategies

Following a volatile 2018 which witnessed the US-China trade war, the stock market in 2019 was gloomy with the VN Index hovering around 900-1,000 points.

Police raid fails to nab mass shooting suspect

A man who allegedly gunned down and killed four people in HCM City remains at large nearly 36 hours after police carried out a raid to hunt him down.

 

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Vietnam’s fintechs increasingly attractive to foreign investors

The Vietnamese finance market has seen many investment deals by foreign investors who have poured money into startups, showing the attractiveness of the new industry.

Vietnam consistent with “four no’s” defence policy: minister

Minister of National Defence, General Ngo Xuan Lich, talks about defence policies in 2020, the year Vietnam takes the role of ASEAN Chairmanship and non-permanent member of the United National Security Council.

Start-up focuses on sustainable community tourism

Mai Huu Tai had a successful career as a forestry engineer, but he knew he wanted to do more for others.

‘Big four’ banks turn into ‘big two’

With Vietcombank making up 40 percent of total profit of four state-owned banks, the competition among the ‘big four’ banks has been reduced to the ‘big two’.

Digitalising SMEs’ road to success

Digital transformation is not only a trend but also a must for small- and medium-sized enterprises as Industry 4.0 sweeps across the globe – while at the same time being an ideal solution for improving their competitiveness.

An insight into Hanoi-Moscow Multifunctional Complex in Russia

Situated in Moscow, Russia, the Hanoi-Moscow Multifunctional Complex appears like a little corner Hanoi in the Russian capital, serving as a bridge strengthening friendship ties between the two cities.

A look at Vietnamese businesspeople born in Year of Rat

Here’s a brief insight into a number of successful local businessmen and businesswomen who were born in 1960, the Year of the Rat.

Activities launched to mark 25 years of Vietnam-US diplomatic ties

A ceremony to launch activities to celebrate the 25th founding anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations (1995-2020) was held on January 30.

Japan court hears report on ADN results in murder of Vietnamese girl

The Tokyo High Court on January 31 began the second hearing in an appeal trial against a lower court ruling that sentenced a Japanese man to life in prison over the murder of a Vietnamese girl in 2017.

Thrilling Vat Cau festival excites crowds in Hanoi

A festival featuring the ancient sport of ‘Vat Cau’, a game which involves men wrestling over a ball, took place in the village of Thuy Linh, Hanoi on January 30, with the aim of bringing the local community together through a traditional sport.