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Rivers, reservoirs near depletion, electricity shortage anticipated

Vietnam's most important hydropower reservoirs are lacking a total of 11 billion cubic meters of water compared to normal levels.

Exporters warned of potential trade barriers under EVFTA

Vietnamese businesses should prepare to deal with potential trade barriers that could arise early next year when the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect, experts have said.

Emerging musician goes her own way

When Luong Hue Trinh started experimenting with electro-acoustic music in her final year at the Vietnam Academy of Music (VNAM), she didn't know much about them, just that she was falling in love with a new way of making music.

Professor Si Duc Quang proves if you're old enough, you're good enough

Si Duc Quang, 38, from the Hanoi National University of Education, was the youngest person to become a professor in Vietnam this year. The maths professor talks with Ha Nguyen about his upbringing and his love for maths.

Da Lat flower festival

Da Lat city always sees a dramatic surge of visitors for its biennial flower festival, which has become a cultural trademark of the Central Highlands.

Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy in retrospect

2019 marked a milestone in Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy. 

Struggling with natural disasters in Vietnam's big cities

With more populous cities and higher consumption levels, the impact of natural disasters is worsening.

Christmas decorations adorn market

Christmas decorations on sale on many streets in Hanoi signal the biggest Christian celebration is nearing.

Beware! Your ex could be a scammer!

Le Thi Hong Thu, ex-wife of a director of a real estate company in central Binh Dinh Province, has been accused of faking her ex-husband’s signature to commit fraud.

Toothbrush traumas

All of us can recall vividly when our gag reflex kicks in as a doctor’s tongue depressor probes a bit too far in our mouth, nature’s clever way of ejecting undesirable objects.

Fairness must be guaranteed in use of natural resources

Dang Hung Vo, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, talks about solutions to unleash the private sector’s potential.

Energy partners ramp up calls for DPPA pilot

While direct power purchase agreements have been one of the key drivers of global renewable energy infrastructure, especially in wind and solar, there is no defined plan for a pilot mechanism in Vietnam yet.

Next phase of Japan ties kickstarted

Legal uncertainty in public-private partnerships, supporting industries, and manpower needs further changes to facilitate a new wave of Japanese investment in the coming months. 

Amazon Global Selling to support Vietnamese merchants

Global e-commerce platform kicks off cross-border e-commerce in Vietnam.

Expanding space for overseas Vietnamese intellectuals' contribution to the country

Over the past twenty years, through policies and practical actions, overseas Vietnamese-related affairs have been continuing to realize the Resolution No. 36 of the Politburo on overseas Vietnamese and brought it to life.

 

Loggers arrested for machete attack on rangers

Police have arrested five illegal loggers who allegedly attacked a forest ranger in Yók Đôn National Park.

 

Luong Xuan Truong's goal is best of Thai League in 2019

Luong Xuan Truong was playing in the Thai League for four months and scored just one goal, but what a goal it was.

 

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 21

HCM City wants local businesses to create global brands

 

Muong Thanh Hotel investor sues Danang authorities

Dien Bien Construction Private Company No 1 has lodged a lawsuit against authorities in Danang City after being asked to dismantle a part of their construction in Ngu Hanh Son District.

Folk Art Awards 2019 honours 61 outstanding works

The Vietnam Folk Arts Association on Friday honoured 61 outstanding folk artworks at a ceremony in Hanoi.