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The realm of Zen in Buddhist paintings

Painter Phuong Hong is famous for his works relating to Buddhism. His paintings are highly appreciated by experts for utilising many materials from water colours, lacquer to oil-painting and others.

Critical support needed for Vietnamese private enterprises

With a surge of domestic private enterprises spurred on by a more business-friendly climate, the government is vehemently pushing up administrative reforms in favour of investors and businesses.

Four arrested for violations in expressway project

Four former and current executives have been detained in connection with alleged irregularities in the construction and work approval of a 139-kilometer-long expressway connecting Danang with Quang Ngai Province.

 

NA considers exemptions for foreigners in coastal economic zones

Legislature discusses visa-free policy for foreigners entering certain coastal economic zones.

 

Vietnamese companies facing longer downtimes from cyber breaches

Organisations in Vietnam are facing longer downtimes from cybersecurity breaches, compared to the regional and global averages, according to Cisco’s 2019 Asia-Pacific CISO Benchmark Study.

Vietnamese representative unveils Miss World 2019 introduction video

Luong Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019, has released an introductory video clip which heavily features her hometown of Cao Bang ahead of the start of the beauty pageant.

Vietnam to host SEA Games 31 in 2021

Vietnam will host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), followed by the 11th ASEAN Para Games (Para Games 11) in 2021, as announced by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 14.

Football fans hit Hanoi streets after victory over UAE

Thousands of people have rushed into Hanoi’s streets in celebration of the national team’s triumph over UAE.

Red River to be used to clean To Lich River

Hanoi authorities are proposing to use water from the Red River to revive the heavily polluted To Lich River.

 

The $9 billion dollar market for fintechs

Investment in fintechs has been increasing rapidly in Vietnam. Fintechs, once considered an arch enemy of banks, are cooperating closely with banks.

Open-end funds expect stronger performances in 2020

The strong increase of the number of fund accounts prove investors are becoming more interested in open-end funds’ products and services.

Vietnam concerned over potential electricity shortages

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh sounded the alarm about the high risk of power shortages at a meeting earlier this week.

 

Exploring golden paddy fields of Yen Bai

With autumn upon us, thousands of visitors have begun flocking to the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai in order to enjoy some of the region’s breathtaking scenery of ripe paddy fields.

Vietnam State Bank warns of NPLs from transport projects

The State Bank of Vietnam has said it would continue to direct credit institutions to control credit in potentially-risky areas such as real estate and securities, especially Build-Operate-Transfer and Build-Transfer transport projects.

 

Daily water music show on Saigon's 'walking street' downtown

A music and art programme will light up HCM City's Nguyen Hue walking street every weekday from 5.30pm to 11pm.

Vietnam Hockey Festival moves back to HCM City

The Vietnam Hockey Festival is moving back to HCM City after being held in the former Hockey Centre in Long An Province for the past several years.

 

Jail sentence given to gambling ring associated with 'social media influencer'

The People’s Court in the northern province of Bac Ninh handed jail terms to Ngo Ba Kha (known as Kha Banh) and another five found guilty of gambling at a first instance trial on Wednesday.

Lai Chau: Police launch legal proceedings against two officials on embezzlement charges

Police in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have launched legal proceedings against two officials from Sìn Hồ District’s Department of Education and Training on embezzlement charges.

Hanoi's polluting factories reluctant to give up land to authorities

Authorities in the capital had planned to move 117 polluting facilities out of the inner city to make space for public schools, parking lots and public spaces.

Investors keep pouring money into e-wallets despite losses

Most e-wallets are taking losses, but they are still calling for capital from foreign investors.