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Singaporean e-logistics groups making waves in Vietnam

Singaporean investors are continuing to pour capital into e-logistics firms to tap into the fast-growing market in Vietnam.

Banks in Vietnam see decline in foreign exchange trading results

Q3 finance reports show that a series of banks had unsatisfactory results in foreign exchange trading or took losses.

British theater to stage ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Hanoi & HCM City

A TNT Theater Britain production featuring William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” tragedy will be staged in Hanoi and HCMC in mid-November.

 

Four guardian god temples of Thang Long-Hanoi

Thang Long’s four guardian god temples have vital locations in Hanoi. They were built as soon as King Ly Cong Uan established the country’s capital in Thang Long (now Hanoi).

Light boxes may no longer be mandatory for ride-hailing vehicles in Vietnam

Traditional taxis and ride-hailing vehicles need not have light boxes installed as the Ministry of Transport has changed its stance, amending a government decree on transport business.

 

Essex lorry tragedy updates: VN, UK are coordinating in quickening identification process

Vietnam and the UK have actively coordinated in quickening the identification of nationality of the victims of the Essex lorry tragedy.

Da Nang private clinic fined $6,400 for pollution

A private health clinic in Da Nang has been fined VNĐ150 million (more than US$6,400) for causing environmental pollution.

Bamboo Airways shares priced at $3.54

The firm announced on November 2 that 405 million shares, worth VNĐ4.05 trillion, will be traded on the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market as BAV.

Vietnam's US$700-million cashless payment network to be operational next year

As of present, just 40% of citizens in Vietnam have bank accounts. However, 90% of daily transactions are conducted in cash, while the rate goes up to 99% for transaction worth under VND100,000 (US$4.34).

Legal loopholes allow imports with nine-dash line to enter Vietnam

Multiple products imported from China featuring the illegal nine-dash line have entered Vietnam recently due to legal loopholes, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh admitted.

 

Vietnamese Gov’t seeks sustainable growth in seafood sector

The Government will focus on restructuring the seafood industry based on the demands of local and global markets to obtain sustainable growth and raise the competitiveness of the sector, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said.

 

Early childhood education project benefits 1,600 children

Over 1,600 children in HCMC have been provided with toys, stationery and other necessities by an early childhood education project of UNICEF Vietnam over the past three years.

 

iPhone11 selling well in Vietnam

iPhone stores have received many orders for the iPhone 11, with 400 units are being sold each hour.

 

iPhone X will no longer be distributed officially in Vietnam

The 2-year old iPhoneX sells well in the used iPhone market, but brand new products will no longer be distributed officially in Vietnam.

Vietnam thrash Mongolia in opening AFC U-19 Championship qualifier

Vietnam's national U19 football team enjoyed a resounding 3-0 victory over Mongolia in their opening match in the qualifying round for the AFC U-19 Championship on November 6.

Storm Nakri forecast to make U-turn and head to central Vietnam

Tropical storm Nakri, the sixth storm to affect Vietnam in 2019, is moving slowly eastwards and is expected to change course and head to Vietnam’s central region in the next 24 hours.

Vietnam advised to get stronger int’l support in East Sea issues

Vietnam should make greater efforts to get stronger support from the international community in the East Sea issues and hold more activities similar to East Sea International Conferences, a leading foreign expert has suggested.

Licences of news aggregators halted from Nov. 1

The granting of licences for internet-based news aggregators by enterprises and organisations has been temporarily suspended from November 1, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has announced.

NA continues questioning ministers of industry and trade, home affairs

National Assembly (NA) deputies on November 7 continue questioning Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan on issues under their management.

HCM City’s climate to worsen by 2050

Ho Chi Minh City’s climate and hydrodynamics are extreme and are expected to worsen by 2050, according to a report recently released by the Asian Development Bank (ABD).