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Yvette Lundy: French Resistance member who survived Nazi camps dies at 103

Yvette Lundy, a well-known member of the French Resistance and a Nazi concentration camp survivor, has died at the age of 103.

 

McDonald's boss Steve Easterbrook fired after dating employee

McDonald's has fired its chief executive Steve Easterbrook after he had a relationship with an employee.

 

Climate change: Asia 'coal addiction' must end, UN chief warns

António Guterres says Asian countries must use greener energy sources to tackle the climate crisis.

Japan festival to show 'comfort women' film after backlash

Organisers of a festival in Kawasaki had initially cancelled the screening citing safety concerns.

Delhi air quality: Severe pollution drives car rationing

Officials hope that car rationing will reduce pollution, but experts doubt its effectiveness.

Vietnam welcomes ASEAN chair status

Vietnam will receive the ASEAN chairmanship for 2020 from Thailand in early November. With this new responsibility, the country is aiming to further its contributions to regional peace and sustainability with a people-centred approach.

Vietnam’s aviation authority allows 15-inch Macbook Pro onboard

In case these devices have damaged lithium battery replaced by another one that is not included in the list of recall, passengers would be allowed to carry them on board.

Elephant tusk and aloeswood seized at Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Customs officers at HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport have seized an elephant tusk and a huge amount of aloeswood from a Vietnamese man who was attempting to illegally transport the goods into the home country.

 

Vietnam defeated by Japanese team at U21 football tournament

Vietnam's national U21 football team suffered a defeat at the hands of a team made up of Japanese students in their final group match of the International U21 Football Championship 2019 in Da Nang yesterday.

 

HCM City plans to clean up five polluted canals

The HCM City People's Committee has approved the cleanup of five canals full of litter and waste discharged by households living nearby.

Van Hau eliminated from shortlist of AFF Awards 2019

Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau has been eliminated from the shortlist for the AFF Awards 2019’s Best Young Player in Southeast Asia title.

 

More airlines join market, Vietnam need more flight supervisors

With more airlines joining the market and airlines’ fleets expanding, there are concerns that there will not be enough flight supervisors.

Vietnam consumes 938 million plastic bags weekly: survey

The principle that waste is a kind of resource that can be used should be included in an amendment in the Law on Environmental Protection if Vietnam wants to minimize plastic waste.

Free screening week to mark 21st Vietnam Film Festival

A week of free film screenings is to be launched in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 6 to 12 to commemorate the 21st Vietnam Film Festival, which will take place later this month.

 

Police investigate poor-quality training targeting autistic children

Police in Bac Ninh Province are investigating a local training centre accused of mistreating children with autism.

More charity clothes stalls set up in Hanoi

More free second-hand clothes booths for the poor have appeared on Hanoi streets. 

Vietnam dominate ASEAN Chess Championships

Vietnam won four gold medals at the ASEAN Chess Championships which closed Sunday in Bac Giang Province.

Vietnamese futsal players get trials in Spain

Vietnamese futsal players Tran Van Vu and Nguyen Duc Hoa will have a one-month trial at O Parrulo Ferrol FS of Spain this week.

Diwali night to light up Hanoi

Singing, dancing, a fashion show and cuisine are some of the highlights of Diwali Night, which will be held on November 23 in Hanoi.

HCM City to seek upgrade of Food Safety Management Board

HCM City wants to upgrade its Food Safety Management Board into a department and plans to seek Government approval for it.