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Drones now used by Vietnam’s rice farmers

Loc Troi Group, an agriculture firm, conducts pesticide spraying by drones on 25,000 hectares of fields in cooperation with farmers in Long An province.

Meeting Industry 4.0 workforce demands

Human resources is considered a key factor for a country in the process of digital transformation and trying to catch up with Industry 4.0. 

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to develop facility to serve cruise ships

With cruise ships visiting Ba Ria – Vung Tau having to dock at cargo ports, the province plans to build a new facility to serve cruise ships that bring cash-rich tourists to its shores.

 

JP Morgan expects high growth and profitability from Vietnamese banks

It is a rare combination where Vietnamese banks are growing fast and are quite profitable, said an expert at JP Morgan.

Ministry of Finance proposes reducing import tax on some foods

The ministry said consumers will benefit from tax reductions due to decreasing product prices.

Investor violations slow home ownership certificate issuance

The slow issuance of home ownership certificates, commonly known as pink books, to residents living in apartment buildings is largely due to investors’ violations of regulations on mortgages and construction.

Pollution discussed at 17th meeting of HCMC People’s Council

The number of automatic environmental monitoring stations will be raised as a way to ensure environmental pollution control in the city, HCMC Department of Natural Resources and Environment's director said at the HCMC People's Council meeting.

 

63 military personnel at Level 2 Field Hospital honoured

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has commended 63 military personnel of the Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 1 for accomplishing their mission during the UN's international peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.

Da Nang to see more three new direct flights

New daily regular air routes connecting Da Nang City with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore start from December 12, offering more options for local and foreign tourists as well as businessmen travelling in the New Year.

 

APEC 2020 informal senior officials’ meeting opens

The Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) held the Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020 in Langkawi, Malaysia on December 9.

Thousands of cattle in Lao Cai threatened by the cold

Over 20,000 cattle in Lao Cai Province may die this year if there are strong cold spells as only three quarters of the farmers have animal sheds.

JICA-funded waste-to-power project benefits Can Tho

Officials of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho had a working session with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on December 9 to discuss a project to reduce domestic waste in Can Tho in the coming time.

SEA Games 30: Vietnam wins 80 golds after nine days

The Vietnamese sports delegation won a total of 14 gold medals on December 9, the ninth competition day of the ongoing 30th SEA Games in the Philippines, bringing the total to 80 so far, surpassing the target of 65.

Top legislator meets President of Russia’s Tatarstan

Continuing her official visit to Russia, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on December 9 met with President of the Republic of Tartastan, Russia, Rustam Minnikhanov.

External factors torment investors in Vietnam

The business results of listed companies in the first nine months of the year were fairly positive. But the unpredictability of the negotiations related to the US-China trade still exists.

Vietnamese fans flock to Philippines to cheer football team in final

Vietnamese football lovers do not miss the chance to support the team’s bid by booking tours to the Philippines to attend the match.

When folk paintings and modern art technique meet

An exhibition titled ‘Tradition meets modern’ is underway at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi, featuring remakes of folk paintings by young artist Xuan Lam.

Russian military band enthralls Vietnamese audience

The Military Band Service of the National Guard of Russia has left deep impression on Vietnamese audience when performing on the stage of the National Academy of Music in Hanoi recently.

Jazz concert celebrates Vietnam-Russia relationships

The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in HCMC held a jazz concert at Sax n Art Jazz Club in HCMC on December 8 as part of activities to celebrate the Vietnam-Russia Cross Year 2019-2020.

 

Shorter working week on way

Opinions are unsurprisingly mixed about proposed amendments to the Labor Law that would see the average working week cut by a few hours.