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Is Vietnam’s startup ecosystem ready to feed unicorns?

The success of startups depends on the support of the community so they can grow and become unicorns.

Water puppeteers find dry land on stage

Directed and written by Le Quy Duong, the piece is an imaginative story reflecting the urgent problems facing the world such as child abduction, noise pollution, poverty, ocean disputes and war.

Vietnam bond yields down: ADB

Local currency (LCY) government bond yields in Vietnam trended lower between June 1 and August 15, leading the entire yield curve to shift downward, according to the latest issue of the ADB’s Asia Bond Monitor.

 

Int’l fashion, beauty event to kick off in Hanoi in December

Famous brands and fashion designers from China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam, among others, will showcase their latest collections at the VN International Fashion & Beauty Festival (VIFBF).

Ha Long to host World Circus Festival 2019 in November

The first event of its kind, the World Circus Festival 2019 is due to get underway in Ha Long city from November 11- 17.

 

In the fight against sexual assault, victim-blaming means deadlock

Many middle-aged Vietnamese people I know have very weird names.

 

Most successful Filipino film at local cinemas

 “Hello, Love, Goodbye”, the most successful and highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, will be screened for the first time in Việt Nam tomorrow at 129 theatres in the country.

 

More than 2,000 people join beach cleaning in Da Nang

More than 2,000 people engaged in a programme to clean beaches in Da Nang on September 28.

 

Nearly two tonnes of dead fish found at Ha Tinh beach

Up to roughly two tonnes of fish have been found dead at a beach in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Pine forests in Lam Dong destroyed due to violations in forest management

Authorities in Lam Dong Province are investigating the destruction of a pine forest in the area after various violations were found in community-based forest management.

Women officers contribute to nurturing Vietnam-Cambodia ties

Over the past three decades, many Vietnamese women officers have volunteered to work in Cambodia, contributing significantly to the reconstruction and development of the country.

First-ever nude painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

Nude paintings by Indochinese painters have proved their value on international market. However in Vietnam, this topic is considered as a “sensitive” artistic mode. 

Indonesia’s anti-graft agency detains former sports minister

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on September 27 announced it had detained former Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi after questioning him for several hours related to a corruption case.

Malaysia, Indonesia sign 2-billion-USD currency swap deal

The central banks of Malaysia and Indonesia on September 27 signed a currency swap agreement, which allows the exchange of local currencies between the central banks of up to 2 billion USD.

Alice in Wonderland musical to be staged in Hanoi

PDV Production will stage a musical featuring the story about Alice in Wonderland in Hanoi on Sunday, September 29, starting 8 p.m.

 

Vietnam expected to overtake China in leather, footwear exports to U.S. market

Leather and footwear exports will reach over US$22 billion this year, as Vietnam is expected to overtake China as America’s number one supplier in these sectors.

 

Finance Ministry to tighten control of cross-border retail activities

As online commerce has boomed, agencies fear that it will be difficult to prevent banned goods, goods restricted for import and export, and origin fraud.

Thailand’s rice subsidy program may affect Vietnam: rice operators

Thailand has passed a plan to allocate its budget of 21.5 billion baht to help stabilize rice prices for Thai farmers. This subsidy program may affect rice exporters including Vietnam, according to local rice operators.

 

Two Chinese-invested firms own rights to 21 land lots in Danang

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Danang City said on September 20 that two firms with Chinese involvement own the rights to 21 coastal land lots in the central city.

Serious irregularities found in Hanoi railway project

The State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) has uncovered several financial irregularities in the 13.5-kilometer-long Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail project in Hanoi, which has faced repeated delays.