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Indonesia, Malaysia investigate Lion Air’s customer data leak

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics said on September 20 that authorities are investigating a customer data leak at Lion Air, which reportedly affected millions of the carrier's customers.

Mitsubishi loses 320 million USD due to unauthorised trade

Mitsubishi Corp, Japan's biggest trading house by revenue, said on September 20 that a trader at its Singapore-based unit has lost 320 million USD through unauthorised transactions in crude oil derivatives.

Cambodia to raise minimum wage for textiles, footwear workers

Cambodia has decided to raise the minimum wage for workers in the textiles and footwear industries to 190 USD per month, an increase of 4.4 percent, from next year.

Six new ambassadors appointed

Six diplomats received appointment decisions on September 20 to serve as ambassadors for the 2019-2022 tenure.

 

Dien Bien records ninth earthquake this year

The northwestern province of Dien Bien was jolted by a quake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale on September 20, which is the ninth one in the province this year.

 

HCM City becomes first locality in Vietnam to get 5G service

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) announced on September 21 that it has started providing 5G service and put into operation the infrastructure of Internet of Things (IoT) in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Vietnam's air cargo market to remain in the fast lane

The Vietnamese air freight market has seen remarkable growth in recent years and the momentum is expected to continue, according to the 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Air Freight Logistics Vietnam.

 

Experts condemn China’s violation of international law in East Sea

Over 50 experts from research institutes and universities in the Czech Republic gathered at a recent workshop in Prague on resolving disputes in the East Sea.

Thailand approves new incentive packages to boost foreign investment

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) on September 20 adopted a set of incentive measures to attract foreign businesses’ investment in the country.

Ancient Chinese books say Hoang Sa, Truong Sa belong to Vietnam

Many ancient Chinese bibliographies, recorded by the Chinese themselves, directly or indirectly, recognize Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands) and Truong Sa (Spratly Islands).

Will Chinese HRC steel benefit if Vietnam raises tax?

China will have opportunities to export more hot rolled coil (HRC) products to Vietnam ad the products will be unaffected by import tariffs.

In Vietnam, resort real estate sees setback in sales

After a hot development period, resort real estate is facing challenges because of an oversupply of villas and condotels.

Goddess worship carries spirit of mercy and tolerance

People in many Asian countries worship Guanyin as a goddess of mercifulness and protection. However, the symbol of Guanyin in each country has some differences.

From cash-strapped university graduate to head of Stem Cell Institute

A biotechnology researcher who becomes successful with a drug could save millions of people is the favorite saying of Pham Van Phuc, 37, head of the Stem Cell Institute under the HCM City University of Natural Sciences.

NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 21

2019 Tea Masters Cup Vietnam opens

 

Book on Soviet Union-Vietnam friendship in First Indochina War published

Many once-secret documents and photos relating to the success of the 1954 Geneva Conference and the role of the Soviet Union-Vietnam co-operation were unveiled for the first time in a book released recently in Hanoi.

Good supervision activities win people’s confidence

Luu Binh Nhuong, deputy chairman of the National Assembly Ombudsman Committee, talks about the people’s expectation for high performance from all National Assembly deputies.

BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 21

Quang Binh calls for German investment in clean energy

 

HCM City localizes production of devices for smart urban areas

Sensors that serve the building of smart urban areas are being developed at HCMC Hi-tech Park.

Legal framework should support construction firms: insider

Cumbersome legal requirements are one of the biggest challenges for Vietnamese construction companies, said Nguyen Quoc Hiep, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors in an interview with VN Economy.