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Half of expatriates working in Vietnam face ‘culture shock’

Foreign businesses in Vietnam have increasing need for expatriate workers since there is a shortage of skill locally, according to many recruitment companies.

V.League 1 relegation battle heading to the wire

While the V.League 1 title looks to be heading back to Ha Noi, everything's to play for at the bottom end of the table.

Sweet smell of success

Iris Nguyen is well-known in the Vietnamese startup community in fragrance business for her brand name ‘Perfumery House’.

River turns swimming class

Drowning among children is a huge concern in many countries. To reduce the risk, Nghe Hai commune, Cua Lo district, Nghe An province has opened swimming classes for children on Lam Giang river.

Difficulties remain in ensuring food safety in Hanoi

Efforts to improve food service quality have spurred positive changes in the capital city of Hanoi, however, challenges remain in food safety control work, experts said.

Australian Prime Minister's activities in Vietnam

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on August 24 concluded his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

 

VietNamNet's annual concert to highlight rock song for the first time

This year the annual symphony concert "Dieu Con Mai" (Things Everlasting) hosted by VietNamNet Newspaper will be held for the 10th straight year on September 2 at the Hanoi Opera House as usual.

 

A visit to Tay Dang communal house

The Tay Dang communal house was recognized as a special national relic site in late 2013. The structure, with its exceptional architecture, is a museum of 16th century Vietnamese folk arts.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 24/8

Vegetable, fruit exports target for 2019 reachable: experts

War veteran pays for new bridges

Veteran Do Quang San has spent his own money to upgrade and build seven bridges to help people in his home province Ninh Binh travel more conveniently and safely.

VN yarn manufacturers worried about yuan depreciation

For every one percent of the yuan depreciation against the dollar, the price of Vietnam’s yarn export to China would lose 3 US cents per kilogram, analysts estimate.

Raising labour productivity is the key in development

Nguyen Bich Lam, director general of the General Department of Statistics, talks to Việt Nam News Agency about measures to improve labour productivity.

Charity class makes dreams come true for needy children

On an area of 10 square metres in a narrow alley on Sai Gon riverbank is a special classroom which has operated for more than 20 years making literary dreams come true for many underprivileged children in the city.

Community projects help spread knowledge

Since August last year, an old house in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District has been a familiar destination for students, children and even retirees living near and far.

Vietnam, Australia target $10 billion in trade in 2020

Vietnam and Australia on August 23 agreed to raise bilateral trade from nearly 7.8 billion USD in 2018 to 10 billion USD next year.

 

What's behind real estate firms’ race to issue corporate bonds?

Real estate firms are rushing to issue corporate bonds, which analysts say shows their thirst for capital. But there are risks.

American Jazz pianist Myra Melford to perform in HCM City

American jazz pianist Myra Melford will make her Vietnam debut in Ho Chi Minh City on August 24.

 

U22 Vietnam prepare to face U22 China

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo announced the list of 27 players for the U22 national team to prepare for the friendly against U22 China to be held in China on September 8.

Da Nang's former prosecutor sentenced 18 months in jail for child molestation

HCM City’s District 4 People’s Court today sentenced former Vice Chief Prosecutor of Da Nang Nguyen Huu Linh, 61, to 18 months in jail for molesting a child under 16 years old.

 

Vietnam secures main round place at FIBA U18 3x3 Asia Cup

Vietnam advanced to the main round of the FIBA U18 3x3 Asia Cup basketball tournament after winning two qualifying matches on Thursday in Malaysia.