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Three family members killed by lightning

Three members of a family in Tram Tau District, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, were killed by lightning on Sunday, according to local authorities.

Man appears in court accused of abducting Vietnamese teenager in UK

A Vietnamese man has appeared in court in the United Kingdom accused of abducting a Vietnamese schoolgirl.

Vietnam: responsible member of UNCLOS

After four years of preparations and nine years of negotiations, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982) was signed by 107 countries, including Vietnam in 1982 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Ceramic mosaic mural promotes friendship

Nguyen Thu Thuy – a Vietnamese artist famous for community art works, has opened a new ceramic street in Hanoi to commemorate the friendship between Vietnam and international friends.

E-sports take off in VN after team wins world championship

In recent years, e-sports has emerged as a new and exciting concept in Vietnam after a period of strong development worldwide. 

Vegan food market bustling prior to Vu Lan

The Vu Lan festival which falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month is an occasion for Vietnamese people to express their gratitude toward their parents.

Selecting an heir in the family business

International experts and business leaders tell how to successfully transfer leadership to the next generation.

Arts clubs keep retirees active and engaged

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. 

Challenges and opportunities for launch of new air routes to US

After the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a certificate of Category 1 aviation safety rating (CAT1) for Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in February, many domestic airlines intended to open direct routes to the US.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 13/8

Businesses seek ways to boost food export

University entrance exam floor at record low

The floor exam marks announced by many universities are surprisingly low, raising concerns about the quality of input students.

Mobile virtual network operators find it hard to exist in Vietnam

The first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has been providing service for three months, and more MVNOs are expected to be launched. However, experts believe that it will be difficult to succeed in current conditions.

Vietnam ranks fourth at Int’l Informatics Olympiad 2019

Vietnam won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2019 International Informatics Olympiad (IOI 2019), which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan from August 4-8, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

British Council project focuses on cultural heritage growth

The British Council has announced three recipients who will enjoy financial support from the Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth project.

Vietnam jumps 50 places on global cybersecurity index

Vietnam ranked 50th out of 175 countries on the Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI) in 2018, up 50 places from the previous year, according to a report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

Vietnamese’s Buddhist cultural centre in Czech Republic gets provincial status

The first Buddhist cultural centre of the Vietnamese community in Most city of Ustecky region, the Czech Republic, has been upgraded to the provincial level.

Vietnam’s food and beverage sector draws foreign firms’ interest

Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for international enterprises in the food, beverages and packaging industry thanks to its rapid economic growth and rising consumer demand.

Mekong Delta to face earlier, more severe salinity, droughts

Salinity and droughts will come earlier and be more severe than in the 2018-2019 dry season in the Mekong Delta, according to Hoang Phuc Lam, Vice Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Young Vietnamese tourist missing in UK

British police are investigating the case of a Vietnamese girl who reportedly went missing in the shopping district of York city, the UK, on August 6.

Hon Mu, a nature inspired startup

Inspired by Fukuoka Masanobu’s world-renowned book “the One-Straw Revolution”, Le Xuan Hoa has founded Hon Mu farm in Tho Xuan, Thanh Hoa to make products from natural materials.