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Climate change in northwest: saving the 'green lung'

Northwestern provinces are aware of the possible consequences of climate change and understand that protecting the environment is urgently needed.

Experts see low risks in seeking foreign capital

Vietnamese commercial banks have been seeking capital from overseas for the last two years.

 

Int’l 3-Cushion Billiards Tournament to open this week

The International 3-Cushion Billiards Tournament will be held in the southern province of Binh Duong from July 11-14, with 75 local and international players set to compete.

Credit growth expanded 7.33 percent in H1

The banking sector reported a credit growth of 7.33 percent in the first half of this year compared to the end of 2018, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Le Minh Hung said.

Vietnam's tourism sector fights against plastic waste

The Vietnam Tourism Association and its chapters in the northern mountainous provinces of Phu Tho, Hoa Binh and Son La provinces are scheduled to launch an anti-plastic-waste action programme from July 15 to 17.

Finland wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019

The team from Finland won the trophy of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2019 at the final round in the central city on July 6’s night.

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Japanese firm acquires Vietnam’s digital advertising firm

 

Agencies admit there is no regulation on ‘made-in-Vietnam’ products

Vietnam has no regulations on criteria for goods to be labeled ‘made in Vietnam’, so consumers have no basis to distinguish ‘made in Vietnam’ and foreign-made products.

Vietnam steps up measures against trade remedy circumvention

The Prime Minister has recently given green light to the project on strengthening State management over the circumvention of trade remedies, and fraudulent acts of origins.

Hanoi seeks to fund urban railway project with ODA, preferential loans

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has proposed the municipal People’s Council add the urban railway project No 3 to the list of projects funded by official development assistance (ODA) and preferential loans from foreign donors.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau to host 21st National Film Festival

The 21st Viet Nam National Film Festival will be held in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau in November.

Plan to have 5,000 sci-tech firms may be unattainable

Under its science and technology development strategy, Vietnam would have 5,000 science and technology firms by 2020, including 2,000 in HCMC.

Vietnam, France look towards stronger defence partnership

The first Vietnam-France defence cooperation and strategy dialogue has wrapped up successfully, contributing to the development of mutual understanding and creating a foundation for stronger defence ties.

Study finds high rate of obesity among primary school students

A lack of physical activity and inappropriate diets are to blame for the high rate of obesity among primary school students, according to a new study by the National Institute of Nutrition.

Vietnam’s inflation to moderate to 2.7 percent in 2019: HSBC

After recording its slowest pace in more than three year last month, Vietnam’s inflation is forecast to hit only 2.7 percent in 2019 after standing at 3.5 percent last year.

Armenian PM seeks to boost trade, investment ties with Vietnam

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a working session with some major Vietnamese businesses in Hanoi on July 6 to seek ways to facilitate bilateral trade and investment.

Hanoi exhibition tells stories of peace

An exhibition themed “Diary of Peace” is taking place at the Hoa Lo Prison relic site in Hanoi to mark 20 years since the capital city was honoured the City for Peace by UNESCO.

Rare species thrive in Dong Thap Muoi eco-reserve

Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve was established 20 years ago. Since then, the reserve has ben home to hundreds of rare plant and animal species.

Vietnamese association to be set up in Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture

The establishment of a Vietnamese association in Fukuoka prefecture of Japan’s south-western Kyushu region was underlined during a meeting at the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka.

Tay Ninh: Indonesian seized with 7kg of methamphetamine

Customs officers from the south-eastern province of Tay Ninh have seized 7kg of methamphetamine transported by an Indonesian from Cambodia to Vietnam.