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Cross-border service providers must comply with local law: Minister

All foreign firms, especially cross-border service providers such as Google, YouTube, Facebook and the like, must comply with Vietnamese law while operating in the country, stated Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung.

 

Loopholes discovered in country of origin labeling rules

Regulations on country of origin labeling in Vietnam have raised public concern as the legal system does not regulate the kinds of import items that can bear “Made in Vietnam” labels.

 

Tennis: Vietnam in tough group at Davis Cup 2019

Vietnam tennis team fall into a tough group after the draw of the 2019 Davis Cup - Asia/Oceania Group III, which was held at the OCBC Arena in Singapore on June 25.

 

Nurturing the love for heritage among children

Summer holiday offers a great opportunity for museums to host a hive of heritage education activities, which are designed to nurture the love for heritage among people, particularly schoolchildren.

 

ASF hits largest-ever pig farm in Dong Nai

Dong Nai Province has uncovered another case of African swine fever (ASF), at Phu Son Livestock JSC’s pig farm, which holds 20,000 pigs, in Trang Bom District, the local media reported.

 

Violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc to play again in Saigon

On Saturday July 13 the acclaimed and hugely popular violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc will return to Saigon’s Opera House in a program of violin masterpieces.

 

Where will venture capital go?

E-commerce and technology firms are catching the eyes of investors the most. IFC, BCG and VIISA.vn have confirmed they will invest in the fields in the near future.

 

Local cybercrime threats on the rise

Though the quick advancement of fintech has helped cashless payments increase in Vietnam, it has also created a fertile land for cyber-criminals to exploit.

 

Foreign-invested firms eyeing up stock listings

Vietnam plans to launch new rules that make it easier for foreign-invested enterprises to list on domestic stock markets, amid necessity to draw in international capital. 

Build-operate-transfer ventures look for boost

While awaiting creation of a comprehensive legal framework, build-operate-transfer transport initiatives across the country continue to seek new funding from cautious lenders.

 

Northeastern-inspired story charms HCM City audience

A performance of Chuyện Tình Khâu Vai (Khâu Vai Love Story) captured audiences hearts for three nights at the Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre early this month, and due to popular demand will be returning to the stage at the end of July.

Child sex assault case against ex-prosecutor dismissed for further investigation

A court in HCM City has decided to adjourn a hearing regarding child sex allegations against a former prosecutor pending further investigation.

Government instructs HCM City to tweak construction master plan

The Government has instructed the HCM City People’s Committee to adjust the construction master plan for the city and complete the documents required for it.

Festival to celebrate Family Day in Hanoi

Vietnam will celebrate its Family Day (June 28) with a series of festivities from June 28 to 30 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced.

VFF deputy chairman of finance resigns

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF)’s Deputy Chairman of Finance Can Van Nghia resigned yesterday, the VFF confirmed.

VTF Junior Tour 2 to start in Soc Trang

The Viet Nam Tennis Federation (VTF) Junior Tour 2 is scheduled to start in the southern province of Soc Trang on June 27.

Street Art Bus Tour paints murals to raise awareness about wild-animal protection

The Wildlife Street Art Bus Tour programme is calling on residents in HCM City to take action and protect wild animals.

The risk in ignoring climate change

Climate change is forcing some companies to reduce their impacts and vulnerability in order to anticipate, lead, and promote market and public policy developments around the risk of environment problems in business.

PM issues socioeconomic development plan by 2020

The Prime Minister has issued Directive No. 16/CT-TTg on developing the Socio-Economic Development Plan and the State Budget Estimates by 2020, with GDP to reach 6.8 per cent.

Vietnam’s banks change from magnetic cards to chip cards

The change in technology used for domestic payment cards is expected to give a push to non-cash payments in Vietnam.