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VASEP concerned over seafood exports to China amid yuan devaluation

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has expressed concern over a decline in Vietnam’s seafood exports to China due to the sharp depreciation of the yuan.

 

Satellite clinics to be set up at grassroots-level medical stations

Hospitals from central to district levels across the country have been ordered to set up detailed plans on training and transferring professional techniques to commune-level medical stations.

A look at the unique pagodas found nationwide

With many spectacular and significant pagodas being dotted throughout the country, here are some good suggestions for worshippers to visit to mark the 2563rd anniversary of Lord Buddha’s birth.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Cai Rang Floating Market is a top tourism destination in Can Tho city, where local and foreign tourists go to learn about the colourful life on the river.

 

Steel imports from China go up

Steel imports from China surged by 7.3 per cent to nearly 2 million tons during the first four months of this year, totaling US$1.22 million in value.

 

VN banks handle $898.4 b through e-payments in Q1

VN's interbank e-payment system handled 37 million transactions worth US$898.4 billion in the first quarter of the year, up 23 per cent and 17.8 per cent respectively compared to 2018, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

 

Lawmakers call for being prepared to deal with fallout of US-China trade war

Lawmakers urged the Government to devise plans to deal with the possible ramifications of the escalating US-Iran tensions and US-China trade war and the influx of foreign direct investment into Vietnam.

Hanoi’s online public services unaffected by Nhat Cuong Mobile raid

The software system for Hanoi’s online public services is still operational after Nhat Cuong Trading and Services Co., Ltd was charged with trading in smuggled mobile phones and other electronic devices, said a Hanoi official.

 

Teacher inspires children's enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities

Mai Xuan Mui, over 60, former Deputy Director of Da Nang city Children’s Palace, has left a strong impression among his colleagues and generations of local kids.

 

VNPT to hire in’t consultants for equitisation plan

The Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the country's largest telecom operator, will hire five consultants for its planned equitisation project.

 

Hai Duong police arrest woman for smuggling 10.5kg heroin

Hai Duong police have arrested a woman for trafficking in 30 bricks of heroin, the largest amount ever seized in the northern province.

Four in $85mil. online gambling ring arrested

Four people suspected of leading a gambling ring in the northern province of Hung Yen have been arrested, reported online newspaper vietnamplus.vn yesterday.

Vessel with oversized cargo crashes into bridge in Hai Duong

An oversized cargo vessel that crashed into An Thai Bridge over the Kinh Mon River in the northern province of Hai Duong on Tuesday afternoon was stranded for several hours.

Vietnam places third in regional AFF U15 Girls Championship

Vietnam won the bronze medal at the AFF Women's U15 Championship which ended on Tuesday in Chonburi, Thailand.

Most SOEs operating at a profit: audit

Most State-owned enterprises were operating at a profit but still needed to improve their operational efficiency, according to a report by the State Audit Office of Viet Nam (SAV).

 

Loopholes found in licensing for raising big-headed turtles

Big-headed turtles, or Platysternon megacephalum, is one of the most unusual turtle species in the world which needs conservation. However, due to legal loopholes, the turtles are being traded in the open air at licensed farms.

HCM City promises to resolve difficulties for business sector

Erratic planning and other problems related to land use are hurting the business sector, according to the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade.

 

HCM City learns from Netherlands’ innovative technologies

HCMC wishes to learn from the Dutch city of Eindhoven’s experience in smart city development and cooperation models between the state and businesses, schools, and research institutes, especially in smart city building and operation.

Culture Ministry condemns Vietnamese model's revealing outfit at Cannes 2019

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has attempted to incite public criticism against model Ngoc Trinh's revealing dress at the Cannes Film Festival.

 

Hai Phong river swan faints due to hot weather

One of 40 swans at a river in the northern city of Haiphong has taken to Hanoi for the treatment after it fainted.