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Vietnam sees surge in popularity of contactless payments

The popularity of contactless payments has rocketed in Vietnam over the last few years, with banks launching more options for customers to enjoy going cashless.

Beekeeping in Ca Mau recognised as national intangible heritage

Traditional beekeeping in U Minh and Tran Van Thoi districts in the southernmost province of Ca Mau was recently recognised as a national intangible heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam to resume travel when disease prevention measures satisfied: FM Spokesperson

Based on the circumstances and the needs of those involved, Vietnam is discussing the step-by-step resumption of travel with a number of countries, 

Vietnam notifies EU of its ratification of bilateral deals

Diplomatic notes informing about Vietnam’s ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) were presented to the EU Delegation to Vietnam on June 18.

Working group established to promote foreign investment in Vietnam

A working group has just been founded under the Prime Minister’s decision to promote foreign investment in Vietnam.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 19

Vietnam enjoys sharp increase in export of rice and medical masks

Vocational education to reach ASEAN-4 level by 2030

Vietnam is striving to have its vocational education with the same level of ASEAN-4 countries by 2030, and reach the level of G20 countries by 2045. 

Old soldier preserves ethnic folk music

Luong Xuan Dan, a veteran of the Tay ethnic group in Yen Son District in northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, has an endless passion for local folk music.

State organisations propose to send workers abroad

Member of the National Assembly’s Committee for Legal Affairs Pham Van Hoa talks about the added regulation that allows public non-business units run by provincial and municipal People’s Committees to send workers abroad.

Hue Festival to bring visitors new tourism experience: organisers

The organisers of the Hue Festival have just announced the main activities taking place at the 11th Hue Festival, which will be held between August 28 and September 2.

High pork prices in Vietnam blamed on suppliers who control the market

While government officials attribute the high pork price to the low supply caused by the African swine fever (ASF), experts say they can see signs of oligopoly.

From adversity comes knowledge

Having suffered from depression and pondered the lack of empathy that often surrounds mental health issues, Quang Thuc Hao has turned her “ailment” into the subject of her doctoral thesis. 

 

U19 footballers gather ahead of AFC U19 Championship finals

Head coach of the Vietnam U19 men’s national team Philippe Troussier has called up a large squad of 29 footballers in preparation for the upcoming AFC U19 Championship 2020 finals which are set to get underway in Uzbekistan between October 14-31.

Resources that need conserving

Statistics show that the electricity demand is growing at a rate three times higher than that of the electricity output supplied to the market. 

The wind named Vu Phong still blows

It's not out of the ordinary for old players to thrive in Vietnamese football and the likes of Dinh Xuan Viet (37 years old) of Nam Dinh and midfielder Le Tan Tai (36 years old) of Hong Linh Ha Tinh are still solid performers.

Hanoi plans to trim trees to ensure safety in rainy season

Hanoi’s Construction Department plans to trim trees at high risk of falling to ensure safety during the coming rainy season, deputy director of the department Hoang Cao Thang has said.

Nearly 2,000 to participate in Tien Phong Marathon 2020

Nearly 2,000 Vietnamese and foreign people will participate in the Tien Phong Marathon National Championship.

US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US.

Dreaming beauty of lotus in Ninh Binh

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Ninh Binh Binh province, creating a poetic scene in the ancient city in northern Vietnam.

COVID-19 could shake up realty rent market in Vietnam

Le Thu Cuc pastes a notice in her cafe to tell her customers she will continue serving them in a cafe 500m away.