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Japan's economy shrinks at fastest rate since 2014

The world's third largest economy was hit by a sales tax rise, a destructive typhoon and weak global demand.

Coronavirus: Armed robbers steal hundreds of toilet rolls in Hong Kong

Toilet rolls have become hot property in the city due to a shortage from coronavirus panic-buying.

Coronavirus causes transport companies losses

Transport companies have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vietnam needs to find new rice markets to replace China: experts

Since the novel coronavirus (Covid-2019) epidemic will surely affect exports to China, diversifying markets is an urgent requirement for Vietnamese rice exporters, experts have said.

 

Citibank and INGbank to provide credit to Nhon Trach power projects

Citibank and INGbank will be in charge of arranging capital for the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants, according to a recent agreement signed between PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) and the two foreign banks.

 

Trading remains quiet amid risk concerns

Brokerage firms and market experts remain pessimistic about market trading this week as investors run out of supportive information while international stocks continue to be weighed down by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

New document released to regulate use of non-residential real estate

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has sent a document to local departments to regulate the use and certification of non-residential real estate projects.

 

Lack of schools in residential areas an unresolved problem

A lack of schools in big cities has been a serious issue for years.

 

International vocational training to be extended

Vocational training schools in Vietnam will continue to use curricula transferred from Australia and Germany until the end of 2020 and 2025, respectively, following the technical vocational education and training (TVET) reform plan.

HCM City scales up smart city development project to all districts

The HCM City People’s Committee has urged all districts to conduct programmes on smart city development, with specific targets, roadmaps and implementation measures suited to the characteristics of individual locality.

When will Vietnam’s stock market be upgraded?

Rong Viet Securities (VDSC) and Mirae Asset believe that MSCI may upgrade Vietnam’s stock market to an emerging market in 2022-2023, while BSC thinks the upgrade would be prior to 2025 at the earliest.

HCM City launches 3rd International Dragon Dance festival

HCM City has launched the 3rd International Unicorn-Lion-Dragon Dance Festival as part of its activities to promote tourism.

Expanding MPAs is sustainable solution for green marine economy

Marine protected areas (MPA) are considered an effective management tool to protect the sustainability of waters and marine business fields based on natural resources such as fishing, tourism and associated services.

'Period-shaming' Indian college forces students to strip to underwear

Dozens of women were made to remove their knickers to prove they were not menstruating.

Vietnam needs new policies to find talented staff

Vietnam needs to have a law on appreciating and using talented peoole, according to Le Thanh Van, a National Assembly Deputy.

All sectors work to stop spread of COVID-19

All 63 provinces and cities across the country have allowed students at different educational level to remain off from school to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

HCM City negotiate deal for Lee Nguyen

HCM City are hoping to sign international midfielder Lee Nguyen for their V.League campaign next year.

Lifter Tung wins big, sets world record at Asian championships

Do Tu Tung secured six gold medals and set a new world record at the ongoing Asian Weightlifting Youth & Junior Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.

EVFTA brings chances and challenges to local agricultural production

The new trade agreement between Viet Nam and the European Union opens many doors for agriculture, according to experts.

Human compost funerals 'better for environment'

A US firm claims the service it offers saves more than a tonne of carbon, after a pilot study.