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Hanoi: Schoolgirl sex-for-sale ring investigated

Children as young as 14 years old at a school in Hanoi are allegedly recruited and then forced to have sex with paedophiles.

Bac Giang – Lang Son Expressway open for free during Tet

For the next month to mark Tet (Lunar New Year), motorists can travel for free on the Bac Giang – Lang Son Expressway.

Pending frustrations in M&A unnerve investors

Though mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s banking sector have ballooned recently, tie-ups between foreign and local lenders are not without their drawbacks. 

Vietnam c.bank responds to US’s latest forex exchange report

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said it will continue coordinating with concerned Vietnamese ministries and agencies to communicate with the US regarding the US Department of Treasury’s latest report

Trade between Vietnam and China reaches new landmarks

Import-export turnover between Vietnam and China continued to hit new heights in 2019 by reaching a milestone of approximately US$117 billion.

VN firm ships 500 tonnes of molasses to Australia

Thanh Thanh Cong Trading Joint Stock Company, a member of the Thanh Thanh Cong Group, has exported 500 tonnes of molasses to Australia to help alleviate a shortfall across Queensland state caused by an ongoing drought.

Foreign investors pour big money into VN bonds

While foreign investors continue selling in the share market, they have been buying more than selling in the bond market since early 2019.

Vingroup officially opens VinUni University in Hanoi

Conglomerate Vingroup officially opened its VinUni University (VinUni) as the first Vietnamese private and not-for-profit university at the Vinhomes Ocean Park urban area in Gia Lam District, Hanoi on Wednesday. 

Connectivity is key to Vietnam’s deeper integration

Developing quality connective infrastructure and logistics is crucial to lower trade costs and boost Vietnam’s further integration in both global and domestic markets.

Vietnam’s high-tech parks in need of financial inspiration

Despite the growing interest among international tech firms, overseas investment in Vietnamese high-tech parks in 2019 remained lacklustre, and solutions will need to be found in order to create an upward trend.

Huge capital flows into private sector

The reliance of private enterprises, business households and individuals on bank credit has brought both positive and negative effects.

Vietnam to kick off 2020 AFC Futsal campaign next month

Vietnam will start their 2020 AFC Futsal Championship campaign with an opening match against Tajikistan on February 26, according to the detailed schedule of group-stage fixtures recently announced by the Asian Football Federation (AFC).

Quang Binh Marathon a chance to discover Vietnam’s world heritage

The Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2020 will be held on February 29-March 1 at the National Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park, the central province of Quang Binh.

Double-decker bus services officially come into operation in HCMC

A new open top double-decker bus service was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 with several foreign tourists noting their positive impression of the southern city’s first modern double-decker bus system.

WB, Switzerland supports HCM City’s new Bus Rapid Transit corridor

On January 15, the WB and Ministry of Finance signed a financing agreement for a grant worth US$10.5 million to promote integrated urban development and transport connectivity along a new Bus Rapid Transit corridor in HCM City.

Air pollution costs Vietnam at least $10.8 billion each year

Vietnam suffers around 10.8 – 13.2 billion USD worth of economic losses associated with ambient air pollution each year, equivalent to 4.45 – 5.64 percent of the country’s GDP, heard a discussion in Hanoi on January 14.

Interesting astronomic phenomena in 2020

Apart from annual meteor showers, there will be supermoons and penumbral lunar eclipses in 2020 which can be observed in Vietnam.

 

 

Vietnam detects visitors from China displaying signs of fever

Vietnam’s recently-installed infectious disease surveillance system detected two visitors from Wuhan, China, that were showing signs of fever upon their arrival at Da Nang Airport yesterday through a remote body temperature scanner.

Vietnam, France partner in producing vaccines against livestock diseases

Vietnamese agencies have joined hands with a French partner on the research and production of vaccines against the African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Positive thinking will help Vietnam fly high

Dr. Tran Du Lich, a member of the Prime Minister’s economic advisory group, talks on the main hindrances preventing Vietnam from gaining more economic achievements in the course of implementing the 10-year National Economic Strategy (2011-20).