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Corneal donation gives light to the blind

One cornea donor can restore sight for 2 people. Over the years, the meaningful deed has been promoted by many localities. Many people have decided to donate their cornea and organ tissue after death.

Creating brand names for VN farm produce

To make their produce competitive in the regional market, farmers in the Mekong Delta’s southeastern provinces have created brands for them and adopted new technologies.

Vietnamese play to be restaged as Broadway-style musical

A Vietnamese play will be restaged as a Broadway-style musical by artists from HCM City’s Buffalo Theatre Club this weekend.

MobiFone-AVG deal goes to court

The Hanoi People’s Court on December 16 opened the first instance trial of the case of telecom giant MobiFone’s purchase of 95 percent of Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG).

VN banks issues more chip cards for security

Despite high costs, domestic banks are issuing more chip cards that meet EMV standards to replace magnetic strip cards in order to improve security and meet the central bank’s regulations.

Vietnam’s trade deficit with China hits record high of US$31 billion

Vietnam ran a trade deficit of more than US$31 billion with neighboring China between January and November this year, a record high compared with the same periods in previous years.

 

10 Vietnamese start-ups with highest investment in 2019

This year continues to witness a wave of investments in Vietnamese startups, with millions of dollars of money announced.

Proposed LNG projects hasten clean and ample energy supply

The shift from coal to gas in energy planning is important for Vietnam’s future. 

Libraries look to the future

Vu Duong Thuy Nga, director general of the Library Department, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, talks about the legal obligation for libraries to share resources. 

Vietnam's condotel market faces challenges

Though investment in condotels is expected to benefit the economy and the real estate sector, the condotel market is facing major challenges, heard attendees at a forum on the legal corridor for the condotel segment.

 

Former HCMC vice chairman to face trial later this month

Former HCMC vice chairman Nguyen Huu Tin will be brought to trial at the end of this month for his alleged involvement in the murky sale of a public plot of land, resulting in losses of over VND800 billion for the State.

 

Hanoi residents advised to limit outdoor activities amid severe air pollution

As air pollution in the capital city of Hanoi has reached alarming levels over the past week, the Ministry of Health has issued scores of recommendations for residents to alleviate the effects of poor air quality on their health.

HCM City fosters development of smart healthcare

HCM City has invested extensively in smart healthcare development, with a focus on healthcare big data platform and the use of information technology in hospital management and expertise management.

Celebrities enjoy participation in Vietnam International Beauty & Fashion Week

The first-ever Vietnam International Beauty & Fashion Week closed with an impressive performance in Hanoi on December 15, with plenty of celebrities taking part in the stylish event.

Condotel golden age over as market struggles

After the short golden age, the condotel market is witnessing decline with the number of successful transactions just accounting for 25 percent compared to 70 percent in 2016-2017.

Authors release second book about Spratly navy soldiers

A book featuring stories and photos about Vietnamese navy soldiers on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands has been published recently in Hanoi.

HCM City schools take libraries outdoors to encourage students to read

Students of Ho Van Thanh Primary School in HCM City’s District 12 once used to huddle in a small library with only enough space for 10 of them.

Direct air route to the US will not be opened soon

Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, Dinh Viet Thang, said it would take at least two more years for airlines to open direct routes to the US due to various issues.

 

Mekong Delta’s main flower, ornamental plant growing district affected by saltwater in rivers

The unusually early saltwater intrusion this year is threatening the farming of flowers and ornamental plants in Ben Tre Province’s Cho Lach District, the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta’s largest producer of flowers and ornamental plants.