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Vietnamese representative unveils Miss World 2019 introduction video

Luong Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019, has released an introductory video clip which heavily features her hometown of Cao Bang ahead of the start of the beauty pageant.

Vietnam to host SEA Games 31 in 2021

Vietnam will host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), followed by the 11th ASEAN Para Games (Para Games 11) in 2021, as announced by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 14.

Football fans hit Hanoi streets after victory over UAE

Thousands of people have rushed into Hanoi’s streets in celebration of the national team’s triumph over UAE.

Red River to be used to clean To Lich River

Hanoi authorities are proposing to use water from the Red River to revive the heavily polluted To Lich River.

 

The $9 billion dollar market for fintechs

Investment in fintechs has been increasing rapidly in Vietnam. Fintechs, once considered an arch enemy of banks, are cooperating closely with banks.

Open-end funds expect stronger performances in 2020

The strong increase of the number of fund accounts prove investors are becoming more interested in open-end funds’ products and services.

Vietnam concerned over potential electricity shortages

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh sounded the alarm about the high risk of power shortages at a meeting earlier this week.

 

Exploring golden paddy fields of Yen Bai

With autumn upon us, thousands of visitors have begun flocking to the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai in order to enjoy some of the region’s breathtaking scenery of ripe paddy fields.

Vietnam State Bank warns of NPLs from transport projects

The State Bank of Vietnam has said it would continue to direct credit institutions to control credit in potentially-risky areas such as real estate and securities, especially Build-Operate-Transfer and Build-Transfer transport projects.

 

Daily water music show on Saigon's 'walking street' downtown

A music and art programme will light up HCM City's Nguyen Hue walking street every weekday from 5.30pm to 11pm.

Vietnam Hockey Festival moves back to HCM City

The Vietnam Hockey Festival is moving back to HCM City after being held in the former Hockey Centre in Long An Province for the past several years.

 

Jail sentence given to gambling ring associated with 'social media influencer'

The People’s Court in the northern province of Bac Ninh handed jail terms to Ngo Ba Kha (known as Kha Banh) and another five found guilty of gambling at a first instance trial on Wednesday.

Lai Chau: Police launch legal proceedings against two officials on embezzlement charges

Police in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have launched legal proceedings against two officials from Sìn Hồ District’s Department of Education and Training on embezzlement charges.

Hanoi's polluting factories reluctant to give up land to authorities

Authorities in the capital had planned to move 117 polluting facilities out of the inner city to make space for public schools, parking lots and public spaces.

Investors keep pouring money into e-wallets despite losses

Most e-wallets are taking losses, but they are still calling for capital from foreign investors.

HCM City Customs dept reduces number of port procedures to ease congestion

The HCM City Customs Department plans to reduce the number of and shorten the time for customs procedures at Cát Lái Port in District 2 to reduce congestion.

National Assembly concerned over security risks as Gov't mulls visa exemption for foreigners

Lawmakers today asked for more careful consideration of the draft amended law on exit and entry of foreigners, which would exempt visa for those who stay a duration of less than 30 days in a coastal economic zone.

Air pollution a top concern for big cities in Vietnam

At 7 am on November 6, air monitoring systems in Hanoi all reported that air quality was at the purple and red levels, or very harmful and harmful levels, respectively, to human health.

Bahnar ritual of new Rong house inauguration reenacted

Villagers in De KJeng village, Ayun commune, Mang Yang district, Gia Lai province gathered to prepare for Rong communal house inauguration, a traditional ritual of Bahnar ethnic people.

VN Health Ministry proposes cigarette tax hike, e-cigarette ban

Plans have been proposed to increase tax on tobacco, ban electronic vapes and tighten online advertising of cigarettes.