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Rang Dong to relocate factory to Hoa Lac High-Tech Park

Rang Dong plans to relocate its existing facility to Hoa Lac High-Tech Park to manufacture LED lights with the total investment of $34.78 million.

Rhino fossils discovered at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Scientists have found three items of rhino fossil dating back between 30,000 and 50,000 years at a cave of the central province of Quang Binh’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Exhibition shares orphans’ dreams

For many abandoned children, the ultimate dream is to have a family of their own. Some of these children had the chance to share their stories at an exhibition which kicked off on Monday in Hanoi.

Vietnamese buyers warned about mediocre beauty products

Despite frequent warnings and penalties, the trading of mediocre cosmetics continues in many places, affecting consumer health.

HCM City records nine deaths from dengue fever

Ho Chi Minh City recorded nine deaths, including two children, caused by dengue fever in the first nine months of this year.

Mekong Delta’s sea level rise alarming: US professor

Rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta are becoming alarming, said Prof. David Dapice, Senior Economist, Vietnam and Myanmar Programme, Harvard Kennedy School, at a meeting with leaders of Can Tho city on October 8.

Indonesia to sue EU over palm oil industry concerns

The Indonesian government is preparing for legal action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge the EU over its Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) and Delegated Regulation (DR).

Vietnam up 10 places in Global Competitiveness Index

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Vietnam as the 67th most competitive economy in its latest report released on October 9.

North-South Expressway: way cleared for Vietnamese contractors

Deo Ca, Vinaconex, Tasco, Sungroup and Vingroup all hope to participate in implementation of the North-South Expressway project.

Shakil Afridi: The doctor who helped the CIA find Bin Laden

Shakil Afridi was accused of running a fake vaccination scheme and says he never got a fair trial.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS OCTOBER 9

Party building: Filling in “loopholes” in personnel work

 

US top court divided as it ponders LGBT rights

The US Supreme Court appears divided over whether a civil rights law barring workplace discrimination applies to gay and transgender workers.

 

Lunar New Year holiday 2020 in Vietnam to last seven days

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a proposal of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on the 2020 Lunar New Year holiday.

 

HCM City to preserve 16 old villas as part of preservation scheme

The HCM City Development and Research Institute has proposed preserving 16 villas built before 1975 because of their historical and cultural importance.

Vietnam wins 26 awards at 10th international artistic photo contest

The Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) on October 8 presented 73 awards to the best photos at the 10th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam in 2019 (VN-19), 26 of which going to Vietnamese photographers.

 

Eight Vietnamese football clubs eligible to join AFC tournaments

Eight out of the 14 Vietnamese football clubs have been licensed to participate in club tournaments organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 2020.

 

US importers reconsider orders of Vietnam’s garments

Instead of getting benefits from the US-China trade war as predicted, Vietnam’s garment companies are meeting difficulties as US importers are reconsidering business with Vietnam’s exporters.

Renowned ballet ‘Swan Lake’ premieres in Hanoi

Tchikovsky’s ballet masterpiece “Swan Lake” premiered in Hanoi on October 7 featuring artists from the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Number of scrap containers stuck at ports reduced by half

As many as 10,102 scrap containers were held up at Vietnamese ports as of mid-September, a fall of 10,852 containers as compared to the end of 2018, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

 

Climate change: Emperor penguin 'needs greater protection'

The Antarctic icon could lose more than half its population by 2100, say scientists.