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The decline of Vietnam's e-book market

When they debuted, electronic books (e-books) were expected to thrive, but the e-book market in Vietnam has not been successful for a number of reasons.

Tiktok bans political and advocacy advertising from its platform

Political ads clash with its "positive, refreshing environment," says Blake Chandlee, Tiktok's vice president of global business solutions.

Vietnam’s seafood falls in grades because of IUU yellow card

The EU, which was once the second biggest seafood export market for Vietnam, consuming 18 percent of Vietnam’s seafood exports, fell to fifth, with 13 percent, after the EU gave Vietnam the yellow card.

Electronic know your customer/client holds key to digital banking

The banking sector is waiting for the State Bank of Viet Nam to allow the use of electronic know your customer/client (e-KYC).

U.S., U.K. sign deal to access data from tech companies like Facebook and Google

Currently, authorities must go through government agencies to access such evidence from companies, which the officials said can take “years.”

Netanyahu's pretrial corruption hearing begins as unity government talks falter

Following the four-day hearing, Israel's attorney general will decide whether to indict Netanyahu on fraud and bribery charges in three corruption cases.

U.S. hits Europe with tariffs in retaliation over Airbus, Boeing case

American lovers of Scotch whisky, French wine and Italian cheese might have to dig deeper into their pockets after the Trump administration slapped tariffs on $7.5 billion of European consumer products.

 

At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight as government promises reform

Nearly a 100 have died in the protests since Tuesday as Iraqis protests against rampant corruption and wrecked infrastructure.

U.S. says it will stand aside as Turkey moves into Syria

Trump and Erdogan spoke by phone, but the White House didn't confirm Turkey's announcement that they will meet next month.

Prince Harry set to sue British tabloids over alleged hacking of voicemails

The claims against The Sun and the Daily Mirror follow the royal’s announcement earlier this week of a lawsuit against the parent company of the Mail on Sunday.

Six elephants die at Thai waterfall after some tried to save calf that fell

Six elephants died in an accident at a national park in Thailand, officials there said Saturday.

 

Thousands peacefully protest French IVF law, avoiding repeat of 2013 violence

An estimated 42,000 protesters took to the streets of Paris on Sunday, peacefully demonstrating against a draft law allowing lesbians and single women to conceive children with medical assistance, police said.

 

Malaysia fines 80 people, companies in 1MDB case: anti-graft chief

Malaysia has fined 80 individuals and entities for allegedly receiving money from state fund 1MDB, the country’s anti-graft chief said on Monday.

 

Vietnam to top Asia auto sales amid fall of biggest markets

The rising vehicle imports are posing huge competitive pressure on domestically-produced vehicles.

Different scenarios for VN-Index in Q4

Brokerages proposed different scenarios for the movement of VN-Index from now until the end of the year depending on the world's economic growth prospects.

 

Smart city challenges Vietnamese Gov’t and localities

In efforts to embrace the fourth industrial revolution, Vietnam's cities and provinces are pushing smart city programmes, combining technology with internet-connected devices to enhance municipal management and economy.

 

Vietnam food looks to make it big in Thailand

45 Vietnamese businesspeople travelled to Bangkok to bring their products to a food-focused event, hoping to fill up the shelves of Thai...

Imported steel floods into Vietnam

Global steel capacity is forecast to be excessive so steel has been pouring into the Southeast Asia region. 

Japan, Taiwan top places for Vietnam's labour export in 2019

Taiwan (China) and Japan are expected to remain the top destinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseas employees working there.

Dazzling mural painting village in Hanoi

Only 20km away from Hanoi capital city, there is a village the walls of which are blanked with vivid mural paintings. The art works are part of a project to beautify agricultural production area.