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Indirect investment from Singapore keeps flowing to Vietnam

Vietnam has seen a continuous flow of indirect investment from Singapore so far this year through share purchase deals in the stock market.

VN businesses oppose reduction of working hours

The business community has protested the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs’ (MOLISA) intention to cut the weekly maximum working hours from 48 to 44 hours.

TV show on fishermen in Ly Son Island airs

A TV series on the life of fishermen on Lý Sơn Island in central Quang Ngai Province attracted many viewers in the region after its first episode aired on HCM City Television (HTV) last weekend.

Scientists mull how to fight bacterial leaf blight of rice at global conference

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta should use technology to create rice varieties resistant to bacterial leaf blight, speakers told an international conference that ended on Tuesday in Can Tho.

Passion fruit processing pollutes environment in Dak Nong Province

Residents from Quang Tan Commune in Central Highlands Province of Dak Nong claimed their lives are being affected by a passion fruit processing facility in the region.

When a good policy turns into bad debts

Five years after the Government issued Decree 67, which aimed at supporting fishermen to build bigger and more modern steel-hulled boats, the decree has hardly been a panacea for the country’s fishermen.

 

Asian central banks slash interest rates, and Vietnam may follow

Analysts believe that the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) should follow the move of other central banks to cut interest rates. This would help ease the burden on businesses.

Intra-industry productivity rise essential to boost efficiency

Vietnam’s labour productivity remains low, making it difficult for firms to perform. Nguyen Bich Lam, general director of the General Statistics Office, talked about what is needed to foster a competitive labour force in the country.

Vietnam witnessing new M&A wave in real estate market

The clean land fund in central areas is becoming depleted, which has prompted investors to eye land plots in neighboring provinces.

Hang Ma street makes preparations ahead of mid-Autumn festival

With the mid-Autumn festival just around the corner, Hang Ma street in Hanoi has been lit-up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area.

14 provinces in central Vietnam with huge economic potential

An overview of the economy of 14 provinces in the central region of Vietnam with huge economic potential.

Vietnam Coast Guard – core force in national security protection

For the past years, the Vietnam Coast Guard has always accomplished its mission successfully, contributing to firmly protecting the sovereignty, national security, safety and order in national waters.

Direct imports for pharma groups

The pharmaceutical market was aroused when French-invested Sanofi Vietnam received the certificate of eligibility for a pharmacy business from the Ministry of Health to directly import drugs to the country.

 

Vietnam’s strongest lineup ahead of crunch tie with Thailand

With the Vietnamese men’s national football team set to face bitter rivals Thailand in the Asian zone’s second qualifying round for the World Cup 2020 on September 5, here is how the team is expected to lineup:

Miss VN Phuong Khanh set for judging role in Miss Earth Colombia 2019

Vietnamese beauty Nguyen Phuong Khanh, Miss Earth 2018, has arrived in Colombia ahead of her stint as a judge for the Miss Earth Colombia 2019 beauty pageant.

Traditional artist to be honoured

Director Le Nguyen Dat, head of HCM City College of Theatre and Cinema's Traditional Art, is one of the many role models from across the country studying and following the ideology, morality and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh.

 

Arrest warrant issued for Dong Do University’s chairman

The Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against Tran Khac Hung, 47, chairman of the Board of Directors and head of the Training Institute at Dong Do University on charges of forgery.

Da Nang calls for high-tech investments in the US

A delegation of Da Nang City People's Committee led by chairman Huynh Duc Tho is paying a visit to the US to call for investment.

 

Kien Giang wants to turn Phu Quoc into an island city

The authorities of the southern province of Kien Giang have asked for the government's approval for the setup of Phu Quoc City and Tho Chau Island District.

 

US pianist Myra Melford to perform in HCM City this weekend

American pianist Myra Melford will perform in Vietnam for the first time at a unique jazz concert in HCM City on August 24.