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Flights cancelled, rescheduled due to tropical storm Podul

Vietnam’s airlines have announced their plans to cancel or reschedule their flights from and to airports in central Vietnam where tropical storm Podul is expected to make landfall on August 30.

 

Countries concerned about East Sea situation

France, Germany and the UK on August 29 released a joint statement expressing their concern about the situation in the East Sea which they said could lead to insecurity and instability in the region.

 

Quang Binh struggles with water shortage

Water shortages over the past three months have devastated residents of drought-plagued localities in central Quang Binh Province.

International experts to help solve VN’s geographic-related issues

The 4th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (GEOTEC HANOI) will be held in November in Hanoi.

Vehicles large contributors to Hanoi’s air pollution

Transportation, construction and cooking at home are among factors causing pollution both indoors and outdoors in Hanoi.

Schools begin clean-up before start of new year

Teachers at schools in HCM City, especially kindergartens, have co-operated with health officials to clean and disinfect toys and the environment to ensure hygiene when a new academic year begins on September 5.

Japanese technology cannot revive To Lich River: experts

Nano-bioreactor technology has not been able to fully clean the To Lich River in Hanoi.

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Over $73.2 mln to develop hi-tech agriculture projects in Binh Phuoc

Young Vietnamese violinist makes history

A violinist from Hanoi took third place in the 2019 Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music, which saw musicians from South Korea, Japan, China, the US and Russia compete at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music.

Saigon Outcast to host National Day celebration

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will celebrate the National Day with a screening and music event on September 7.

 

Amazon will not be in Vietnam in next few years: analysts

There are still many obstacles in the Vietnamese market in particular and Southeast Asia in general. That is why the world’s biggest retailer isn't directly selling goods without intermediaries in the region, analysts say.

Rich farmer devotes his life to helping others

Ngo Van Dau, a 56-year-old farmer living in Mekong Delta An Giang Province, often neglects his fields all day because he is too busy carrying the poor to hospitals.

Quality management and traceability to increase fruit exports

Vietnam’s fruit export value in 2018 reached nearly US$4 billion, with fruits sent to big markets like the US, Europe and Japan.

Economists warn of risks for Vietnam in the context of ROK-Japan tensions

Vietnam’s production and export activities, and its trade balance, may be affected by the tensions between South Korea and Japan, according to Rong Viet Securities.

Tran Hung to debut latest collection at London Fashion Week 2019

Tran Hung, a famous local designer, is poised to debut his latest fashion collection during London Fashion Week 2019, which is scheduled to take place in the UK on September 15.

 

My Huyen wins Miss International Global 2019 crown

Nguyen My Huyen, Vietnam’s 20-year-old representative at Miss International Global, was announced as the winner of the 2019 pageant during the grand final which recently took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Truong Ngoc Anh wins Asian Star Prize at Seoul Int’l Drama Awards

Truong Ngoc Anh, a Vietnamese actress and film director, was the recipient of the 14th Asian Star Prize during the Seoul International Drama Awards which took place on August 28.

Provisional date for Hanoi F1 race released

Formula One has announced the provisional date for its first race in Vietnam.

 

Hanoi to ban some streets to hold Full Moon Festival

Hanoi will ban traffic from several streets in the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District to hold the Full Moon Festival 2019, announced the Hanoi Department of Transport.

 

40th AIPA General Assembly concludes, Vietnam becomes Chair

The 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) wrapped up in Bangkok on August 29.