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Dutch scientists say Mekong Delta 0.8 meters above sea water level

A new study by Dutch scientists has found that the Mekong Delta is just 0.8 meters above sea water level, which means that 12 million people will have to evacuate in the next 50 years.

HCM City plans $60.86-million museum project

HCM City has planned the construction of a new VND1.4 trillion ($60.86 million) museum.

 

Samsung, OPPO & Xiaomi led smartphone market in Q2

Xiaomi takes over third place from Huawei in second quarter as top 2 remain unchanged.

 

French artists to perform 'Tale of Kieu'

Vietnamese epic The Tale of Kieu will be performed by French artists for the first time in Hanoi tomorrow.

Ha Tinh busts multi-million USD gambling ring

Police in Ha Tinh Province have busted an online football betting ring with total transactions easily reaching up to VND3 trillion (US$130.4 million).

Sotheby's pulls Vietnamese paintings from upcoming auction

Auction house Sotheby’s Hong Kong has pulled several Vietnamese paintings from an upcoming sale due to uncertainty over their authenticity.

HCM City to identity trees best suited to urban areas

HCM City plans to conduct research and identify trees resilient to natural disasters and suited to the local soil.

12 accused in fake cancer medicine trading case brought to court

The People’s Court of HCM City on September 24 opened the first-instant trial on 12 people accused in the “trading in fake goods being curative medicines” case at the Vietnam Pharma JSC (VN Pharma).

 

Hanoi Pride Festival 2019 welcomes 5,000 participants

The Hanoi Pride Festival 2019 was held in Hanoi for the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community on Sunday, with approximately 5,000 participants.

Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh launches #MeandMyTree campaign

Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh starred alongside foreign beauty queens as they joined together to launch the #MeandMyTree campaign in the Philippines which calls for people worldwide to protect the environment.

Vietnam wins prizes at China – ASEAN Theatre Festival

Vietnam has won two prizes at the 7th China – ASEAN Theatre Festival in Nanning city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China.

Technology is key to labor problems in Vietnam

Vietnam is considered an attractive destination for investors thanks to the cheap labor force. In 2019, the minimum zonal wages of Vietnamese workers ranged between VND2.92 million and 4.18 million.

No prime time at Noi Bai airport left for Vinpearl Air’s flights

Vingroup’s Vinpearl Air selected Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi as its base, however, no prime flight slots are available for the carrier’s flights.

Vietnam, Germany mark 44th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Vietnam and Germany set up diplomatic relations on September 23, 1975. The ties were elevated to a strategic partnership in October 2011. Germany has become Vietnam’s top trade partner in the EU.

Vietnam's Mekong Delta declares urgent erosion situation

A number of provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta facing serious erosion along rivers and coastal areas are taking measures to protect the land and people in the area.

Le Quang Liem out of FIDE World Cup after fourth round

Vietnamese Grandmaster Quang Liem was knocked out of the FIDE World Cup after losing to defending champion Levon Aronian of Armenia in a tie-break on Sunday in Russia.

Northern Vietnam forecasted to see warmer winter this year

The northern region of Vietnam has been predicted to experience a warmer winter this year, said an official from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

 

VN banks boost sales of mortgaged assets to resolve bad debts

Many banks are auctioning mortgaged assets, mainly real estate, worth trillions of Vietnamese dong to speed up the resolution of non-performing loans.

 

Transport Ministry cracks down on container trucks violating transport rules

The Ministry of Transport has taken steps to prevent the increasing number of accidents involving cargo trucks and container trucks.

Saudi Arabia, Vietnam enhance trade exchange

The trade volume between Saudi Arabia and Vietnam has witnessed impressive growth. Last year, the trade exchange reached about US$1.81 billion. The current volume stands at nearly $1.05 billion.