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Locked iPhone users unable to use next-generation sims

The next-generation gevey sim has been blocked by Apple, while users now have to use previous-generation gevey sim to activate brand-new locked iPhones.

 

 

AVG ex-chairman Pham Nhat Vu arrested for bribery

The Investigative Police Agency announced today on its website that it issued a decision a day earlier filing charges against and detaining Pham Nhat Vu, former chairman of private pay-TV firm AVG, for allegedly giving bribes.

 

"My Mr Wife" grabs Vietnam's Golden Kite Awards 2019 for Best Film

Chàng Vợ Của Em (My Mr Wife), a movie on struggle of woman in modern society, won the two top prizes at the annual 2018 Golden Kite awards given by the Việt Nam Cinema Association in HCM City last night.

 

HCM City faces dangerous drinking water problem

Over 42% of the households in HCM City are using water that isn’t safe.

 

Da Nang's official Nguyen Ba Canh faces expulsion from Party

At the 16th meeting of the Danang Party Committee held on April 12, there were 35 out of a total 43 votes for the decision to remove all Party roles of Nguyen Ba Canh, the local media reported.

 

Health insurance coverage for ARV drug key to HIV treatment

Vietnam's health insurance fund started covering HIV patients for anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs in March this year after international donors ended their sponsorship. 

 

Vietnam’s renewable energy sector yet to realise its potential

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite having 3,000km of coastline with up to 2,700 hours of sunlight a year, the development of the renewable energy industry in Vietnam is yet to meet its potential. 

Sugar companies in danger of going bankrupt

Sugar companies are in such danger that the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (MARD) on April 3 had to organize a meeting with the sugar association to discuss ways to rescue them.

Farmers get smart to improve business

VietNamNet Bridge – Vo Van Trung has become the first person in his village to go high tech and introduce modern facilities on his farm.

NA deputies want citizens to put down the bottle

The draft law on alcohol harm prevention was discussed at the ongoing 33rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee yesterday.

 

Use of benzoic acid in chili sauces safe, despite Japan's recall: VN Food Administration

The fact that Japan forbids the use of benzoic acid as a preservative in chilli sauce while Viet Nam allows it does not indicate the country’s slack food safety standards, Viet Nam’s food administration said.

 

Vietnam embraces opportunities to be renewable viable

In 2010, Prime Ministry approved the national programme on developing non-fired construction materials by 2020. United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam and Global Environment Fund have supported efforts to reduce pollution

Hue police raid drug dens

Some 100 policemen of Thua Thien – Hue Province on Thursday afternoon raided six illegal trading and storing points of cannabis on Duy Tan Street, Hue City, Thanh nien (Young people) newspaper reported.

 

Vietnamese awareness of cancer's early warning signs remains low

Forty-eight out of 63 provinces and cities have joined the national cancer prevention network since the target programme on health and population began three years ago, the Ministry of Health announced at a conference on Thursday.

 

Guarding Hung King Temple once-in-a-lifetime honour

In Vietnam, the janitor of a pagoda (or temple) is usually an elderly person respected by the local community, who is selected by the community to do the work for many years. 

 

Zero-percent tariffs prove Vietnamese shrimp exporters’ transparency

Although the DOC’s announcement of zero-percent antidumping tariffs on 31 Vietnamese shrimp exporters is just a preliminary decision, the transparency of Vietnamese businesses has been proven, an official has said.

 

Efforts made to develop human resources in climate change studies

 

Vietnam is among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change, with massive exposure to natural hazards.

 

Billiards players to go balls out in HCM City

The Super Master Cup 3C for Vietnamese billiards players will take place in HCM City today.

 

Huge congestion as people leave Hanoi for holiday

Thousands of people left Hanoi on Friday afternoon, causing huge congestion on many roads leading to bus stations or neigbouring provinces.

 

Can Tho: Eighth southern traditional cake festival opens

The eighth Southern Traditional Cake Festival opened in the Mekong delta city of Can Tho on April 12, marking the first of an array of cuisine, cultural, tourism, and trade promotion activities.