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Should IELTS be considered a ‘passport’ to a university education?

Universities tend to enroll students with IELTS certificates, but they have been warned that they will only find students who speak English well and lose students with excellent professional knowledge.

TikTok Shop in VN surpasses most e-commerce platforms in first half of 2023

TikTok Shop has risen to second in terms of revenue among e-commerce platforms in Vietnam in the first half of 2023.

Remains believed to be of US MIA repatriated

A ceremony to repatriate the remains believed to be of a US soldier listed as missing in action (MIA) from the war in Vietnam was held at the Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang on July 29.

World Bank aids US$129.6 million for projects reducing flood risk

The World Bank (WB) just approved a US$129.6 million credit to support Vietnam to strengthen adaption ability to flooding and improve sanitation, transport and public space infrastructure in Vinh City, Nghe An Province.

Over 33 kilos of gold seized from An Giang smuggling case

Authorities in the southern border province of An Giang announced on Sunday that they had seized 14 more kilos of gold while investigating a local gold smuggling ring. Police have also detained five people involved in the case.

Foreign investment in VN showing signs of recovery

During the reviewed period, foreign investors pumped US$16.24 billion into the country, up 4.5 per cent year-on-year, the FIA said.

PM asks Samsung to continue viewing VN as its strategic production, R&D base

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday visited and had a working session with Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co Ltd during his trip to the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Investigation into bancassurance’s wrongdoings to conclude by end of July: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Ministry of Finance to report the findings of an investigation into bancassurance operations by the end of July.

Fraud travel combos swindle people out of billions

The scammer often uses fake Facebook accounts with names and photos of other people, pretending to be employees or collaborators of travel companies.

Vietnam wins gold medal at Int’l Circus Festival

A unique circus act titled Khoanh Khac Tinh Yeu (Moment of love) by Vietnamese artists Hien Phuoc and Thanh Hoa, won gold medal on July 30 at the International Circus Festival held in Almaty City of Kazakhstan.

Hanoi hoped to host more int’l cultural events to fuel tourism

Hanoi has gained initial tourism success from the two Born Pink shows by world-famous K-pop girl group Blackpink, and the city is hoped to host similar international-level events to give further boost to tourism development.

Station planning report for the Hanoi railway routes published

A report on the planning of railway routes and stations in Hanoi was published by the Transport Design Consultancy Corporation (TEDI) and the Centre for Transport Development and Investment Consulting (CCTDI).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 31/2023

Coal companies announce strong profit results in Q2

World top marathoners to race Da Nang’s beach track

Victor Kipkemei Chepkwony from Kenya and 9,000 runners from 50 countries around the world will race the 10th Manulife Danang International Marathon 2023 on August 6.

Workshop seeks to reduce plastic bag use at supermarkets

A workshop has been held in Hanoi, aiming to share results and experiences in reducing the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and retailers.

Vietnam finish second at SEA V.League 2023

Vietnam claimed the runner-up spot in the second leg of the SEA V.League 2023, part of the Southeast Asian Volleyball League, after clinching a 3-2 win over the Philippines on July 30.

First Vietnamese painting exhibition held in Mongolia

The Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia and Asia Art Link Vietnam recently co-hosted a painting exhibition at the Mongol Art Gallery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar as part of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of joint diplomatic ties.

Truong Ngoc Anh judges Malaysia International Film Festival

Vietnamese actress, film producer, and entrepreneur Truong Ngoc Anh was the only Vietnamese person to work as a member of the judging panel for the sixth Malaysia International Film Festival, held from July 23 to 29 in Kuala Lumpur.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 31/2023

Hanoi students bag gold medals at World Invention Creativity Olympic 2023

National ballet dancers perform Giselle at Opera House

Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will bring Giselle - one of the greatest romantic ballets to audiences in Hanoi downtown on August 2 & 3.