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Le Quang Liem draws in seventh match at FIDE Grand Swiss

Top Vietnamese chess player Lê Quang Liêm drew in the seventh match of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2019 chess tournament in England this morning.

 

Diverse products in Hau Giang during flood season

On flood-filled fields in Hau Giang, fishing during flood season is a typical activity here.

Social enterprises in Vietnam in need of an ecosystem: expert

Vietnam has witnessed the rise of companies which place social impacts over financial gains. However, The awareness of the Government and community about social enterprise remains limited.

Vietnam sets out roadmap to make hospitals smart

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a roadmap for digitising patients’ records at hospitals and setting up smart hospitals, a conference heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

Hanoi, HCM City build smoke-free environments in public areas

Hanoi and HCM City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking.

Da Nang to host Smart city Summit

More than 600 participants, including 200 foreign experts, will attend the third Smart City Summit in Da Nang City on October 24.

Hanoi to halt bottled water price hike after water contamination incident

The Directorate of Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has instructed Hanoi market watch to put a stop to rising prices of bottled water.

Vietnam to take over ASEAN Chairmanship in November

As Vietnam will take over the ASEAN Chairmanship from Thailand in early November 2019, Deputy PM Pham Bình Minh asked the National ASEAN 2020 Committee and relevant agenciesto do their best to complete preparations for the event.

Ancient pottery craft lingers in coastal commune

Situated at the foot of Dau Mountain, many earthenware potters in Pho Khanh Commune in the southern central province of Quang Ngai still earn a living from the traditional trade despite rapid urbanisation.

Women with creative start-ups see hope for future

Khuat Thi Tham managed to escape poverty and overcome the difficulties life had thrown at her simply by growing gấc fruits (scientifically known as Momordica cochinchinensis) in her garden.

Surge in foreign investment through M&As raises concern

Foreign investment pledged to Vietnam in the January-September period this year through capital contributions and stake acquisitions rocketed by 82.3% year-on-year, raising concerns over an economic crisis ten years ago making a comeback.

Southeast Asia educational experts meets in Da Nang City

The sixth version of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Polytechnic Network Meeting began in Da Nang City on October 17, with the participation of 160 delegates from 64 regional educational organisations.

Two talented players in contention for FIDE Grand Swiss championship

Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son, two talented Vietnamese players taking part in the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament, are challenging to win the ongoing competition.

Over 7,000 local and foreign athletes to attend VPBank Hanoi Marathon this Sunday

More than 7,000 athletes including 1,500 international runners from 58 countries have already registered to join the VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2019 (VHM), running through Hanoi heritage sites, which will officially kick off on Sunday (October 20).

Hoang aims to take WBA’s Asia East title at Victory 8 event

Truong Dinh Hoang will take the limelight as ‘The King’ will vie for the World Boxing Association Asia East Super Middleweight title against South Korean Lee Gyu Hyun tomorrow in Hanoi.

Survey finds only 39 homeless families in HCM City

Vo Thanh Sang, deputy director of the HCM City Department of Statistics, explains to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) Online the concept of dwelling houses in the wake of a recent population and housing survey.

Partnership brings Italian educational approach to Vietnam

Italy’s Reggio Children on October 16 announced a partnership with Vietnam-based Embassy Education to introduce and implement Reggio Emilia Approach, a world-renowned Italian early-childhood educational approach, in Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 18

Vietnamese honoured at ESCI Best Practices Awards Programme

 

More streets in HCM City to be identified for parking cars

The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the Department of Transport to co-ordinate with districts to identify more streets to be used for parking cars.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 18

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister’s activities in Vietnam