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Vietnam, ILO co-operate for decent work

Social justice and satisfactory employment based on the respect and protection of workers’ and employers’ legitimate rights and interests are core values of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Vietnam Airlines employee returns lost bags to passengers

An employee of Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company Limited (VIAGS), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, has found and returned assets worth nearly VND1 billion (US$43,000) to two passengers.

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Traditional taxi firms demand equal treatment with ride-hailing apps

Management of fresh fruit stores sees marked improvement

A pilot project to enhance the management of fresh fruit stores in Hanoi has improved consumer awareness of food safety, but sellers' adherence to food safety regulations remains a problem.

Scholarship foundation set up for rural Vietnamese students

The New York-based Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education (IVCE) has established the Rural Villages Scholarship Foundation to support poor students in rural areas of Vietnam.

HCM City authorities admit to big housing shortage

HCM City faces a housing shortage caused by the rapidly rising population and shortage of new housing projects.

Vietnam’s top legislator meets with Thai Prime Minister

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha in Bangkok on August 27 as part of her official visit to Thailand.

 

Vietnam, Malaysia agree to deepen strategic partnership

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad agreed to further deepen the Vietnam-Malaysia strategic partnership during their talks in Hanoi on August 27.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 27/8

HCMC cracks the whip on projects

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia seek to foster defence-security bonds

The 4th meeting of the defence and and security committees of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia kicked off in Phnom Penh today under the chair of Acting President of the Cambodian NA Nguon Nhel.

 

Japanese FM stresses need of upholding law in East Sea

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on August 27 stated that his country opposes any action that intensifies tensions in East Sea.

 

Vietnam values strategic partnership with Thailand: NA leader

Chairwoman of the NA Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok on August 27.

 

Vietnam, Malaysia ink cooperative deals

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad witnessed a signing ceremony of cooperative agreements between the two countries in Hanoi on August 27.

Forest fire destroys 200ha of forest in Phu Yen

A forest fire destroyed nearly 200ha of forest over the weekend in central Phu Yen Province’s Phu Hoa District, Law Protection online newspaper reported.

Lang Son border guards arrest two for trying to sell newborn to China

Border guards in northern Lang Son Province caught a man and a woman trying to cross into China with a newborn baby on Sunday, in an effort likely put a stop to a human trafficking case.

Low quality gasoline businesses fined in Dak Nong

The People’s Committee of Central Highlands Dak Nong Province has fined three businesses a total of VND500 million (US$21,500) for trading low-quality gasoline, news.zing.vn reported.

One killed, 17 injured in two separate road accidents

A truck collided head-on with a tractor truck on the stretch of National Highway No 6 passing through northern Son La Province’s Chieng Hac Commune early this morning.

Con Dao stops shipping waste to mainland

Authorities in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have agreed to burn domestic waste of Con Dao District instead of shipping it from the island to a landfill on the mainland.

Vietnam, Botswana celebrate 10-year diplomatic relations

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on August 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Botswana diplomatic relations.

 

Malaysian PM pays visit to Vietnam

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived in Hanoi on August 26, beginning his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.