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New entrants smother Vietnam’s aviation market

The saturated aviation market has brought about the race to the bottom price war, driving the profitability of the core business of some domestic carriers down to nearly zero.

Demand for container shipments in Vietnam surges amid US-China trade war

The number of container equivalents of goods shipped in and out of Vietnam annually may reach 23 million by 2025, up 64% in 2019.

Northern and central Vietnam expect new heat wave

A western low-pressure area and the southwest wind will bring a new heat wave to the northern and central region, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Hanoi proposes construction of third metro line

Hanoi City People's Committee has just proposed the construction of the third metro project connecting Hanoi Station to Hoang Mai District.

Phu Cat Airport to welcome first international flight

Phu Cat Airport in Binh Dinh Province is finishing preparations to serve its first international flight in September this year.

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Japanese firm acquires Vietnam’s digital advertising firm

 

Experts warn of rising burnout syndrome among young people

More and more young people are suffering from the effects of burnout, an expert has warned.

No honey means no money for these villagers

Ho Van Phuoc is absolutely buzzing about bees. That's because the Phuoc Loc Commune, Phuoc Son District, Quang Nam Province resident has hundreds of nest boxes on tree trunks that provide the main source of income for his family.

Hai Phong FC ordered to pat $200,000 to former player

Hai Phong FC have been ordered to pay a former player VND5 billion (US$200,000), or face a transfer ban.

Dangerous weedkiller still used despite ban

Despite its negative effects on human health and the environment and a Government ban from February, Paraquat is still being traded in Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.

HCM City to revoke licences for construction projects behind schedule

The HCM City Department of Transport will withdraw licences or not grant new licences for construction projects that are behind schedule.

Hanoi: Residents demand compensation over pollution

Residents on the outskirts of Hanoi affected by serious pollution have urged local authorities to pay them compensation by the end of this month.

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CPTPP opens up opportunities for agricultural products

 

New law enables Vietnam Coast Guard to operate outside Vietnamese waters

Coast Guard Commander Lieuternant General Nguyen Van Son Viet Nam, talks to the Vietnam News Agency about a new law which took effect this month.

Driving tests first stop in improving road safety

In many countries, passing one’s driving test is a rite of passage, on par with graduation or being able to vote.

Former pharma firm exec may face death penalty

Nguyen Minh Hung, 41, former chairman and general director of Vietnamese pharmaceutical firm VN Pharma, could face the death penalty for trading in fake cancer drugs.

 

Dead fetuses in Ca Mau-based waste treatment plant confirmed

The competent agencies have determined that the bones found buried at a waste treatment plant in Ca Mau Province belonged to human fetuses, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported.

 

HCM City struggles to deal with teacher shortage

Schools and universities in HCM City are having to deal with a shortage of teachers for the coming new school year.

Filipino Secretary of Foreign Affairs to visit Vietnam next week

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Teodoro Lopez Locsin will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from July 8-9, according to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry.

Father arrested for allegedly raping daughter

A man in Phu Tho Province has been arrested after being suspected of sexually abusing his daughter.