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Credit institutions warned about P2P lending

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has warned Vietnamese credit institutions and foreign banks in the country to be cautious before working with peer-to-peer (P2P) lending companies as there are many risks related to the service.

 

HCM City to host international track and field tourney

The 26th Ho Chi Minh City International Track and Field Vietnam Open 2019 will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium from July 17-19.

 

Carnival marks 20 years since Hanoi was named a ‘City for Peace’

Thousands of locals and visitors joined a grand ceremony and a lively street carnival on July 13 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s recognition as ‘City for Peace’ by UNESCO.

Champa culture antiques uncovered in Phu Yen province

Archaeologists from the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology have discovered antiques and architectural works of Champa culture dating back to the fourth century in Dong Mieu area in Phu Yen.

Vietnam plans to become leading digital economy in ASEAN by 2030

Vietnam will become a leading digital country and economy in the ASEAN region by 2030 and allow testing of new technologies in the digital economy.

 

HCM City bus services seek higher subsidy

Nine of 13 bus enterprises and co-ops in Ho Chi Minh City have asked for a reduction of bus trips on several lines as their subsidies are lower than bus owners’ expenditures.

 

HCM City slow to finish renovation of old tenements

Three years after a five-year plan to renovate half of the 476 old tenements was announced by HCMC’s authorities, only a fraction of them have been refurbished or rebuilt, causing suffering to many people living in them.

 

Australian triathlete triumphs at IPPGroup Challenge Vietnam

Australian triathlete Steve McKenna won the title of the IPPGroup Challenge Vietnam 2019 Triathlon, which took place in Nha Trang city in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on July 14.

 

Japan's new labour visa policy to benefit Vietnamese workers

Vietnam expects to send more workers to Japan and the workers could earn more in the country thanks to Japan’s new policy on specified skills visa.

 

Asian women’s U23 volleyball tourney begins in Hanoi

The third Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship – the Dong Luc Cup - kicked off in Hanoi on July 13.

 

Vietnam boosts production of specialty coffee

Vietnam is boosting the growing of specialty coffee in an effort to raise coffee quality and the country’s coffee export value.

 

Ethnic space in Hanoi's outskirts allures culture lovers

Just about 40 km from Hanoi’s centre, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is an ideal destination for those who are hungry for getting an insight into the real life of ethnic groups.

 

Startup contest launched for Vietnamese students in Australia

The Vietnamese Students’ Association of New South Wales (VSA NSW) organised a conference on July 13 to kick off the first startup competition for Vietnamese students and alumni in Australia.

 

Six Vietnamese students to compete in Int’l Mathematical Olympiad

Six outstanding students of Vietnam will take part in the 60th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2019 in Bath city, the United Kingdom, according the Ministry of Education and Training.

 

Vietnam wins three golds at 50th International Physics Olympiad

All five members of the Vietnamese team participating in the 50th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) which concluded in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 14, won medals, including three gold medals and two silvers.

 

NA Standing Committee opens 35th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee opened its 35th session on July 15 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

 

Student enrollment rise pressures HCM City schools

HCM City has seen a sharp rise in the number of students, putting more pressure on many local schools which lack facilities.

Preschools in HCM City's industrial parks need more support

Preschool education in export processing zones and industrial parks in HCM City must receive more support to meet workers' childcare needs, education officials said.

 

South Korea to help improve Vietnamese rice quality

South Korea will provide 5 billion won (USD4.5 million) to help improve the rice quality in Vietnam’s Red River delta region.

Unplanned Thai jackfruit farming pose risks

The Department of Crop Production has warned farmers about possible risks when growing Thai jackfruits without planning.