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VinGroup’s smartphone rolled out in Myanmar

VinSmart began selling its Vsmart smartphones in Myanmar on May 29, aiming to become the country’s first globally recognised smartphone brand.

 

VN patient satisfaction improves, concerns remain about costs: Patient Satisfaction Index 2018

The average patient satisfaction index (PSI) in 2018 improved slightly to 4.04/5, or 80.8 percent of their expectation, compared to 3.98/5 and 79.6 percent in 2017.

 

Vietnam's dairy market faces supply shortage

Vietnam’s milk supply is falling short of domestic demand, leading to a rise in imports and a race to expand production among local firms.

 

To Lich clean-up infeasible expert claims

The project to clean up To Lich River in Hanoi using the Japanese bio-nanotechnology would be infeasible if wastewater is still directly discharged into the river, said a senior expert in water pollution treatment.

 

German techno DJ to perform at The Observatory

Berlin-based techno DJ Oliver Deutschmann will perform at the monthly concert of Heart Beat, a Sai Gon-based underground music community, at The Observatory on June 7.

Suoi Tien Theme Park set for annual Southern Fruit Festival

Owners of orchards and farmers from 19 localities in the southern region will showcase hundreds of varieties of fruits at the Southern Fruit Festival to be held from June 1 to August 31 at the Suoi Tien Theme Park in HCM City.

European-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival opens in Hanoi, HCM City

Documentaries from up to 11 countries will be screened for the European-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival which will be opened in both Hanoi and HCM City.

 

Vietnam pushes solar energy projects

Many solar power projects are scheduled to be connected to the national power projects by the end of June this year.

 

Vietnam’s economy forecast to surpass Singapore by 2029: report

Vietnam's economy is expected to surpass Singapore by 2029, according to a report by Singapore-based DBS Bank.

 

Ca Mau: Dozens of doctors at public hospitals resign

Many doctors quit working at public hospitals in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, the local Department of Health reported.

Vietlott fails to attract customers

Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott) is reporting slow sales with many agents struggling to survive.

 

New book on Sai Gon culture, lifestyle released

A new book on the culture and lifestyle of Sai Gon, now HCM City, was released by the Culture & Arts Publishing House last weekend.

Let every breath count: UNICEF Vietnam

UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers highlights the importance of raising awareness of the harm air pollution can do to children. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyen Khanh Chi finds out more.

Rising pollution a major concern for parents

Born and raised in Hanoi, 40-year-old Huong – not her real name – found it hard to move away from the comforts of city life despite her desire for a less polluted environment for her children.

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Vinafood 2 sets aside stellar provisions for fraudulent subsidiaries

 

Project promotes traditional art for next generations

Pham Ngoc, a reporter from Lao Động Cuối Tuần (Weekend Labour) interviews musician Kim Ngoc, director of Đom Đóm — the Hub for Experimental Art & Music, which is helping run the Future of Tradition project on traditional and contemporary art.

Implementing a solid franchise foundation

After rapid expansion, the franchising market in Vietnam is expected to continue upwards over the next few years with its increased involvement in free trade agreements. 

Solar energy: Heavy discounts for electricity bills

Many people in Ho Chi Minh City are paying very little for their monthly electricity bills in recent times.

Real estate sector advised to reduce dependence on bank credit

The real estate market has slowed in the first months of 2019, which experts attributed to limited bank credit sources for the market.

 

Six ICT executives join National e-Government Committee working group

The heads of six leading information and communications technology companies will join a working group for the chairman of the National Committee on E-Government.