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Office-tel model shows promise

 The office-tel model, which has been found in Vietnam’s real estate market for a decade, is a “hybrid” product between the office and hotel models, combining residential and commercial purposes. 

What’s more to good films than commercial success?

A new drama-comedy film has been taking young Vietnamese audiences by storm, achieving dramatic commercial success since its premiere on April 28.

Vietnam should move away from coal power

Dr. Frank Rijsberman, director general of the Global Green Growth Institute - a Seoul-based international organisation - talks about the potential of renewable energy

Dancers to stage in Da Nang's street this weekend

Over 200 dancers will offer a spicy samba performance on Tran Hung Dao Street off the Han River bank this Saturday (May 27th).

HCM City pushes for use of eco-friendly bags

 HCM City has urged the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to strengthen promotion of eco-friendly plastic bag usage, to limit the impact of nylon bags on the environment.

Vietnam launches book to prevent child abuse

 A handbook titled “Respect! My Body!”, a guide for adults and teachers to talk to children about body boundaries and sexual abuse, was launched on Tuesday in Hanoi.

Law, ordnance making discussed at NA session

 Law makers discussed adjustments to the 2017 law and ordnance making programme as well as draft contents of the 2018 programme at the ongoing third session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) on May 23.

Vietnamese embassy verifies reported arrest of fishermen in Malaysia

 The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia is working with local authorised agencies to verify the information that 23 Vietnamese fishermen were allegedly arrested for illegal fishing in Malaysia’s territorial waters.

Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership

 Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership

Chinese man dies in accident in Quang Ninh

 A Chinese man died while working at the Hon Phao Anchorage on the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long Beach.

Vietnam sees rise in mobile e-commerce

 Vietnam has seen a rise in mobile e-commerce, also known as m-commerce, an effective channel for retailing in the digital era.

JLL: Bright outlook for Hanoi and HCMC tourism

 Hanoi and HCM City have been listed among 26 key cities in regard to hotel destinations in the Asia Pacific region, according to the latest report from JLL.

Police arrest drug ring’s mastermind after two-year hunt

Public Security Ministry’s drug crime investigation police (called C47) said they have arrested Bui Van Bien, 30, a suspect on the run, on charges of drug trafficking.

Job opportunities ripe for agriculture graduates

Some 70 per cent of agriculture freshmen have found jobs after six months of graduation and 91 per cent of them have been employed after a year, 

Cyber-attacks have become a fact of life

 Five days fter being released, the WannaCry ransomware has infected more than 300,000 devices in over 150 countries worldwide, as reported by the United States Homeland Security Advisor.

VN beauty queens head to Kenya on elephant protection mission

 Miss Vietnam Universe 2015 Pham Huong and runner-up Le Hang have begun a five-day trip to Kenya to join in a wild elephant protection campaign.

WannaCry still a threat in Vietnam

 HCM City Department of Information and Communication has reported that computers at some agencies are still infected with WannaCry ransomware.

Moody’s: Strong FDI will continue to help VN diversify economy

Vietnam’s B1 rating and positive outlook reflect its expectation that strong FDI inflows will continue to diversify the country’s economy when compared with similarly rated peers, Moody’s Investors Service said on Monday.

Vietnamese farmers need $4.4b support package: experts

 Farmers and enterprises need practical support from the credit package of VNĐ100 trillion (US$4.44 billion) for clean and high-tech agriculture development, according to experts.

Mother inspired champion

Muay Thai master Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat made history by becoming the first Vietnamese fighter to win the world championship title seven times at the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur World Championships