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Netflix now available in Vietnamese

Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has announced that members in Vietnam can now enjoy the service in Vietnamese.

Social enterprises in Vietnam in need of an ecosystem: expert

Vietnam has witnessed the rise of companies which place social impacts over financial gains. However, The awareness of the Government and community about social enterprise remains limited.

Vietnam sets out roadmap to make hospitals smart

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a roadmap for digitising patients’ records at hospitals and setting up smart hospitals, a conference heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

Hanoi, HCM City build smoke-free environments in public areas

Hanoi and HCM City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking.

Da Nang to host Smart city Summit

More than 600 participants, including 200 foreign experts, will attend the third Smart City Summit in Da Nang City on October 24.

Hanoi to halt bottled water price hike after water contamination incident

The Directorate of Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has instructed Hanoi market watch to put a stop to rising prices of bottled water.

MobiFone-AVG deal: two former ministers prosecuted

The Supreme People’s Procuracy on October 19 notified the prosecution of two former ministers of information and communications (MIC) – Nguyen Bac Son and Truong Minh Tuan, along with 12 other defendants.

Online ads – game of chance

Have you ever purchased goods online? Apparently, most of us have, as online shopping has become a trend in modern society. However, many people say online shopping is a game of chance.

Japan adopts new forms of assistance to Vietnam to suit the new situation

Of the fields of operation in Vietnam, Japan is interested in cooperation to support development not only for infrastructure systems and human resources, but also in agriculture, health care and environment. 

Vietnam – first choice of many industrial sectors: Forbes

For many industries, Vietnam has become their first choice in this manufacturing diaspora, said an article on Forbes recently.

Festival to celebrate Hanoi’s creativity and culture

A series of educational events organised by creative, media and technology organisations, galleries and co-working spaces will be held during the Festival of Media and Design.

Ancient pottery craft lingers in coastal commune

Situated at the foot of Dau Mountain, many earthenware potters in Pho Khanh Commune in the southern central province of Quang Ngai still earn a living from the traditional trade despite rapid urbanisation.

New album remembers singer Y Moan

An album about Tay Nguyen culture has been released to honour the late People’s Artist Y Moan, a rock star from Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) who popularised his region’s music among young people.

Mexican photographer feels at home in Vietnam

Mexican photographer Eunice Chao has travelled to many countries, but nowhere reminds her of home quite like Vietnam.

Women with creative start-ups see hope for future

Khuat Thi Tham managed to escape poverty and overcome the difficulties life had thrown at her simply by growing gấc fruits (scientifically known as Momordica cochinchinensis) in her garden.

Surge in foreign investment through M&As raises concern

Foreign investment pledged to Vietnam in the January-September period this year through capital contributions and stake acquisitions rocketed by 82.3% year-on-year, raising concerns over an economic crisis ten years ago making a comeback.

Southeast Asia educational experts meets in Da Nang City

The sixth version of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Polytechnic Network Meeting began in Da Nang City on October 17, with the participation of 160 delegates from 64 regional educational organisations.

Two talented players in contention for FIDE Grand Swiss championship

Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son, two talented Vietnamese players taking part in the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament, are challenging to win the ongoing competition.

Over 7,000 local and foreign athletes to attend VPBank Hanoi Marathon this Sunday

More than 7,000 athletes including 1,500 international runners from 58 countries have already registered to join the VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2019 (VHM), running through Hanoi heritage sites, which will officially kick off on Sunday (October 20).

Master of Italian body language performs in HCM City for first time

Master of Italian body language Luca Vullo and his mother, Angela Gabriele, will for the first time showcase the extraordinary skill of Italian people to communicate without words but using only the body language on October 23.