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Keeping the fire of hand embroidery alive

Since Vietnam became a republic in 1945, many craft villages have moved away from their traditional sources of income. One start-up business is trying to update and maintain the 300-year-old craft of embroidery

Vietnam determined to win against Yemen: Park Hang-seo

 Vietnam will give everything to earn the full three points in the last group match with Yemen, coach Park Hang-seo told a press conference prior to the game at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, on January 15.

Vietnamese businesses actively invest in information security

 Reports from Kaspersky Lab in Vietnam show that in the beginning of 2019, Vietnamese companies are actively investing in information security (IS), especially related to Business-to-Business (B2B) type.

Vietnam needs to be proactive in dealing with safeguard trade measures

VietNamNet Bridge - Steel, fiber, household-use products and electronics in Vietnam are vulnerable to anti-dumping and anti-countervailing duties imposed by other countries. 

HCMC police adopt new tech to reduce crime in year-end

 Police in Ho Chi Minh City will continue adopting new technologies to reduce crime in 2019.

First sight of blossoming peach trees in Hanoi are first sign of Tet

Many peach trees have begun to grow along Lac Long Quan road in Tay Ho district, Hanoi, signaling the approach of the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Online trade in VN needs daring, smart business people

 Online commerce in Vietnam has never seen such a bloom as it is now. 

Netflix may turn a corner in Vietnam

 As Netflix is taking the cinema industry by storm across the world, it cannot take over Vietnam, despite being launched for three years.

Vinaconex elects CEO of Vihajico as chairman

 Dao Ngoc Thanh, CEO of Vihajico, the investor of Ecopark, and representative of An Quy Hung Co., Ltd., was elected as chairman of Vinaconex.

Facebook is accused of violating Vietnamese laws

 The latest announcement of the Ministry of Information and Communications' Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information stated that Facebook has been seriously violating Vietnamese laws related to information management, tax, and advertising.

Measles outbreak in the southern region reported

 The number of patients with measles has been on the rise in HCM City as well as other southern provinces.

Credit growth moderation positive for Vietnam’s banks: Moody’s

 A moderation in Vietnamese banks’ credit growth is a positive for their asset quality and capitalisation, Moody’s Investors Service said in a recent report.

VNDS has biggest share of 2018 derivatives market

 VNDirect Securities Corporation (VNDS) had the biggest market share out of futures brokerages on the derivatives market in 2018, according to the Ha Noi Stock Exchange (HNX).

Runner dies during HCM City International Marathon

 Runner Vo Van Thom died after collapsing 18 kilometres into the HCM City International Marathon over the weekend. He was 24 years old.

Asian Cup 2019: Que Ngoc Hai among 10 best performers of second round

 Football website Fox Sports Asia has named Vietnamese defender Que Ngoc Hai one of the 10 best performers from the second round of matches at the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019.

Vietnam viewed as a leading investment destination in Asia

 Vietnam has been named one of the leading investment destinations in Asia for a second straight year in a recent survey by the major audit firm PwC.

Vietnamese NA Chairwoman calls for stronger cooperation in APPF

 Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called on member parliaments of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) to continue with their comprehensive and close cooperation in all spheres.

Trial of former senior security officials scheduled for Jan. 28

 The People’s Court of Hanoi has decided to open the first-instance trial on January 28 for two former Deputy Ministers of Public Security.

Paintings featuring “Year of the Pig” go on show in Hanoi

A painting exhibition, themed “the Year of the Pig”, featuring 60 works by 33 contemporary painters, is taking place in Hanoi from January 15 to 23.

CPTPP brings opportunities, challenges to Vietnam’s agriculture

 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has recently taken effect in Vietnam, which will bring about both opportunities and challenges for many fields, including agriculture.