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Huawei Vietnam responds to Google’s Android suspension

Chinese technology firm Huawei Vietnam has said it will continue to build a “safe and sustainable software ecosystem” to provide the best experience for all users globally.

 

VN State Audit pinpoints violations at BT, BOT projects, banks

The State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) has uncovered several violations in the execution of build-transfer (BT) and build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects as well as at local banks.

 

Investigations into 8 serious corruption cases accelerated

The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption has urged the relevant agencies to step up investigations into and hold first-instance hearings for eight serious corruption cases, VNA reported.

 

No tax refund for Australian boy: Customs

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has announced that a nine-year-old Australian boy is not eligible for a VAT refund for his VND6-billion watch.

 

VN Central Bank ready to intervene in forex market

The State Bank of Vietnam is ready to sell foreign currency to stabilize the forex market in the wake of the sharp strengthening of the greenback against the Vietnamese dong recently.

 

Various environmental activities to be held during Vietnam Seas and Island Week 2019

A wide range of environmental protection activities are to be held during Vietnam Seas and Island Week 2019, scheduled for early next month, announced the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on May 20.

 

Japan’s medals to be presented to Vietnamese citizens

The Japanese Government will present Japan’s Orders to two Vietnamese citizens.

 

Vietnam's first-quarter GDP sees 6.79% growth: Government report

According to the Government's report presented by Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh at the 7th session of the 14th National Assembly, the country’s GDP in the first three months of 2019 expanded by 6.79%.

Five talking points from 2019 V.League Matchday 10

Matchday 10 of the 2019 V.League saw keeper Bui Tien Dung make a poor debut for Hanoi FC and forward Nguyen Van Toan rescue Hoang Anh Gia Lai from a home defeat against Becamex Binh Duong.

U23 Vietnam vs U23 Myanmar friendly to play in Phu Tho Province

The Vietnam and Myanmar national U23 teams will play a friendly match at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho Province on June 7.

Gia Lai struggles to fight pine forest destruction

The Gia Lai Forest Protection sub-department has asked the police to investigate the recent destruction of a pine forest, Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper reported.

Retirement age adjustment needs to be flexible: expert

Bui Sy Loi, vice chairman of National Assembly’s Committee for Social Affairs talks to Hải Quan (Customs) newspaper about a proposal to increase retirement age in the draft amended Labour Law.

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Vietnam encourages private participation in key projects

 

PPP investment model helps improve quality of healthcare service: experts

The public-private partnership (PPP) investment model is seen as an opportunity for hospitals to improve the quality of their service, thus attracting more patients, experts said on May 21.

 

Forest watchers makes mangrove forest their homes

More than a hundred forest watchers from the HCM City’s Youth Volunteers are spending their days and nights in the vast Can Gio Mangrove Forest.

Mekong Delta fruit farmers see bumper harvest, high prices

Farmers in the Mekong Delta have entered the peak fruit harvesting season, with bumper harvests and high selling prices.

Irrecoverable debts make up more than half of bad debts

Irrecoverable debts kept increasing in 2019’s first three months and currently account for more than 50 per cent of the 22 banks’ bad debts.

Nguyen Thi That wins first stage in Tour of Zhoushan Island I

Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That came out victorious following the first stage of the Tour of Zhoushan Island I in China on May 21.

 

To Lich River clean-up shows progress

Despite some improvements in To Lich River water quality, many experts are still expressing doubts.

 

VN Government calls for drastic measure to fight ASF and ensure food safety

The Government has instructed ministries and local governments not to ease up on the fight against African swine fever which has now spread to 34 provinces and cities.