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Pudul storm expected to reach Vietnam on National Day

Podul storm is moving quickly and entered the East Sea early today, August 28.

 

Vietnam take AFF title after beating Thailand

Vietnam defeated Thailand 1-0 in extra time to take the title of the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championships in Thailand after seven years of waiting.

School bus monitor prosecuted for unintentional murder

Cau Giay District’s investigative police have begun legal proceedings against Nguyen Bich Quy, a school bus monitor for Hanoi’s Gateway International School, following the death of a first grader there.

Vietnam, ILO co-operate for decent work

Social justice and satisfactory employment based on the respect and protection of workers’ and employers’ legitimate rights and interests are core values of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Nghe An company fined $25,600 for pollution

Le Hong Vinh, Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee, issued a decision on Monday to fine Nghe An Urban Construction and Environment Joint Stock Company VND594 million (US$25,600) for pollution.

Vietnam Airlines employee returns lost bags to passengers

An employee of Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company Limited (VIAGS), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, has found and returned assets worth nearly VND1 billion (US$43,000) to two passengers.

Prices of over 1,900 medical services increase slightly

The prices of about 1,900 different services offered at public hospitals have increased, according to the Ministry of Health.

 

Biggest outdoor wedding exposition ever

As wedding season is coming soon, the Vietnam Wedding Festival 2019, an outdoor exposition, is a venue for those who come and share their desires for a perfect wedding ceremony.

BUSINESS NEWS 28/8

Traditional taxi firms demand equal treatment with ride-hailing apps

Management of fresh fruit stores sees marked improvement

A pilot project to enhance the management of fresh fruit stores in Hanoi has improved consumer awareness of food safety, but sellers' adherence to food safety regulations remains a problem.

Vietnam's IT and finance catching South Korean attention

South Korean investors are taking more of an interest in Vietnam's IT and financial sectors given the prospects created by new technology.

Scholarship foundation set up for rural Vietnamese students

The New York-based Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education (IVCE) has established the Rural Villages Scholarship Foundation to support poor students in rural areas of Vietnam.

HCM City authorities admit to big housing shortage

HCM City faces a housing shortage caused by the rapidly rising population and shortage of new housing projects.

Time for businesses to develop eco-friendly products

Director of the Environmental Technology Centre under the Institute of Environmental Technology Phung Chi Sy speaks to Hải quan (Customs) newspaper about measures to help business tap opportunities to develop eco-friendly products.

Japanese researcher helps Vietnam tackle AO/dioxin-related health issues

A Japanese researcher has just announced a project on training Vietnamese health workers in addressing problems related to Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin chemical that was sprayed on the country during the war.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 27/8

HCMC cracks the whip on projects

Da Nang struggles with water shortage

The Da Nang Water Supply Company (Dawaco) on August 26 proposed the building of dams to prevent salinity and store fresh water in Cau Do River’s lowerstream as an urgent responding measure.

 

Forest fire destroys 200ha of forest in Phu Yen

A forest fire destroyed nearly 200ha of forest over the weekend in central Phu Yen Province’s Phu Hoa District, Law Protection online newspaper reported.

Lang Son border guards arrest two for trying to sell newborn to China

Border guards in northern Lang Son Province caught a man and a woman trying to cross into China with a newborn baby on Sunday, in an effort likely put a stop to a human trafficking case.

Low quality gasoline businesses fined in Dak Nong

The People’s Committee of Central Highlands Dak Nong Province has fined three businesses a total of VND500 million (US$21,500) for trading low-quality gasoline, news.zing.vn reported.