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Proposed weekly working hours attract mixed opinions

A new proposal for Labor Code amendments to reduce the standard working hours from 48 hours per week to 44 hours has been rejected for its lack of feasibility.

 

Two injured in canoe blaze in Nha Trang Bay

A large fire broke out at 9:15 a.m, August 26, on a canoe in Nha Trang Bay in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, injuring two people.

 

Indian passenger cheated by HCM City fake taxi driver

An Indian passenger was overcharged up to VND1.2 million (USD52.17) for just 8 kilometres taxi trip in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Hanoi: Hundreds of old people queue to get free bus pass

Hundreds of old people from 60 to 80 years old have queued outside of Thuy Loi University in Hanoi in order to apply for a free bus pass.

Tropical depression likely to turn into storm, bring rains to North VN

A tropical depression near the East Sea is forecast to turn into a storm and enter the East Sea region on Wednesday and Thursday.

 

VN banks warned about risks of real estate corporate bonds

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has instructed local banks to better control risks in corporate bond investment, especially bonds of real estate firms.

 

US-China trade war brings more challenges than opportunities

Many Vietnamese enterprises are keeping a close eye on the escalating US-China trade war and have said the challenges from it outnumber the opportunities for them.

 

Trade deals bring more foreign investment but also challenges

With its series of recent free trade agreements, Vietnam is becoming very attractive to foreign businesses, especially in the textile and garment sector.

 

Danish Embassy launches painting contest for Vietnamese students

A painting contest for kids with the theme Rac (Garbage) has been launched at Ngoc Lam Primary Shool in Hanoi by the Danish Embassy in Vietnam.

 

Five more MobiFone officials prosecuted for involvement in AVG scandal

Related to MobiFone's AVG purchase case, the Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam has approved the implementation of legal proceedings agains five officials of the State-owned telecommunication giant MobiFone.

QR codes fail to meet expectations

Since early 2018, Hanoi’s consumers have been able to scan quick response (QR) codes to trace the origins of agricultural products sold at supermarkets and convenience store

VN e-logistics sorting out supply

Leading logistics providers are looking to technological investment and e-logistics as Vietnam's limits in infrastructure and connectivity continue.

Strong FDI brings gold for Vietnam’s industrial zone developers

Vietnam is one of the most attractive destinations for the industrial sector in Southeast Asia and JLL expects that the trend will continue in the second half of 2019 and interest from foreign investors in Vietnam will remain strong.

 

Integrated service easing food deliveries

While food delivery apps have brought many benefits to food shop owners, the introduction of an integrated service model by sector giant GrabFood has already revolutionised the way the service is offered.

 

Dak Lak authorities vow to find cause of land collapse near aluminum factory

Authorities have pledged to find the causes of a land collapse close to the red mud reservoir of Nhan Co Alumina Factory in Dak R’lap District of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Licence compulsory for motorbike drivers in Hanoi

Drivers of xe om – or motorbike taxis – carrying passengers and goods and drivers of non-motorised vehicles will have to register with authorised agencies, according to a new draft regulation.

Teen victim thanks UK authorities in touching letter

A teenage human trafficking victim who was stuffed into a tiny suitcase and smuggled into the UK has thanked the authorities who saved his life.

Car owners still need to pay road use fees: transport ministry

Transport authorities said last week that car owners would still have to pay road use fees, even if the road maintenance fund is abolished.

Laotian drug trafficker arrested in Nghe An

A Laotian citizen has been arrested following his attempts to illegally transport a large quantity of drugs into Vietnam.

 

Vietnam team wins third prize at ABU Robocon 2019

The LF-WAO team from Lac Hong University were awarded third prize following the final round of the ABU Robocon 2019 which took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on August 25.