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Former policemen prosecuted for stealing 11kg of drugs

Two former policemen from Son La Province Police have been prosecuted for stealing 11kg of drugs, Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper reported.

Related parties in Chinese-led gambling ring to be investigated

Chief of Office of the Ministry of Public Security Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang answered reporters’ queries about the raid on a major gambling ring led by Chinese nationals in Hai Phong during the government’s press conference on August 1.

 

Airports in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh closed due to storm Wipha

The Cat Bi airport in Hai Phong and Van Don airport in Quang Ninh will be temporarily closed from 12:00 on August 2 to 12:00 on August 3 due to the approaching storm Wipha.

 

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CPI slightly increases in July

Balance needed for industrial and agricultural development

Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper speaks to two senior Government officials on how to balance the development of traditional crafts with agricultural production.

DKRA: Hospitality real estate still in favor

New supply and absorption see rapid rises in Q2 according to consultants DKRA.

Volunteer ambulance drivers save lives in remote area

In Co Do District in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, there is a special team of volunteer ambulance drivers who offer free services to local people.

Foreign firms dominate Vietnam logistics market through recent M&As

Foreign companies account for 80% of Vietnam`s logistics market, which is likely to be valued at US$87 billion by 2022.

Underground parking areas a must for Hanoi

With the number of cars and bikes on the rise, Hanoi should accelerate planning for underground parking, experts have said.

More measures for better integrated coastal zone management

Experts discussed plans for Vietnam’s integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) by 2020 during a conference yesterday in Hanoi.

HCM City gets tough on illegal construction

HCM City authorities are considering imposing stricter penalties on individuals and companies that violate regulations on construction projects.

Field opens up for bigger M&A deals

Driven by momentum in growth, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is expected to continue its strong focus on the sectors of consumer goods, retail, realty, and banking in the months to come.

Traditional martial arts to be performed in Hanoi next week

About 1,500 athletes will take part in the Ha Noi Open Traditional Martial Arts Tournament which will be held on August 9-11.

Agriculture Ministry urges northern provinces to take action against fall armyworm

As fall armyworm are wreaking havoc across the northern provinces, leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have been visiting the provinces to guide local authorities in their efforts to prevent FAW from spreading.

Vinalines sells old ships to restructure fleet

The Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) plans to sell 11 old vessels with total tonnage of more than 230,000 tonnes this year.

Vietnam retail sales hit US$120 billion in seven months

The retail sales of goods and services totaled VND2.804 quadrillion (US$120.57 billion) during the first seven months of this year, a leap of 11.6 per cent on year, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

 

Over 380 Chinese involved in online gambling to be handed over to China

More than 380 Chinese nationals involved in a multimillion-dollar gambling ring in the northern port city of Hai Phong will be handed over to the Chinese side on August 1.

 

Vietnam's top players held to draws at Hunan International Chess Open

Le Quang Liem, the nation’s highest ranked chess player, earned a draw during the third match of the ongoing Belt and Road China Hunan International Chess Open 2019 in China.

 

HCM City little boy poisoned after drinking rhino horn powder

A 22-month old boy in HCM City suffered poisoning after being given rhino horn powder to reduce his fever.

 

Child labor in Vietnam down 67 percent since 2000: report

“Vietnam has cut child labor by 67 percent since 2000, and more Vietnamese children are better off today than 20 years ago,” according to Save the Children’s third annual Global Childhood Report 2019, released on July 30.