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Poorly paid doctors quit public hospitals, move to private sector

Dozens of doctors at public hospitals in the southernmost province of Ca Mau have resigned in recent years because of modest salaries, the provincial Department of Health has said.

Free trade agreements help labourers' rights reform

With the EU – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) signed late last month, Vietnam will have the opportunity to gain further access to the market of 28 European Union member countries as well as global markets.

Railway stake sales on track

After the protracted undertaking to attract investors, state-owned railway group Vietnam Railways is struggling to pursue its ambitious divestment plans.

E-commerce: exorbitant losses for a single percent

Each e-commerce platform needs to spend millions of US dollars to gain a single per cent of market share from competitors, showing just how serious the competition is.

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Calls for insider traders to be dealt with criminally

 

Landfill regulations found wanting

Associate Professor Dr Phung Chi Sy, Director of the Environmental Technology Centre (ENTEC), speaks to the newspaper Nhân Dân (People) on the need to have good criteria for sanitation in all Vietnamese landfills.

Politburo issues disciplinary warning against former Deputy PM

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee on July 19 decided to issue a disciplinary warning against former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh.

Vietnam demands China to end violations in waters

Vietnam has demanded China to immediately end violations and withdraw all vessels from her waters, respect her sovereign right and jurisdiction, for the sake of the bilateral relations and for peace and stability in the region.

 

Vietnam logistic booms with million-dollar M&A deals done

The logistics market in Vietnam is booming with million-dollar merger deals being signed and many foreign companies striving to increase market share.

 

HCM City builds new climate-change response plan

Improved linkages with international organisations are needed to hasten the progress of HCM City's climate-adaptation action programmes, experts said at a workshop held in HCM City on Tuesday, July 16.

VN fitness club market to exceed $3.5bn by 2023: report

Penetration rate of fitness services in Vietnam expected to increase into the future, according to latest report from Ken Research.

Vietnam to play host to Asia Cross Country Rally

The Asia Cross Country Rally, more commonly known as “AXCR or “The Asian Rally”, is set to come to Vietnam with plans to hold the race in the country in either 2020 or 2021.

 

In Vietnam, homeownership remains a dream for young

Rising house prices have prevented many people from buying their own houses in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.

 

New airlines may put pressure on Vietnam's airport infrastructure

The local aviation market is booming as several new airlines have entered the market, provoking concern over how major airports in the country can handle sudden rises in passengers and aircraft movements.

 

Endangered baby turtles released to the sea

Baby turtles (Cheloniidae) hatched from eggs that had been moved to a beach in the Cham Islands' Marine Protected Area (MPA) were released into the ocean last weekend by the MPA's management board.

Viettel successfully tests eSim service

Viettel has become the first Vietnamese network operator to successfully test eSim (electronic Sim) technology on smart watch devices.

Ha Long boat operator says sorry for bathroom camera scandal

The owner of the Hung Long QN tourist boat which was suspended after a camera was found at a bathroom said that they were very sorry.

 

FK Sarajevo to send U21s to tournament in Vietnam

FK Sarajevo, one of the leading clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will send its U21 team to compete in the annual U21 International Football Tournament hosted by Thanh Niên Newspaper.

Vietnam in tough company at AFF Futsal Championship

Vietnam are in a tricky group for the AFF Futsal Championship in HCM City on October 21-27.

Low disbursement of public investment in H1: Planning & Investment Ministry

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) must review obstacles in disbursing public investment as well as accelerate the speed of capital allocation, especially Government bonds and official development aid (ODA).