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Quaresma representative pours cold water on V.League transfer rumours

A representative of Ricardo Quaresma has rubbished claims that the Portuguese footballer was gearing up for a move to Vietnam.

Satellite urban areas could ease pressure on Da Lat: architect

To reduce the population pressure on Da Lat, Lam Dong Province authorities should not expand it but build satellite areas around it, an architect has said.

Average income of VN workers increases while unemployment rate drops: report

The total average income from all jobs of wage earners increased in the first quarter of this year, while the unemployment rate dropped significantly during the period, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Vietnam working to ensure no one is left behind

Vietnam hopes that no people who made special contributions to the nation will belong to poor households by 2020.

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US plugs its cotton at HCM City event

Richest and brightest flock to Vietnam

Over the past 25 years, American investors have increased their involvement in Vietnam’s financial sector, a trend expected to continue as the country deepens its capital market and young startups look for funding and guidance.

HCM City implements new policies to attract talented staff

HCM City will begin implementing preferential policies this week to attract and retain talented people who can contribute to the city’s economic, social and cultural development.

New Da Nang-Kaohsiung direct flight to launch

Low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific will launch three direct flights a week between the central city of Da Nang and Kaohsiung, Taiwan from August 10.

Myung-Woo Cho wins International three-Cushion Billiards Tournament

South Korean player Myung-Woo Cho won the International three-Cushion Billiards Tournament that ended in the southern province of Binh Duong on Sunday.

HCM City sees increase of more than 75,000 students for upcoming academic year

The number of students from kindergarten to high school levels in HCM City will increase by more than 75,400 in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the city’s Department of Education and Training.

Renowned Vietnamese mathematician Hoang Tuy passes away at 92

Professor Hoang Tuy, a mathematician known for his pioneering works in global optimisation, passed away on July 14 at the age of 92, the Vietnam Institute of Mathematics has announced.

 

Government asks for tight control over corporate bond issuance

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked for tight control of corporate bond issuance so the finance and equity sectors operate properly and safely.

National High School Examination results released

Among nine subjects in the National High School Examination this year, History remained the subject with lowest average score despite all subjects seeing increased averages from last year's exam,

Potential risks for Vietnam's exports to U.S.

Vietnam’s exports to the United States have recently soared, bringing about opportunities to both gain more market shares in the states and potential risks.

 

Mainlanders learn about remote islands via mementoes

An inner-city exhibition space showing mementoes of Truong Sa and Hoang Sa can satisfy all who have no chance to visit the remote islands but desire to learn about them and national sovereignty.

Upscale hotels see room rates increase

Five-star hotels in the country increased room rates by 4.1 per cent last year while four-star hotels dropped theirs by 2.3 per cent, according to the Vietnam Hotel Survey released on Thursday by Grant Thornton.

 

More than 723,000 firms in Vietnam using e-tax declaration services

As of June 20, Vietnam had 723,667 businesses using e-tax declaration services, 99.8 per cent of total operating firms, according to the General Department of Taxation.

 

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VN labour market records positive figures in six months

 

VN garment and footwear firms will have to wait for EVFTA benefits

Textile, garment and footwear products made in Vietnam will not enjoy immediate tariff cuts after the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) comes into effect.

Six fishermen rescued after being stranded at sea for half a month

On Sunday afternoon, a vessel of the High Command of Marine Police reached a fishing vessel that had been stranded at sea with a broken engine in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands since June 30 and took over the rescue effort