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Micronutrients fortification vital to Vietnamese children’s development

The school milk programme is an important measure to fight stunting and micronutrient deficiency in Vietnamese children, which continue to be a leading cause of the inferior physical stature of Vietnamese people, according to nutrition experts.

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Food company opens trade centre in Czech Republic

 

Vietnam’s Northern key economic zone gains speed

In 2018, Hanoi drew US$7.5 billion of FDI and took the lead for the first time in terms of newly registered capital.

Vietnam takes actions to have EC yellow card removed

Vietnam has taken steps to prevent its fishermen from illegally fishing in foreign waters to meet the EC’s yellow card regulations on unidentified origin products.

Can Tho women look for better life with oversea marriages

A small ward in the Mekong Delta Region of Can Tho has a high number of women married to people from Taiwan and South Korea.

Minister urged YouTube's advertising platforms to get in order

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung urged internet platforms like YouTube to respect Vietnamese laws and block ad revenues to channels that contain “toxic” and anti-State contents.

Foreign M&A investment doubles on-year

In the first half of this year, foreign investment in M&A deals doubled compared to the same period of last year, hitting $8.12 billion in a total of 4,020 deals.

 

Illegal floating restaurants occupy Red River

Many houses and restaurants have been illegally built along the Red River in Hanoi.

 

Vietnam beat Sri Lanka in Davis Cup

Despite some shaky moments, Vietnam's national tennis team beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in Group A of the Davis Cup Group III Asia-Oceania Zone in Singapore on Wednesday.

Le Quang Liem retains first spot at Summer Chess Classic

The Vietnamese super grandmaster, Elo rating 2694, tied with the UK player, Elo rating 2692, after 31 moves.

 

Vietnam national team falls to 97th in latest FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese men’s national football team have dropped on 3 place and are now ranked 97th in the world, according to the latest FIFA rankings released for June.

Mature students participate in high school graduation exams

The national high school graduation exams saw more mature students participating.

Flood-hit provinces search for missing persons, start clean-up work

The northern mountainous province of Lai Chau is still searching for three people who were swept away during flash floods that hit earlier this week.

Vietnamese PM to attend G20 Summit and visit Japan

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse leads a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation in a visit to Japan from today to July 1, during which he will attend G20 Summit.

Vietnamese overseas investment hits nearly $200m

Vietnamese firms poured nearly US$200 million into 90 projects abroad in the first half of this year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

 

EVN supports one price at 9.35 US cents for rooftop solar power

The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) group has agreed with continuing the current feed-in tariff (FiT) rate at 9.35 US cents per kWh for rooftop solar power projects nationwide until 2021.

Five year driving ban on cheating drivers

Drivers who try to cheat in driving tests or buy fake driving licences would face a five year driving ban.

Prompt actions urged to control invasive alien species in Vietnam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has called for prompt actions by ministries and sectors to control invasive alien species (IAS).

Liem wins seventh match at Summer Chess Classic

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem won his seventh match at the Summer Chess Classic in St Louis, the US, yesterday.

Binh Duong to meet Hanoi in AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final

Becamex Binh Duong will meet Ha Noi FC in the upcoming 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final, the competitions first all-Vietnamese final.