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Experience is key, not an extra qualification

A professor at a leading university in HCM City was so worried he may lose his job and he took to Facebook to share his concerns.

Spurring US investment into new phase

Vietnam and the US are expected to work on a blueprint to deepen trade and investment ties to prepare the next stage of bilateral ties.

 

Competition heats up through new decree changes

With Vietnam’s new directions on drug registration and materials arriving imminently, private businesses are expected to take the next steps for tenders to venture into the lucrative public hospital system.

 

WEF proposes national plastic action partnership for Vietnam

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has built a National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) for Vietnam and is looking for feedback from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam.

 

Quang Ninh urban development project will not affect bay: officials

The urban renovation and public beach development project in the northern coastal city of Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, will not encroach on Ha Long Bay, local authorities have stated.

ASEM talks inclusive socio-economic development in Khanh Hoa

ASEM conference on promoting inclusive socio-economic development in Asia and Europe opened a conference in Khanh Hoa on May 16, attracting over 180 delegates from 53 ASEM member states, regional and international organisations.

 

Korean group to pour $1 billion in Vingroup

SK Group, the third largest business group in the Republic of Korea, said on May 16 that it would invest $1 billion in Vingroup as part of its efforts to expand presence in the Southeast Asian market.

 

Science and Technology Information Network signs agreements with eight more members

HCM City’s Department of Science and Technology on Wednesday signed agreements with eight universities that will join its Science and Technology Information Network (STINET).

Records set at Vesak event

UN Day of Vesak held in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 12-14 set various records recognised by the World Record Association and Viet Nam Record Association.

VESAK connects people from all over the world

Before the Day of Vesak 2019, Chairrudin Kuslan from Indonesia and Bhikkhu Chunming Chen from Taiwan were strangers.

Digital predictions for ASEAN 2025

During the 32nd ASEAN Summit held in Singapore last year, the region agreed to establish the ASEAN Smart Cities Network.

France retailer Auchan’s exit from Vietnam draws interest from potential buyers

French supermarket group Auchan Retail’s plans to sell its loss-making business in Vietnam are already drawing interest from potential buyers, Reuters reported.

 

Tickets set to go on sell for King’s Cup matches

Matchday tickets for the upcoming 2019 King’s Cup international tournament are set to be sold online and at ticket booths from 10:00 (Thai time) on May 16, according to The Football Association of Thailand.

 

Heavy credit reliance puts firms at high risk

Amid stock and bond markets failing to meet expectations, the heavy reliance of enterprises on bank credit is putting them at risk, experts have warned.

 

Da Nang’s largest vaccination centre opens

Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) officially put its vaccination centre into operation in Da Nang on May 15, the largest centre among VNVC’s vaccination system nationwide.

 

Quang Ngai: Fishing crew poisoned by toxic chemical

One man was killed and four others injured in the central province of Quang Ngai after inhaling toxic gas from their fishing boat.

Education Ministry loses in doctorate plagiarism case

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) have lost a lawsuit related to the withdrawal of a doctorate degree from Hoang Xuan Que from the Hanoi National University of Economics.

Vietnam central bank depreciates the greenback against the VND

After appreciating the US dollar against the Vietnamese đồng on the first days of this week, the State Bank of Viet Nam on Thursday unexpectedly adjusted the greenback down .

 

Vietnam stays attractive to foreign investors amid trade war: economist

Vietnam is the biggest beneficiary in the shift of the investment flow from China amidst the Sino-American trade war, according to Maybank Kim Eng senior economist Chua Hak Bin.

 

Quang Nam Provinceto host TechFest

The central province of Quang Nam will host the Quang Nam TechFest 2019 from May 16-18, with forums and conferences on start-ups and innovation in science and technology.