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PM approves project applying IT in law dissemination and education in VN

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the “Enhancing the application of IT in law dissemination and education in the 2019-2021 period” project.

 

Hanoi launches U=U campaign to control HIV/AIDS cases

The Undetectable=Untransmittable or K=K (Khong phat hien=Khong lay truyen) campaign was launched in Hanoi on May 3 with a training course on communications work for the campaign.

 

“Where is justice?” Vietnam asks US chemical firms to take responsibility

US chemical firms, including Monsanto should be responsible for Vietnamese Agent Orange victims.

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Private sector has big role in HCM City’s economic development

 

Second thought for rice dominant farming

While the Vietnamese society is still dreaming of turning the country into the world’s top rice exporter, rice farmers are the first to wake up, as they realize that the more rice they produce, the less profit they earn.

 

VN banks face anger over lack of dividend payment

Despite earning decent profits, some commercial banks have opted not to pay any dividends, prompting frustration among shareholders at recent annual general meetings, reported Thanh Nien newspaper.

 

Pupil stabbed dead in Thanh Hoa school attack

A pupil was killed while four others injured when a man broke into a primary school in Thanh Hoa Province and stabbed the children on Friday morning.

 

Memorial service held for former President Le Duc Anh

A memorial service for former President Le Duc Anh was held in Hanoi on May 3. After the service, his coffin was taken to the Noi Bai int'l airport to be transported to HCM City where he is burried.

 

Market volatility delays share-issuance plans

As the Vietnamese stock market has been volatile in recent months, many listed firms have given up on plans to issue shares to raise charter capital.

 

Off-road car race Mui Dinh Challenge 2019 in pictures

The Mui Dinh Challenge 2019 recently took place in the southern province of Ninh Thuan. The off-road car race took place as part of the Grape and Wine Festival 2019.

Park Hang-seo’s home adorned with Vietnamese football murals

Painters have decorated the walls of Vietnam manager Park Hang-seo’s house in the Republic of Korea (RoK) with an array of beautiful mural paintings. 

Drug addict suspected of killing three family members in HCMC

Police in HCM City has detained a man who was suspected of killing his three family members while under the influence of drugs.

 

Official signing of trade, investment with EU deals tops April diplomatic agenda

A key goal of of diplomatic activities in April was to accelerate the official signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Viet Nam investment protection agreement (EVIPA).

Fresh policies take effect in Vietnam since May 2019

A series of policies on false denunciations, new emission standards for second-hand vehicle imports, Labor Code on licensing outsourcing services shall take effect from May 2019.

 

TikTok, Facebook vie for bigger market shares in Vietnam

Facebook and TikTok are trying to get a bigger piece of the pie in Vietnam following YouTube’s overwhelming market share of video ads.

 

EU, Vietnam to ratify “ambitious” EVFTA by end of 2019: HSBC

It is estimated that the EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) will add 0.1 percentage point (ppt) on average to Vietnam’s real GDP growth each year based solely on its trade impacts.

1,126 people hospitalized due to fighting during five-day holiday

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on May 2 informed that up to 1,126 emergency cases were referred to hospital due to fighting during the five-day holiday which lasted from April 27 to May 2.

HCMC to form team to check Saigon River banks

The HCMC government has assigned the municipal Department of Construction to set up an inspection team to look into the use and management of the banks of the Saigon River.

 

Vietnam sets to have 50% of businesses operating on digital platforms by 2025

A draft project on national digital transformation has set a target to have 50% of businesses operating on a digital basis by 2025.

 

Labor Ministry proposes admin agencies start work at 8:30 a.m.

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has suggested that administrative agencies across the country open at 8:30 a.m. in a proposed amendment to the Labor Law.