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Vietnam enters home stretch in fight against dollarisation

From October 1 lenders including banks will not be allowed to provide medium- and long-term foreign currency loans to businesses to pay for imports.

This startup is planning a flying taxi service that costs about the same as normal taxis

A flying taxi that you can order through an app? This German company plans to make that a reality in the next six years.

 

Hanoi red maple road attracts visitors

A road in Hanoi’s Long Bien District has become an attractive place for young people to check in for its romantic beauty created by red maple trees.

Ca Mau Province takes steps to prevent erosion

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has begun inspections of erosion sites on riverbanks and coastal sites in Ca Mau Province.

Malaysian referees to officiate V.League 1 matches

Two Malaysian referees will officiate over three key matches in the last two rounds of V.League 1.

Payment start-up wins Fintech competition

A cross-border payment start-up has bagged the first prize of US$5,000 at the Fintech Summit 2019 competition.

Buddhist monk suspended for inappropriate behaviour

The abbot from a Buddhist monastery in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has been suspended from his position for behaving inappropriately.

Hanoi FC's keeper Cong ruled out of AFC Cup Inter-zonal Final

Hanoi FC will be without their No 1 goalkeeper Nguyen Van Cong against 4.25 SC in the second leg of the Asian Football Confederation Inter-zonal Final.

Health ID to be issued for Vietnamese citizens

Each Vietnamese citizen will be issued with a unique health ID card, which they will be able to use throughout their lives, according to the Ministry of Health.

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 30

Vietnam, Spain boost strategic partnership

 

Luat, Hue win 46th Run for Peace

Do Quoc Luat and Pham Thi Hue were crowned winners of the Hà Nội Mới Newspaper – Run for Peace on Sunday in Hanoi.

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Vietnamese player in second-place finish at Maldives International Challenge

 

BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 30

Vietnam advised to take advantage of AI chances to bolster growth

 

My Lai Massacre survivors remember horrific tragedy

It’s been 51 years since former US Army photographer Ronald L Haeberle documented the tragic Mỹ Lai Massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers – 182 women, and 173 children and infants –

Elderly woman shows trash can mean cash

She may be 87 years old, but Bui Thi Thinh is showing no signs of slowing down.

Schools become home for ethnic children

School has gotten that little bit better for disadvantaged children in the central province of Nghe An.

Vietnam urges relevant parties in East Sea to respect international law

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh delivered his remarks “Revitalizing multilateralism for sustainable peace and development” at the General Debate of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday. 

Unilateral actions risk escalating tensions in East Sea: Vietnamese FM

This is not the first time Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh protests China at an international forum.

Age just a number for elderly rescue team

People often see rescue workers as young and strong men, because they often work in perilous situations. Few believe that someone can rush into danger when they enter retirement age.

Never too late to chase your dreams

Vietnam's population is rapidly ageing, and along with the increasing number of elderly people, comes a boom in start-up businesses among them.