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VinGroup’s smartphone rolled out in Myanmar

VinSmart began selling its Vsmart smartphones in Myanmar on May 29, aiming to become the country’s first globally recognised smartphone brand.

 

VN patient satisfaction improves, concerns remain about costs: Patient Satisfaction Index 2018

The average patient satisfaction index (PSI) in 2018 improved slightly to 4.04/5, or 80.8 percent of their expectation, compared to 3.98/5 and 79.6 percent in 2017.

 

Vietnam's dairy market faces supply shortage

Vietnam’s milk supply is falling short of domestic demand, leading to a rise in imports and a race to expand production among local firms.

 

To Lich clean-up infeasible expert claims

The project to clean up To Lich River in Hanoi using the Japanese bio-nanotechnology would be infeasible if wastewater is still directly discharged into the river, said a senior expert in water pollution treatment.

 

Six communes’ administrative boundaries modified for Long Thanh Airport

The administrative boundaries of six communes in Long Thanh District, the southern province of Dong Nai, will be officially changed starting next month to make space for the planned construction of Long Thanh International Airport.

Vietnam pushes solar energy projects

Many solar power projects are scheduled to be connected to the national power projects by the end of June this year.

 

Vietnam’s economy forecast to surpass Singapore by 2029: report

Vietnam's economy is expected to surpass Singapore by 2029, according to a report by Singapore-based DBS Bank.

 

Ca Mau: Dozens of doctors at public hospitals resign

Many doctors quit working at public hospitals in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, the local Department of Health reported.

Vietlott fails to attract customers

Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott) is reporting slow sales with many agents struggling to survive.

 

HCM City to submit new plan for Metro Line No1 in July

The council for appraisal and adjustment of the Metro line No 1 and No 2 project of Metro Line No 1 project plans to submit a newly adjusted plan for the metro projects to the City People's Committee for approval in July.

Cheating parents need to go to the bottom of the class

Forty-four students in the northern province of Son La have been the centre of attention in the past few days.

NA deputies question EVN power tariff hike

Discussion about the recent power price hike heated up the National Assembly (NA) morning session today.

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Vinafood 2 sets aside stellar provisions for fraudulent subsidiaries

 

Implementing a solid franchise foundation

After rapid expansion, the franchising market in Vietnam is expected to continue upwards over the next few years with its increased involvement in free trade agreements. 

Solar energy: Heavy discounts for electricity bills

Many people in Ho Chi Minh City are paying very little for their monthly electricity bills in recent times.

Real estate sector advised to reduce dependence on bank credit

The real estate market has slowed in the first months of 2019, which experts attributed to limited bank credit sources for the market.

 

HCM City FC riding high under South Korean coach

After facing a relegation battle last season, HCM City FC now lead the V.League 1, largely thanks to South Korean coach Chung Hae-soung.

Vietnam's positive contribution to UN's activities

Over the past four decades, Vietnam has received tremendous support from the UN and its members and demonstrated its responsible member of the United Nations (UN) since joining the int'l; community.

 

Water management becomes crucially important in Vietnam today: experts

Improved water management can help Vietnam tackle the threat of climate change, Belgium Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen said at a workshop held in Hanoi on May 28.

 

Forex rate under pressure of US-China trade tensions

The foreign exchange market has heated up when the daily reference exchange rate set by the State Bank of Vietnam continuously climbed to new record levels and the VND/USD rates listed at commercial banks also surged.