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HCM City opens new Eastern Bus Terminal

The new Eastern Bus Terminal in District 9 will open soon following two years of construction of the first phase of the project.

Guitarists to perform at In’t Finger-Style Guitar Festival

Five international guitarists will perform at the Viet Nam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival at the Viet Nam Youth Theatre on August 17.

Safety of reservoirs called into question after plant incident

The concerning situation at Dak Kar Hydropower Plant in the central highlands province of Dak Nong has once again raised alarm on the safety of the region's many small and medium-sized hydropower plants during the rainy season, 

Oysters die en masse in Thai Binh

Massive oyster deaths in Tien Hai District, northern Thai Binh Province, in recent days have devastated local farmers.

VP Bank Hanoi Marathon 2019 to open

The International VP Bank Hanoi Marathon tournament (VHM) will open on October 20 at Ly Thai To Park, by Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi.

Saigon Heat secure VBA playoff berth

Saigon Heat ended hosts Danang Dragons’ Viet Nam Basketball Association playoff hopes after beating them 70-62 at the Military Zone 5 Gymnasium on Sunday.

NA Standing Committee to question ministers

Fifteen minsters and leaders of sectors will field questions lawmakers this week at the 36th session of National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee.

Ha Noi demolish Thanh Hoa in V.League

Ha Noi trounced Thanh Hoa 5-0 on Sunday to stay on top of V.League 1.

Striker Pape Omar and captain Nguyen Van Quyet netted a double each while Papa Ibou Kebe scored the other.

Linh to become first Vietnamese professional boxing athlete

Vietnam champion Ha Thi Linh is hope to fight her way to the top.

On Saturday, she will make her professional debut at the World Boxing Organisation Asia Pacific tournament in China.

Six charged with bribery in protection racket

Six men have been prosecuted for bribery in a protection racket that ramped up billions of dong from truck drivers to avoid traffic offences, Hanoi police announced on Sunday.

Three family members killed by lightning

Three members of a family in Tram Tau District, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, were killed by lightning on Sunday, according to local authorities.

Man appears in court accused of abducting Vietnamese teenager in UK

A Vietnamese man has appeared in court in the United Kingdom accused of abducting a Vietnamese schoolgirl.

E-sports take off in VN after team wins world championship

In recent years, e-sports has emerged as a new and exciting concept in Vietnam after a period of strong development worldwide. 

Arts clubs keep retirees active and engaged

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. 

BUSINESS NEWS 13/8

Businesses seek ways to boost food export

Hon Mu, a nature inspired startup

Inspired by Fukuoka Masanobu’s world-renowned book “the One-Straw Revolution”, Le Xuan Hoa has founded Hon Mu farm in Tho Xuan, Thanh Hoa to make products from natural materials.

Creative centre promotes development

Hanoi Creative City is the largest creative complex in Hanoi. Launched in September 2015, it brings together organisations, businesses, individuals, products and services as well as creative activities.

Salt workers struggle under the harsh sun

Salt workers in Chau Ha Village have put up with intense sunshine over the last few days to filter seawater to make salt.

Prolonged trade war threatens local market

Shares are forecast to suffer this week after negative developments in US-China trade relations.

Bancassurance becomes main service earner for banks

Instead of the modest contribution made previously, the insurance business segment, or bancassurance (banks co-operate with insurers to sell insurance products), has now become the main source of income from service activities for many banks.