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Ginseng men in the midst of Ngoc Linh forest

A group of men neatly wrapped themselves in three layers of clothing in the middle of a summer night in July, quietly chatting. They each had a cup of hot tea.

A small action can enact big change

The Principal of Marie Curie primary school in Hanoi, Nguyen Xuan Khang, received a letter on July 25 from a 5th-grade student named Nguyen Nguyet Linh with a question: "Can our school give up releasing balloons into the sky on its opening day,

Fintech putting pressure on banks

Mr. Marc Djandji, Entrepreneur in Residence at VIISA's Fintech Lab, tells about the mark fintech is making in Vietnam.

More responsibility needed for the safety of kids

Frustration, pain, heartache and above all else, anger.

Just a few of many emotions people are feel right about now after hearing the tragic news a six-year-old boy died after he was left on a school bus in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Quy Nhon set to host National Kickboxing Championship

The National Kickboxing Championship is scheduled to start in the city of Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Province on August 20.

Three children drown in Quang Binh

Three children aged five to seven were found dead on Tuesday afternoon in a local river in the central province of Quang Binh.

Concert to spread Buddhist philosophy of gratitude

An art performance honouring filial piety and Buddhist philosophy will take place on August 16 at the Ha Noi Opera House.

Hanoi rejects land use adjustment in Ciputra urban area

The Hanoi’s People’s Committee has rejected a proposal to adjust the land use rights of part of the Ciputra urban area in Bac Tu Liem District.

Lai Chau police bust over 150 drug cases

Police in the northern mountain province of Lai Chau have busted 151 drug related cases in the first six months of this year.

Ha Noi FC become AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal champion

Ha Noi FC defeated Becamex Binh Duong 1-0 in the second leg of the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal final at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi yesterday to become the ASEAN champion.

First 'tree man' in Vietnam

Nguyen Van Son was dubbed the first ‘tree man’ in Vietnam due to his incurable disease of warts covering both his hands and feet.

Young designers to present collections inspired by society

Young designers will present their collections inspired by life, modern society, memory and imagination at a fashion exhibition and showcase to be held on August 8-10 at Melia Hotel Hanoi.

Vietnam seeks to eliminate child labour

Vietnam’s deeper integration into the global economy requires the country to enhance its capacity to comply with international labour commitments, including the elimination of forced labour and child labour, experts have said.

BUSINESS NEWS 8/8

Seven-month trade surplus tops $1.8 billion

HCM City experiencing subsidence on large scale

HCM City is facing rapid land subsidence, which not only destabilizes the city infrastructure but also increases the risk of flooding, especially in the face of abrupt rainstorms, excessive rainfall and high tide levels.

 

HCM City speeds up work on four underground parking lots

The HCM City Department of Transport has told contractors to complete procedures and speed up work on four underground parking projects.

Hanoi first grader dies after being forgotten on school bus

A first grader at an international school in Hanoi died on Tuesday after being forgotten on a school bus, according to authorities.

Valuable anti-diabetic compounds found in Quang Tri organic white rice

Two chemical compounds, Momilactone A and Momilactone B (MA and MB), have been found in white rice grown in Quang Tri.

 

Five arrested for allegedly vandalizing restaurant in HCM City

Five men were arrested for carrying out a spate of attacks on a popular restaurant called “Pho Hoa Pasteur” in District 3, HCMC – a venue known for its traditional Vietnamese dish, pho (beef noodle soup).

 

Dong Nai urged to hand over land for Long Thanh airport project

The Ministry of Transport has urged Dong Nai Province to speed up site clearance, compensation and resettlement for affected households so that construction on the long-planned Long Thành International Airport can begin next year.