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Vietnam, Myanmar in friendly warm-up for SEA Games

Myanmar coach Velizar Popov said Vietnam were the favourites for the Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines this November.

Photo exhibitions on air pollution tour universities in HCM City

Thirty-four photos chosen in the photography contest "Portray Air, Expose Pollution" are being displayed at universities throughout HCM City until June 14 to improve awareness about air pollution in the country’s large cities.

 

Police take down illegal poker club

Police in Hanoi on Wednesday declared they had busted an illegal poker gambling ring.

No hope in Lao Cai cave rescue efforts after six days

Lao Cai Province Police has pulled out all the stops to look for 59-year-old Giang Seo Lu, who has been trapped in a cave in Man Than, Si Ma Cai District since June 1, according to Vietnam News Agency.

Developing bond market can help satisfy demand for capital

Vietnamese enterprises are in dire need of capital to expand production and business, but the current development of the capital market cannot meet this demand. 

Hanoi to have four more bus routes with CNG vehicles

Hanoi will operate four more bus routes using compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from July this year to help reduce traffic jams and protect the environment.

Vietnamese-American pop star Y Lan performs in HCM City

Vietnamese- American pop star Y Lan will stage a solo performance in HCM City at a special show tonight. 

VN auto industry develops but local part supply remains low, says MoIT

The automobile industry of Vietnam has witnessed progress in the last two years, but the localisation rate still remains low, not meeting the set target, according to a Ministry of Industry and Trade report sent to the NA.

 

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HCM City to try again to auction advertising space on buses

Tackling Vietnam’s air pollution

The United Nations encourages the world to take action to “beat air pollution” in response to the World Environment Day 2019 (June 5).

 

Smart cities as essential must-haves

Vietnam has been taking the first steps on the path towards smart and sustainable cities.

Overseas artist to present works inspired by his family’s flight

Vietnamese-French visual artist Bao Vuong will present his latest series of paintings and a performance at the exhibition Another Crossing, which will open at Manzi Art Space tomorrow.

Health ministry may walk back service fee increase

The Ministry of Health plans to halt a planned increase of medical service fees if the consumer price index (CPI) increases in 2019, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.

Patience required in public funding process

While Vietnam attempts to boost public funding in service of socio-economic development, disbursement of this type of capital however remains slow.

Online tax payment a boon to import-export businesses

Around 99 per cent of import and export tax payments in HCM City are made online, according to the customs department. Switching to online payment has reduced work for customs officers and helped businesses save time and cost.

Vietnamese artists to join Famlab in Hoi An and Da Nang

Forty-three master musicians and artists will take part in the Famlab (Film, Archive and Music Lab) Residency and Outdoor Concert in the ancient town of Hoi An and Da Nang City as part of the project Heritage of Future Past on June 6-25.

Vietnamese UN peacekeeper gives CAR kids chance to learn

The whole class suddenly fell in silence, trying to figure out the words their teacher Son had just said “I’ve got flight booked, I'm leaving in two days.”

Dong Nai authorities seek to speed up construction of Long Thanh Airport

The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province on Tuesday instructed all provincial departments and agencies to prepare for a tender for hiring survey and land pricing consultants for the Long Thanh International Airport.

Healing hands from foreign surgeons help Vietnamese walk again

Surgeons from America, Mexico and Turkey with their Vietnamese counterparts have provided free corrective surgery for 48 patients with ankle and foot deformities in Hanoi and Yen Bai Province since May.

Modern garbage-collecting vehicles succeed in Hanoi

On Saturday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees, sanitation workers were drenched in sweat as they collected rubbish around Hoan Kiem Lake.