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First 5G call in Vietnam successfully tested

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group today, May 10, successfully piloted the first call using fifth-generation (5G) technology in Vietnam, the local media reported.

 

Thousands to join responsible drinking awareness event

Thousands of people are expected to join a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi this Sunday to raise public awareness about more responsible drinking as part of improved traffic safety.

Fire safety becomes a burning issue in HCM City

The local authorities have warned about the fire risks at thousands of local facilities in HCM City.

 

Pre-marriage blood testing can stop inherited blood disorder

More than 20,000 Thalassemia patients nationwide have to visit hospitals frequently for blood transfusions.

 

Denmark donates artworks to local healthcare facilities

Denmark has decided to donate hundreds of paintings to healthcare facilities in Vietnam.

 

Civil servants’ base salary to increase in July

The monthly basic salary for civil servants, public employees and those working in the armed forces will increase to 1.49 million VND (63.9 USD) from 1.39 million VND (59.6 USD) as of July 1, 2019.

 

Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelagos opens in Thai Nguyen

An exhibition was opened in Thai Nguyen on May 10, giving visitors an insight into the historical and legal evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

 

Vietnam's southern provinces on alert for African swine fever

Authorities in the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City have been taking drastic measures in response to African swine fever after outbreaks were reported in the neighbouring province of Dong Nai.

 

Vietnam sees just 2 percent decrease in smokers after 6 years

Vietnam has seen a marginal 2 percent decline in the number of cigarette smokers since the Law on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control took effects six years ago, heard a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10.

 

First Overseas Vietnamese Economic Forum to be held in Incheon, South Korea this June

The first Overseas Vietnamese Economic Forum (OVECOF) will take place at Songdo Covensia Convention Center in Incheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK) from June 6-9.

 

Legislators, policymakers should heed people's needs

HCMC leaders are thinking of developing the city into a smart one.

Vietnam touted as peaceful place to practice religion

Vietnam will welcome more than 1,600 foreign delegates, including national leaders, to the 2019 UN Day of Vesak.

 

Sweden: from supporter to partner of Vietnam for five decades

Vietnam and Sweden are commemorating 50 years of the diplomatic relations this year with a series of milestones made over the past five decades.

Shopee leads in active users in Q1

Shopee's mobile app leading the way in Vietnam according to report from iPrice Group and App Annie Intelligence.

Vietnam sea, island week 2019 to be held in Bac Lieu

The Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2019 is scheduled to take place in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu.

 

120kg shipment of cocaine seized in Tien Giang

Close to 120kg of cocaine hidden in a container has been confiscated by police in Tien Giang province.

 

Facebook, Google tax evasion has to stop: minister

Foreign firms like Facebook and Google dominate the digital ad market in Vietnam but pay no taxes, a minister says.

 

Nhat Cuong Mobile shops raided by police

Some of Nhat Cuong Mobile shops as well as the house of the company’s leader in Hanoi were raided by police on Thursday.

Coach Park Hang-seo meets pupils in Phu Tho

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo met more than 1,000 pupils at Phu Tho Stadium on Thursday.

 

HCM City plans to reserve pork, poultry as ASF virus spreads fast

Ho Chi Minh City has planned a reserve to protect the country from shortages and price volatility as ASF virus is spreading fast.