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Hanoi struggles to tackle illegal sand mining

Hanoi is planning to take control of illegal sand mining that is threatening the stability of agricultural production and the environment in and around the city.

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.

 

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. 

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.

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.

EVN to complete divestment in 2019

Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) expects to complete its divestment from both core and non-core businesses this year.

Upbeat outlook for M&A in Vietnamese solar power sector

Foreign investors are expanding in the Vietnamese solar power sector via M&A deals or by establishing joint ­ventures with local players to save time as the commercial operation deadline for the ­coveted $9.35 cent feed-in tariff looms.

 

Olaha to leave Song Lam Nghe An at end of season

Song Lam Nghe An’s top scorer Michael Olaha will join Hapoel Tel Aviv FC of Israel at the end of this years V.League 1.

76-year-old woman travels alone to Thailand

Vietnam’s online community is buzzing with the story of a 76-year-old woman from Phu Quoc.

Economies look to spread trade risks

The US-China trade war has made a major impact on the economy of Vietnam and the country still requires to tackle several challenges in order to attract supply chains relocating from China.

 

Impulse necessary for highway plans

Vietnam Expressway Corporation, the state-owned group tasked with national highway network development, is awaiting an impetus from the government in order to drive the implementation of key national highway projects.

 

Pharma firms debate reforms

With possible new changes in drug rules involving strict conditions for branded pharmaceutical production on the horizon, multinational corporations might find it harder to attend tenders of high-cost branded drugs.

 

Month-long events for children to be held at Culture-Tourism Village

A string of activities will be organised during this month to entertain children at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the Dong Mo tourism area, Hanoi’s Son Tay town.