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Mobile World and FPT find new directions for growth

As the local demand for smartphones reaches the saturation point, technology retailers Mobile World and FPT Shop have been steadily changing business orientations, working to expand into other segments.

 

Hundreds of people gather litter on Ly Son Island

Hundreds of people, including Singer Tuan Hung, joined hands to collect rubbish on Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai.

 

PM approves project applying IT in law dissemination and education in VN

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the “Enhancing the application of IT in law dissemination and education in the 2019-2021 period” project.

 

We are glad that Doan Thi Huong is reunited with family: Ministry

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang expressed delight that Doan Thi Huong has been released and reunited with her family in Vietnam.

 

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Private sector has big role in HCM City’s economic development

 

American Center offers workshop on music therapy for veterans

The American Center in Hanoi will hold a workshop on music and dance therapy for Vietnamese veterans from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7.

 

Second thought for rice dominant farming

While the Vietnamese society is still dreaming of turning the country into the world’s top rice exporter, rice farmers are the first to wake up, as they realize that the more rice they produce, the less profit they earn.

 

VN banks face anger over lack of dividend payment

Despite earning decent profits, some commercial banks have opted not to pay any dividends, prompting frustration among shareholders at recent annual general meetings, reported Thanh Nien newspaper.

 

Over 1,000 delegations pay homage to former President Le Duc Anh

More than 1,000 domestic and international delegations paid tribute to former President, General Le Duc Anh at ceremonies held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and his home province of Thua Thien-Hue on May 3.

 

Former President Le Duc Anh laid to rest in HCM City

A burial service for former President General Le Duc Anh, who was also former Politburo member and former advisor to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was held at Ho Chi Minh City’s cemetery on May 3.

 

Memorial service held for former President Le Duc Anh

A memorial service for former President Le Duc Anh was held in Hanoi on May 3. After the service, his coffin was taken to the Noi Bai int'l airport to be transported to HCM City where he is burried.

 

Market volatility delays share-issuance plans

As the Vietnamese stock market has been volatile in recent months, many listed firms have given up on plans to issue shares to raise charter capital.

 

Off-road car race Mui Dinh Challenge 2019 in pictures

The Mui Dinh Challenge 2019 recently took place in the southern province of Ninh Thuan. The off-road car race took place as part of the Grape and Wine Festival 2019.

Park Hang-seo’s home adorned with Vietnamese football murals

Painters have decorated the walls of Vietnam manager Park Hang-seo’s house in the Republic of Korea (RoK) with an array of beautiful mural paintings. 

Beauty of Lak Lake

Lak lake in Dak Lak province is the second largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam. Surrounded by mountains and primeval forests, Lak Lake is also home to unique cultural values of M'nong people.

 

Official signing of trade, investment with EU deals tops April diplomatic agenda

A key goal of of diplomatic activities in April was to accelerate the official signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Viet Nam investment protection agreement (EVIPA).

Fresh policies take effect in Vietnam since May 2019

A series of policies on false denunciations, new emission standards for second-hand vehicle imports, Labor Code on licensing outsourcing services shall take effect from May 2019.

 

TikTok, Facebook vie for bigger market shares in Vietnam

Facebook and TikTok are trying to get a bigger piece of the pie in Vietnam following YouTube’s overwhelming market share of video ads.

 

Hanoi takes initiative in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Hanoi will implement more environmental projects, keep the current 104 lakes clean and build more wastewater treatment plants.

EU, Vietnam to ratify “ambitious” EVFTA by end of 2019: HSBC

It is estimated that the EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) will add 0.1 percentage point (ppt) on average to Vietnam’s real GDP growth each year based solely on its trade impacts.