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Elderly woman shows trash can mean cash

She may be 87 years old, but Bui Thi Thinh is showing no signs of slowing down.

Schools become home for ethnic children

School has gotten that little bit better for disadvantaged children in the central province of Nghe An.

Changing global business climate strikes Vietnam firms

Changes in the global business environment, along with newly issued regulations and guidance on corporate income tax obligations, have been substantially affecting the operations of many businesses in Vietnam.

 

Vietnam’s futsal team to reconvene for AFF Championship 2019

The Vietnamese futsal squad will reconvene on September 29 in preparation for the upcoming 2019 AFF Championship.

 

Photo exhibition reveals beautiful moments in Hanoi

A photo exhibition, highlighting beautiful moments in the daily lives of Hanoians, officially opened in Hanoi on September 27, as part of activities to mark the 65th anniversary of the capital’s liberation day (October 10, 1954-2019).

Independent films struggle in Vietnam

Making independent films has long been considered a risky investment in Vietnam. There are obstacles in the production process as well as distribution, according to directors.

China no longer largest buyer of Vietnam rice

China’s rice imports from Vietnam plummeted during the first few months of 2019, pushing it off Vietnam’s top rice consumers list.

 

Insurance market heats up with series of great deals

A lot of high-value M&A deals carried out this month and announced for the time coming are making the insurance market more vibrant than ever.

 

Quality comes first for this perfectionist composer

While most symphony composers in Vietnam are veterans, 46-year-old composer Tran Manh Hung is considered one of the young generation, and is one among a small number of composers specialising in symphonies.

Expert calls Vietnam’s shift to renewable energy indispensable

Vietnam should intensify efforts to develop renewable energy in an effort to participate in this indispensable worldwide trend, said Nguy Thi Khanh, director of the Green Innovation and Development Center.

 

Age just a number for elderly rescue team

People often see rescue workers as young and strong men, because they often work in perilous situations. Few believe that someone can rush into danger when they enter retirement age.

Never too late to chase your dreams

Vietnam's population is rapidly ageing, and along with the increasing number of elderly people, comes a boom in start-up businesses among them.

Go-Viet CEO Le Diep Kieu Trang quits

Ride-hailing firm Go-Viet has announced a leadership change, with Le Diep Kieu Trang resigning as chief executive officer of the firm from October 11. Trang has worked at Go-Viet for only five months, the local media reported.

 

Hanoi hastens F1 racetrack construction

Hanoi is speeding up the construction of a racetrack to host the country’s first F1 Grand Prix in April 2020.

BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 29

Spanish firm invests $43m project in Hue

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 29

Lao PM to pay official visit to VN

 

South’s private troupes preserve cai luong

Five private troupes specialising in cải lương (reformed opera), a traditional art originating in southern Vietnam, in the Mekong River Delta region are offering mobile shows for residents in rural areas.

Int’l fashion, beauty event to kick off in Hanoi in December

Famous brands and fashion designers from China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam, among others, will showcase their latest collections at the VN International Fashion & Beauty Festival (VIFBF).

In the fight against sexual assault, victim-blaming means deadlock

Many middle-aged Vietnamese people I know have very weird names.

 

More than 2,000 people join beach cleaning in Da Nang

More than 2,000 people engaged in a programme to clean beaches in Da Nang on September 28.