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Nets on jujube orchards protect plants, reduce pesticide use

Farmers' use of nets in jujube orchards has reduced spoiled fruit to only 5-10% compared to a loss of 30-40% at other orchards that use pesticides, according to the Ninh Thuan Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

AVG deal: Former minister Nguyen Bac Son takes $3 million of bribery

Two former communication ministers have been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes to make sure the deal to sell AVG to the State-owned telecom corporation MobiFone went ahead smoothly.

Eco-fuel and plastic bags face sluggish consumption in Vietnam

Traders of E5 biofuel and biodegradable plastics bags are calling for government incentives to encourage the use of such products.

Life on Spratlys depicted in picture book

A book of stories and photos on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands has been released in Hanoi to spread love and energy from the archipelago to the people.

Mekong Delta summer – autumn rice output to go up slightly

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, the country’s rice granary, will see summer – autumn rice output increase by 150,000 tonnes this year, the Plant Cultivation Department has estimated.

Working hour reduction to create more difficulties: expert

The reduction of working hours from 48 hours per week to 44 hours will create difficulties for textile and garments enterprises, according to one leading expert.

 

73 traffic accidents reported in Vietnam during holiday

A total of 57 people were killed on the roads during the National Day holidays, according to traffic officials.

As VN reels from Podul, more storms could be on the way

Storm Podul, the fourth hitting the East Sea this year, had left three people dead and four others injured in the central region as of Sunday.

Exhibition celebrates late Bui Xuan Phai's 99th birthday

Painting lovers have a chance to see a collection of sketches by late Bui Xuan Phai to celebrate what would have been his 99th birthday in Hanoi.

Vietnam win silver medal at Chungju World Martial Arts event

Vietnamese duo Hua Van Huy and Chau Tuyet Van won silver at the 2019 Chungju World Martial Arts Masterships in South Korea yesterday.

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HCM City seeks public-private partnership in infrastructure developmen

 

Vietnamese defender Van Hau to join top league Dutch club

Hanoi FC and Vietnamese national team star, Doan Van Hau is set to join Dutch top division club SC Heerenveen under a one-year loan agreement.

 

Vietnam boosts fight against illegal timber products

Accountability will be key for all importers and all wood products. 

VN land market an urgent requirement

The country was urged to complete the land market to meet requirements and ensure development, experts said.

 

SEA Games contests launched in Vietnam

The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organisers have launched a public competition to create the logo, mascot, slogan and song for the multi-sport event in Vietnam in 2021.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 2/9

Tra fish export continues downward trend

Vietnam taekwondo wins first gold at martial arts mega event in RoK

Vietnam’s taekwondo team won the first gold medal at the 2019 Chungju World Martial Arts Masterships in the Republic of Korea during their first day of competition on September 1.

 

Int’l U15 girls’ football tournament opens in Hanoi

The international U15 girls’ football tournament kicked off in Hanoi on September 1 night.

 

Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

Leaders of foreign countries have extended their congratulations to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945).

 

American writer settles down in Vietnam after travelling to 70 countries

As the son of diplomats, American novelist Alexander Yates has travelled to 70 countries around the world.