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One killed, 17 injured in two separate road accidents

A truck collided head-on with a tractor truck on the stretch of National Highway No 6 passing through northern Son La Province’s Chieng Hac Commune early this morning.

Aviation firm proposes setting up Kite Air

Thien Minh Aviation JSC has proposed establishing a new airline, called Kite Air, with charter capital of VND1 trillion.

 

Bank, e-wallet customers warned of scams

Techcombank and Vietnamese ewallet service provider MoMo have warned their customers to be wary of scammers, noting that they should be more cautious when asked to provide their account details and personal information.

 

Con Dao stops shipping waste to mainland

Authorities in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have agreed to burn domestic waste of Con Dao District instead of shipping it from the island to a landfill on the mainland.

VN banks warned about risks of real estate corporate bonds

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has instructed local banks to better control risks in corporate bond investment, especially bonds of real estate firms.

 

US-China trade war brings more challenges than opportunities

Many Vietnamese enterprises are keeping a close eye on the escalating US-China trade war and have said the challenges from it outnumber the opportunities for them.

 

Trade deals bring more foreign investment but also challenges

With its series of recent free trade agreements, Vietnam is becoming very attractive to foreign businesses, especially in the textile and garment sector.

 

Vietnam vibrant with merger and acquisition activities

The merger and acquisition (M&A) scene in Vietnam has become increasingly active with more domestic firms setting up ties with global partners so their brands can reach global customers and develop domestically.

 

Photo book honours President Ho’s testament

The first ever bilingual photo book featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament has been published by the Vietnam News Agency Publishing House in conjunction with the Ho Chi Minh National Politics Institute and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Five more MobiFone officials prosecuted for involvement in AVG scandal

Related to MobiFone's AVG purchase case, the Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam has approved the implementation of legal proceedings agains five officials of the State-owned telecommunication giant MobiFone.

QR codes fail to meet expectations

Since early 2018, Hanoi’s consumers have been able to scan quick response (QR) codes to trace the origins of agricultural products sold at supermarkets and convenience store

VN e-logistics sorting out supply

Leading logistics providers are looking to technological investment and e-logistics as Vietnam's limits in infrastructure and connectivity continue.

Strong FDI brings gold for Vietnam’s industrial zone developers

Vietnam is one of the most attractive destinations for the industrial sector in Southeast Asia and JLL expects that the trend will continue in the second half of 2019 and interest from foreign investors in Vietnam will remain strong.

 

Integrated service easing food deliveries

While food delivery apps have brought many benefits to food shop owners, the introduction of an integrated service model by sector giant GrabFood has already revolutionised the way the service is offered.

 

Muong Lo Festival takes place in Yen Bai

The Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival and The Discovery Mu Cang Chai Terraced Fields will take place from September 20 to 25 in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

Dak Lak authorities vow to find cause of land collapse near aluminum factory

Authorities have pledged to find the causes of a land collapse close to the red mud reservoir of Nhan Co Alumina Factory in Dak R’lap District of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Licence compulsory for motorbike drivers in Hanoi

Drivers of xe om – or motorbike taxis – carrying passengers and goods and drivers of non-motorised vehicles will have to register with authorised agencies, according to a new draft regulation.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to US still need to be careful

The US Department of Commerce on August 21 has just announced the results of the 13th period of review (POR13) for 31 Vietnamese enterprises to export shrimp into this strict market with the tax rate of 0 percent.

 

Teen victim thanks UK authorities in touching letter

A teenage human trafficking victim who was stuffed into a tiny suitcase and smuggled into the UK has thanked the authorities who saved his life.

Car owners still need to pay road use fees: transport ministry

Transport authorities said last week that car owners would still have to pay road use fees, even if the road maintenance fund is abolished.