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HCM City takes steps to reduce pollution in canal networks

HCM City's People’s Committee has taken several steps to solve pollution in four canals in HCM City's Thu Duc District and District 9.

Hong Kong the largest source of foreign investment in Vietnam in first 7 months of 2019

Hong Kong retained its crown as Vietnam’s leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of this year, pouring US$5.44 billion in the country, according to the Foreign Investment Agency said.

 

VN's top badminton player wins Lagos International Classics

Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has secured the men’s single title at the Lagos International Classics 2019 badminton tournament which ended in Nigeria on July 27.

 

Finance Deputy Minister Huynh Quang Hai gets warning

The Prime Minister recently signed Decision No.933/QD-TTg on carrying out a disciplinary measure of warning against Deputy Minister of Finance Huynh Quang Hai.

 

VN among countries where int’l flows exceeds expectations

Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Viet Nam are countries where international flows exceeds expectations, according to the DHL Global Connectedness Index 2018.

 

VN Gov’t cracks down on fraudulent origin of goods

Nine ministries and central agencies will join forces to launch a year-long campaign next month to fight smuggling, trade fraud and fake goods, especially those illegally using Made-in-Vietnam labels.

 

Drawing up legal framework for office-tels in Vietnam remains difficult

The Ministry of Construction has written to the prime minister stating that it has encountered a host of difficulties in researching and drafting a circular on regulations for developing and managing the office-tel segment.

 

Ten Ren bubble tea stores close over saturated market

The saturation of the Vietnamese bubble tea market may be the reason behind the recent closure of dozens of Ten Ren bubble tea stores.

 

Free hugs in Hanoi

The International Free Hugs Day 2019 (IFHD) was held at Ha Noi Indochina Plaza in July 28 with participation of hundreds of volunteers.

VN students to compete in Samsung Collegiate Programming Cup final

Samsung Viet Nam Mobile R&D Centre (SVMC) on Friday held the Samsung Collegiate Programming Cup 2019 (SCPC 2019) and announced the 10 best contestants to represent Vietnam in the final round, 

Hanoi exhibition showcases art by autistic children

New art showcasing the lives and worlds of children with autism are unveiled at an exhibition entitled Không Thời Gian (No Time) that is being held at the Exhibition House at 29 Hang Bai Street in Hanoi.

Foreign interest in Vietnam’s LNG sector remains high

Foreign investors are diving into developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-fired power projects in Vietnam, in part due to country’s growing demand for electricity.

 

Vietnam could face power shortage

Vietnam could face an electricity shortage of 6.6 billion kWh in 2021 and 11.8 billion kWh in 2022. The shortage could increase to 15 billion kWh in 2023.

Vietnamese artists win two golds at World Muay Thai Championships

Vietnamese martial artist Bui Yen Ly beat Ekaterina Gurina of Russia 30-27 to take a gold medal in the women’s 51kg category at the 2019 IFMA World Muay Thai Championships in Thailand on July 28.

 

Martyr’s paintings on display at Da Nang Fine Arts Museum

An exhibition of artworks by martyr Ha Xuan Phong made during the American war in the 1970s is opened at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum.

Hanoian releases north-south motorbike tour photo collection

A young man in Hanoi has launched a photo collection following his tour by motorbike to 42 cities and provinces across the country.

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Management board tries to keep Con Dao National Park clean

Keeping the Con Dao National Park clean and conserving biodiversity is the top priority for its management board.

 

VN steel industry forecast to maintain stable growth

Vietnam’s steel production and consumption in the first half of 2019 recorded respective increases of 7.7 percent and 9.8 percent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

 

Hanoi businessman confident to revive polluted To Lich River

A company director in Hanoi claims he can clean up the severely-polluted To Lich River in just six months.