QR codes fail to meet expectations

Since early 2018, Hà Nội’s consumers have been able to scan quick response (QR) codes to trace the origins of agricultural products sold at supermarkets and convenience store; however, the impact of this change has been limited because producers find the system difficult to apply and consumers do not fully trust the codes' authenticity.

Rich farmer devotes his life to helping others

For nearly 10 years, he has been an indispensable part of Phú Thành Commune, Phú Tân District, famous for a work-hard mentality and devoting his time and money to his charity pursuits.

Licence compulsory for motorbike drivers in Hà Nội

Drivers of xe ôm – 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 on the management and use of non-motorised vehicles and motorcycles in the capital city of Hà Nội.

Four killed, one injured in scooter crash

Four people were killed and one more injured after the single scooter they were all driving ploughed into the median of a main street in the city of Thái Nguyên, northern Thái Nguyên Province today.

Kiên Giang farmers increase harvests of aquatic species

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang has harvested more than 130,000 tonnes of aquatic species so far this year, up 15 per cent from the same period last year, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Principal arrested for student sexual abuse

The scandal was brought to light late last year when an investigation by Vietnam Television found the 58-year-old principal took advantage of his position to call many male students to his office for so-called study checks.

Vietnam Book of Innovation 2019 introduces 74 new solutions

The Vietnam Book of Innovation 2019 was made public in Hà Nội yesterday, introducing 74 outstanding scientific-technological research projects and solutions selected from 141 entries submitted by ministries, sectors, organisations and localities.

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