Seeds of Hope begins in HCM City

The Seeds of Hope programme that promotes sustainable professional integration for young Vietnamese in the fields of residential and industrial electricity and automotive maintenance was officially launched at a ceremony held in HCM City on Wednesday.

Public-private dialogue enabling women: APEC forum

Deputies kept discussions in the implement recommendations on independence assessment during the second working day of the Public-Private dialogue on Women and the Economy (PPWE) during the four-day APEC 2017 Women and Economy Forum.

APEC backs businesswomen

Việt Nam plans to lift the number of female managers to 350,000 when it has one million businesses, hopefully by 2020, Chairwoman of the Việt Nam’s Women’s Union, Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà, told the opening of the APEC Efficiency and Success Target Awards yesterday.

Petrol ship explodes in Hải Phòng

Relevant authorities are taking measures to safely pump petrol out of a cargo ship that exploded last week in northern port Hải Phòng City.

More storms to hit East Sea

Some four to five storms and tropical depressions are forecast to appear on the East Sea from October to this year-end, according to the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre.

Houses, offices of 14 raided in bank scam case

The Police Department investigating Economic and Corruption Crimes (C46) yesterday raided the residences and offices of 14 people, mostly ex-employees of the now defunct Vietnam Construction Bank (known as TrustBank prior to 2013).

Counterfeit motorcycles spread on Việt Nam’s roads

Motorcycles and electrical motorcycles assembled in Việt Nam or imported from other countries are infringing upon protected industrial designs. The increased production and trade of low-quality counterfeit motorbike parts, helmets, motorcycle oil and lubricants in the country is also increasingly threatening vehicle and road safety.

Hoàng Minh Giám Street to be expanded

The HCM City Transport Department’s Urban Traffic Management Board No.1 began construction on the expansion of Phú Nhuận District’s Hoàng Minh Giám Street on Sept 26.

Handmade lanterns survive half century

Artisans from the Phú Bình Lantern Village in HCM City’s District 11 are busy with orders this week, making traditional cellophane lanterns to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tube houses in HN lack fire exits

Thousands of houses in Hà Nội still lack fire exits, according to an official from the Hà Nội Department of Fire Fighting and Prevention.

Subpar wholesale markets challenge agriculture sector

A viable wholesale agricultural market is an efficient link to connect distribution and production. However, difficulties such as food hygiene and safety challenge the development of the country’s agriculture, officials said at a seminar on Monday.

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