SBV tells banks to up security after $11m fraud

The State Bank of Việt Nam has instructed all banks to improve safety of their money transactions after the Ministry of Public Security issued an international warrant for a fugitive bank executive for allegedly misappropriating nearly US$11 million from a customer.

Student with unique idea for start-up

More than 30 youths everyday wrap-up in washing and drying hundreds of branded pairs of shoes in a company in District 3, HCM City in order to give back intime to their customers within one day.

Delta jackfruit farmers earn big profits

Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta growing Thai jackfruit are earning big profits from exports because of the high demand for the fruit in overseas markets.

City looks to special financial tools

To achieve its economic growth target of 8.3 – 8.5 per cent this year, HCM City would strongly focus on utilising its financial special mechanism and mobilising resources, a senior city leader has said.

Hospital attackers to be given stringent punishment

The Department of Medical Examination Management under the Ministry of Health asked Yên Bái Province People’s Commitee to investigate an assault on doctors at the provincial maternity and pediatrics hospital.

Police to investigate violence at BOT station

People’s Committee of Quảng Ninh has asked provincial police forces to urgently investigate the public disturbances at BOT Biên Cương Toll Station on National Highway No 18.

 

HCMC looks to IT for better administration

To lay the foundation for turning into a smart city, HCM City continues to encourage the use of information technology in administration with a focus on e-governance.

Made-in-Việt Nam medicine use on the rise

The use of made-in-Việt Nam medicines at provincial-level hospitals has risen to 35.4 per cent since the Ministry of Health initiated an ongoing project named “Vietnamese people give priority to using made-in-Việt Nam medicines” in 2012.

Plenty of job openings in HCM City

Thousands of jobs are available in HCM City after the Lunar New Year holidays, said recruitment officials at the city’s job centres.

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