Việt Nam makes important contributions to ASEAN economic co-operation: minister Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh talks to Vietnam News Agency about ASEAN-Việt Nam co-operation and the roles of Việt Nam as ASEAN Chair in 2020.

Costly investment required to entice QR code users A QR code is similar to a bar code and made up of black and white squares that can be read by various devices, including smartphones and point of sale (POS) terminals.

Hậu Giang will apply IT for agricultural traceability The southern province of Hậu Giang will apply information technology (IT) to its agricultural and aquatic products.

Schools, hospitals go cashless by December: Deputy PM Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has set the deadline for all schools and hospitals in urban areas go cashless in the next three months.

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.

Health ministry instructs healthcare providers to prepare for coming heatwave The Ministry of Health has ordered health facilities to map out response plans for a possible water shortage amid forecasts of a prolonged heatwave expected to hit the country in the coming days, especially in the central region.

Chelsea condemn 'abhorrent' racism, ban three fans from Slavia game Chelsea condemned "abhorrent discriminatory behaviour" after reportedly preventing three supporters from attending their Europa League quarter-final first leg clash at Slavia Prague on Thursday.

Diseases under control during Tết

No epidemics broke out during the Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) Holiday from February 2 to 10, according to the Ministry of Health.

Messi hat-trick restores Barcelona’s La Liga lead

Lionel Messi continued his sublime form by netting his 31st La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Levante 5-0 on Sunday to regain their three-point lead at the top of the table.

 

Food safety in doubt even with QR labels1

It is not difficult to find meat, vegetables and fruits sold at supermarkets with quick response (QR) codes which help customers trace the origins and quality of their products.