Plywood exports face trade defence risks in US, S Korea

Việt Nam's plywood exports are growing despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Việt Nam Timber and Forest Product Association (VIFORES).

Forest fires a burning problem during dry season

As many as 160 forest fires were reported across Việt Nam in the last six months, destroying about 756ha of forest, according to the Việt Nam Fire and Rescue Police Department under the Public Security Ministry.

Đà Nẵng clarifies suspicion of foreigners acquiring land use rights under names of Vietnamese nationals

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of central Đà Nẵng City confirmed that it has not granted land use rights to any foreign individuals.

Ministry warns about online lending apps The Ministry of Public Security has warned about the risk of black credit provided by online lending applications which could threaten social security.

Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods Japanese emergency services and troops were scrambling on Thursday to reach thousands of homes cut off by devastating flooding and landslides that have killed dozens and caused widespread damage.

High-tech shrimp breeding yields high profits

More farmers, co-operatives and companies in the southern province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu are seeing much higher profits by using advanced farming techniques to breed shrimp.

FWD shines at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020 with 11 prizes FWD shines at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020 with 11 prizes

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Japan issues fresh rain disaster warnings as toll hits 54 Japan issued fresh landslide and flooding warnings on Wednesday as torrential rain moved over the centre of the country and the death toll from days of downpours rose to 54.

Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to $850 bln: study Hunger, poor nutrition and obesity not only present a health burden in developing countries but carry a hidden economic penalty that costs businesses up to $850 billion a year, according to a new report published on Wednesday.