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Why are thousands of public employees taking private-sector jobs?
Many public employees have recently quit their jobs and taken a job in the private sector. This indicates that the public sector is not attractive and that many problems need to be addressed.
Vietnam among best global destinations for foodies: Skyscanner
Skyscanner, a travel site based in Scotland, has named Vietnam among the world’s six best destinations for food lovers, alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Singapore.
27 senior Party members disciplined in H1/2022
The Party Central Executive Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and the Central Commission for Inspection disciplined 27 officials managed by the Politburo and the Secretariat in the first six months of 2022, 20 cases up year on year.
Hanoi’s three largest parks are seriously degraded
Many public works in the parks of Thu Le, Bach Thao, and Thong Nhat in Hanoi are in disrepair, affecting urban beauty and public experiences.
Largest travel expo to kick off in HCM City in September
The International Travel Expo in HCM City, the largest travel exhibition in Vietnam, will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7 in September.
Centralised bidding should be implemented to solve drugs and medical supplies shortage
A sudden increase in the number of patients has caused overloading and a shortage of equipment, medical supplies and chemicals at some central hospitals.
The Moffatts shoots video to promote the beauty of Vietnam
Canadian pop/rock band The Moffatts has visited Sa Pa, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Lao Cai about 320 kilometres from Hanoi, and shot a music video to promote tourism.
Hanoi to inspect fire prevention at all karaoke parlors
Half a month after the karaoke parlor fire in Cau Giay District, the Hanoi People's Committee has asked districts to inspect all karaoke parlors and bars and handle violations.
FLC, HAI face trading suspension
The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) will ban FLC Group (FLC) and HAI Agrochem JSC (HAI) from trading their shares due to delays in releasing their audited 2021 financial reports.
Viettel wants to make chips amidst global shortage
Vietnam’s telecom giant Viettel Group has proposed developing and manufacturing chips for domestic and international markets.
Vietnamese rapper 16 Typh hailed by famous hip-hop magazine
The prestigious music magazine HipHopDX has praised the music video of the hit “Million Dollar Boy” by Vietnamese rapper 16 Typh.
Vietnam's top tennis player enjoys record high in world rankings
Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has passed a milestone in his career when rising to the world’s No.332 in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings.
Vietnamese cultural village to be built in Korea
A Vietnamese cultural village will be built in the county of Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk province, the Republic of Korea, heard a recent meeting between the county’s mayor Park Hyun-guk and Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung.
Labor Minister proposes harsh punishment for child offenders
Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung signed an official letter requesting to have harsh punishment for child offenders and strengthening measures to prevent violence against children.
Vietnam needs extra US$368 billion to achieve net zero emissions
As the energy industry has a crucial role in achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it requires a structural transition toward green growth. Therefore, Vietnam needs assistance from developed countries regarding both financial and technical issues.
Quang Ninh refutes allegations of sea encroachment in Ha Long Bay
The authorities of Quang Ninh province has refuted information that it has allowed a project to conduct sea encroachment and subdivide land plots for sale, which seriously undermined the conservation of the UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay.
Highly-infectious BA.2.74 Omicron sub-variant detected in Vietnam
Vietnam has detected a number of new, highly-contagious Omicron sub-variants, including BA.2.74, said the General Department of Preventive Medicine on August 17.
Da Lat listed among world’s best places for binge-worthy dating
Booking.com has named Vietnam's Da Lat city among the world's six places for the summer’s binge-worthy dating shows.
Kon Tum Province records 300 earthquakes over a year
The Central Highland province of Kon Tum has recorded more than 300 earthquakes since April 2021, according to the provincial administration.
Pu Sam Cap Cave: the hidden charm of Lai Chau
Pu Sam Cap Cave in Pu Sam Cap Commune, Sin Ho District, in the northwestern province of Lai Chau, is known for its wild, beautiful and mysterious beauty.
Relaxing visa policy to attract more foreign tourists to Vietnam: insiders
Vietnam’s visa policy should be more open to lure international tourists, insiders have said.
EVFTA and UKVFTA: the same sweet spot
With many similarities, the UK- Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) could be called a direct copy of the EU- Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
VN extends time of anti-dumping investigation on tables, chairs from Malaysia, China
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to extend time limit of investigation on applying anti-dumping measures on table and chair products originating from Malaysia and China by six months.
Vietnam Airlines resumes, increases frequency of several flights in September
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will resume flights connecting the central city of Da Nang with Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur and Thailand’s Bangkok from September 1 and September 15, respectively, the carrier has announced.
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 17
More effective tax collection of e-commerce necessary
