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11 primate species in Vietnam are critically endangered
A new study by global primate experts found Vietnam in a dire situation with an increase in critically endangered species, several of which are endemic to the country.
Police rescue 40 endangered animals smuggled for restaurant
Police in Quang Tri Province on December 2 said they will release 40 endangered animals back to nature after successfully rescuing them from a car en route to a local restaurant.
Real estate giant Vingroup buys into Hanoi sports company
Vingroup, one of the country's largest private businesses, has bought more than 67.1% stake in a Hanoi-based sports company for nearly VND560.2 billion (US$24.87 million), local media has reported.
Vietnamese woman faces murder charges in Taiwan
A Vietnamese woman was arrested in Taiwan last week for allegedly killing a man and dismembering his body, local media reported.
Vietnam asks Uber to set up local company
The Ministry of Transport has blocked an attempt from US company Uber to legalize its ride-hailing service in Vietnam, saying the company needs to set up a branch in the country first.
PM wants US$3 billion in unpaid taxes collected by year-end
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on November 27 ordered local governments and state agencies to collect VND70 trillion (US$3.06 billion) in back taxes by the end of the year amid budget concerns.
Vietnam to face shortage of 500,000 IT professionals by 2020
If the growth of labor supply is not improved, Vietnam would face an annual shortage of some 78,000 IT professionals in the next five years, according to a new report.
Vietnam transgender people celebrate historic legal recognition
Hundreds of people have gathered in downtown Ho Chi Minh City night to celebrate a newly approved law that recognizes rights for transgender people.
Vietnam will become a 'super-aged' nation in 2050: officials
More than 70% of older people have to keep working and financially depend on their families.
Vietnam recognizes transgender rights in breakthrough vote
Transgender people in Vietnam will be recognized under the law and have all relevant rights to their new gender, according to the Amended Civil Code passed by lawmakers on November 24.