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Police nab six members of drug smuggling ring
Part of a transnational drug ring was recently busted following a six-month investigation carried out by the Drug Crime Investigation Department, known as C47.
Ha wins gold at Asian junior fencing championships
Bui Thi Thu Ha secured Vietnam’s first gold medal at the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships’ cadet girls’ épee event in Bali, Indonesia on October 2.
Swedes inspire changes to health services
Vietnam and Sweden should strengthen cooperation on improving healthcare services, says Maria Larsson, Swedish Minister for Children and the Elderly.
Fake VND200,000 notes in circulation
Fake VND200,000 banknotes have been found in circulation in the market, the State Bank of Vietnam said in a statement on October 2.
Carrying gold in, out of country may be banned
The State Bank of Vietnam has posted on its website a draft circular that would ban both Vietnamese and foreigners from carrying gold bars and gold materials when they enter or leave the country.
US to provide finance for Vietnam satellite project
The board of the Export-Import Bank of the United Sates (Ex-Im Bank) said it has voted to authorize a US$118 million direct loan to the Vietnamese Government for the export of a Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company telecommunications satellite and additional goods and services.
Foreign schools to be restricted
Foreign-invested schools will be restricted in the number of Vietnamese students they can enroll, under a new law to take effect next month.
WHO praises efforts to boost traffic safety
The World Health Organisation has commended Vietnam for its strengthened resolve to make roads safe following a newly-issued Government decree that imposes higher fines on traffic violators.