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Le Mat village brings traditional Tet to thousands
A Hanoi-based group keen on preserving the ancient values of communal houses will host its annual gathering featuring various traditional customs celebrating the Lunar New Year Festival on January 26 and 27 in the capital.
Compensation for expropriated land “detached” from market value
The Government’s mechanism to calculate the compensation rate for residents whose land it takes for public purposes is "detached" from the market value instead of relying on it, leading to prolonged opposition and grievances from those affected.
Marine plastic pollution requires international cooperation
There are two key components needed to rid the oceans of plastic, a senior professor has warned.
Water puppetry to highlight Vietnamese art at int’l festival
Vietnamese water puppetry will represent the national performing arts at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK), which will be held from January 20 to 26 in India.
Healthcare sector strives to control epidemic
This year, the healthcare sector aims to reduce death rates caused by diseases and epidemics to increase life expectancy.
Vietnamese speaker on mission to inspire youngsters
Inspirational speaker Dang Kim Phuong has been voted onto the directorial board of the International Youth Parliament (IYP).
ATF 2019 affirms Vietnam’s standing on regional and world stage: Minister
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) is taking place in Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from January 14-18.
Central bank issues roadmap for ATM card upgrades
Under a new regulation, commercial banks will have to switch 30 percent of their current magnetic strip ATM cards – more than 25 million in total – to chip cards by the end of this year to enhance safety and service quality.
Banks post high profits in 2018
Despite the central bank’s tightened monetary policy, many banks reported good business performance last year thanks to improved bad debt resolution and rising income from services.
HCM City seeks cheaper logistics
Logistics fees in Vietnam account for nearly 21 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with transport making up 60 percent of the figure, twice as much as some developed economies.