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Vietnam strengthens fight against desertification, land degradation

World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed each year on June 17 to promote public awareness of international efforts to reverse desertification.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 09:09:00

Vietnamese holiday-goers show a preference for Southeast Asian cities

Growing affluence has spurred Vietnamese holiday-goers to spend more on foreign jaunts, and Southeast Asia is heavily favored for this summer.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 09:06:00

Banks to work harder to promote credit access

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and credit institutions are set to augment efforts in the coming time so as to promote people and businesses’ access to credit.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 09:02:00

Air quality forecasts are limited due to lack of monitoring stations

Though air pollution has worsened in Hanoi and HCM City, air quality forecasts are insufficient because of a lack of monitoring stations.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 08:44:00

First direct Phnom Penh-Da Nang flight to be launched

Cambodian carrier Angkok Air will soon launch the first ever direct flight between Phnom Penh and Vietnam's tourism hub Da Nang.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 08:42:00

Vietnamese firms urged to make use of CPTPP

Preferential export taxes offered by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are expected to be promulgated this month. However, the tax reduction is only one of the incentives for Vietnamese goods when entering markets, not a ‘lifesaver’ for businesses, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 08:40:00

Seminar boosts national e-medical record software application

Measures to accelerate the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) in health facilities nationwide were sought during a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 17.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 08:35:00