The number of people who use synthetic drugs in Vietnam has been on the rise, accounting for up to 46% of the country’s total drug users. Lieutenant General Dong Dai Loc, former deputy head of Investigation Police Department on Drug-related Crimes, said that at present Vietnam has around 222,000 registered drug addicts and 46% of this were synthetic drug users who are from 21 cities and provinces. Synthetic drug users on the rise Tra Vinh and Quang Tri provinces along with Danang City are among localities with the highest number of synthetic drug users in the country. According to a report released by the Centre for Supporting Community Development Initiatives in March 2017, the number of young people aged 17-18 using synthetic drugs have been on the rise in Hanoi, HCM City and Haiphong has increased. Seven deaths at a Hanoi music festival have been tied to synthetic drug use. Among synthetic drug users with mental disorders, roughly 72.2% suffer from … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees rise in drug users
Huong Son complex named special national relic site
Huong Pagoda has been recognised as a special national relic site. The ceremony to receive the certificate honouring the Huong Son landscape complex, also known as Huong Pagoda, was held on September 19 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi authorities received a certificate honouring the Huong Son landscape complex, also known as Huong Pagoda, in My Duc district on September 19. The Huong Son complex consists of Buddhist pagodas and caves and temples worshipping local agricultural gods. The complex was built under the reign of King Le Thanh Tong (1442 – 1497). It was destroyed by French colonialists but has been rebuilt with the support of the State, local residents and visitors. Aside from its religious significance, the complex also holds special values in terms of ecosystem, landscape, architecture and history. The traditional Huong Pagoda Festival from the first through the third lunar month each year is one of the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, helping the complex attract millions … [Read more...] about Huong Son complex named special national relic site
Sun Life Vietnam won the “Best Life Insurance Solutions Provider – Vietnam 2018” Award – IFM
This is the second time Sun Life Vietnam has been recognized by the prestigious financial magazine based in the UK. The Award judge’s insurance providers on Client satisfaction, financial solutions, convenience, business models, and technology platform. Being named as the best life insurance solutions provider in Vietnam is recognition of our strong Client focus and commitment to making insurance more accessible to people in Vietnam. Mr. Larry Madge, CEO of Sun Life Vietnam said: “The Best Life Insurance Solutions Provider - Vietnam 2018 Award is positive encouragement for us in our journey to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. This is the second year in a row that Sun Life Vietnam has received an Award from International Finance Magazine”. Founded in January 2013, Sun Life Vietnam provides financial solutions to help Clients enjoy a secure and brighter future. Sun Life Vietnam is wholly owned by Sun Life Financial from Canada. … [Read more...] about Sun Life Vietnam won the “Best Life Insurance Solutions Provider – Vietnam 2018” Award – IFM
100-year-old London Symphony Orchestra to return to Hanoi
The world-renowned orchestra includes more than 90 talented artists from all over the world under the baton of top conductor Elim Chan. Established in 1094, the oldest of London's symphony orchestras performs over 140 concerts a year, including 70 international performances in all over the world. The prestigious London Symphony Orchestra will bring a performance filled with musical virtuosity and enthusiasm. The concert will also be broadcast live on large screens installed around Hoan Kiem Lake to reach larger audiences. The concert is co-organized by the National flagship carrier Vietnam Airlines and Hanoi’s authorities to promote culture and tourism in the capital. By MAI AN – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about 100-year-old London Symphony Orchestra to return to Hanoi
Vietnam’s public debt could reduce this year: report
The ministry said in a report Monday that public debt could go down 2.3 percentage points over last year to 61.4 percent of the GDP. The report says that this means a public debt of VND3,130 trillion ($133.9 billion) over a GDP of VND5,100 trillion ($218.2 billion). Tran Quoc Phuong, director of the Department for National Economic Integration under the ministry, said that the estimate is based on the economic growth of 6.7 percent forecast for this year. The report estimates state budget collection to top VND1,350 trillion ($57.7 billion) this year, up 5.5 percent over last year. It estimated overspending at 3.67 percent of the GDP. Phuong said that although the economy will be stable this year, there will be impacts from outside. “There will be pressure from the U.S. federal interest rate hike, higher oil and consumer goods prices in the world, escalating trade tension between the U.S. and major economies and rising protectionism,” he said. This will create pressure on … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s public debt could reduce this year: report