Human trafficking is a tragic crime and a headache for in many countries including Vietnam. It violates human rights and does serious harm to victims’ physical and emotional health and to the security and order of many countries. Over the past several years, Vietnam has fine-tuned its legal system, strengthened communications to raise public awareness, and strengthened international cooperation in anti-trafficking. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s progress against human trafficking undeniable
Bilateral relations
Tourist booklet on island districts to be released
Famous tourist destinations located in island districts across Vietnam will be featured in a tourist booklet from Saigontourist. The booklet will be released next week. — VNS Photo by Gian Thanh Son The work will include images and information about 12 island districts, including Bach Long Vi and Cat Hai of Hai Phong, Co To and Van Don of Quang Ninh, Con Co of Quang Tri, Ly Son of Quang Ngai, Phu Quy of Binh Thuan, Hoang Sa of Da Nang, Truong Sa of Khanh Hoa, Con Dao of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Kien Hai and Phu Quoc of Kien Giang. … [Read more...] about Tourist booklet on island districts to be released
Octogenarian runs charity clinic for pets
HÀ NỘI — Phạm Xuân Vân, 88, a retired lecturer of the Animal Health Department under Việt Nam National University of Agriculture, has run a charity clinic to examine and treat thousands of pets for free for more than seven years. … [Read more...] about Octogenarian runs charity clinic for pets
VNG hit hard in 2020
In a separate development, the recent failure of a merger deal between Tiki and Sendo has also crossed the expectations of VNG holding 24.6 per cent of shares in Tiki. E-commerce companies have been racking up tremendous losses and have yet to earn a single cent of profit to shareholders. With the deal that was expected to create a force to be reckoned with – and even perhaps break-even numbers – falling through, VNG is looking at a war of attrition in e-commerce that could last for months if not years. … [Read more...] about VNG hit hard in 2020
Local social networking sites shaken by draft amendment
“If the platforms are forced to terminate their operations in Vietnam because they do not have licenses, these users will be the first to suffer. They will lose a great deal of important data related to their business, and lose an effective business tool,” said Giang. “The drafting board should also work with international experts to research policies of nations with an effective online environment.” … [Read more...] about Local social networking sites shaken by draft amendment
