Vice-chairman of the National Committee on Traffic Safety Khuat Viet Hung. Photo atgt.vn Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a National Strategy for Road Safety over the next ten years. Do you think it is ambitious to reduce the number of fatalities to zero by 2045? … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045
93 year old rescued by garbage man
Vietnam to consider legal framework for cryptocurrency
Accordingly, the State Bank affirmed that it is illegal to use, save, or supply Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, and perpetrators will be fined up to VND200 million (about US$8,649). Similarly, causing financial damage to others by exploiting cryptocurrencies results in a fine of VND100-300 million (about US$4,326-12,979), or 6 months to 3 years in jail (Article 206 of the 2015 Penal Code, amended in 2017). … [Read more...] about Vietnam to consider legal framework for cryptocurrency
Repairs on Vietnam’s two undersea cables to take another month
The APG cable, officially launched in December 2016, is capable of providing bandwidths of up to 54 Tbps (Terabit per second). It runs for around 10,400 km, with connection points in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Repairs on Vietnam’s two undersea cables to take another month
VAVA asked to further support Agent Orange/dioxin victims
Addressing the event, General Vinh underscored that the Ministry of National Defense (MND) has always taken care of and supported the association to fulfill its missions. Meanwhile, Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich also directed military units to work with the VAVA in overcoming post-war toxic chemical consequences. … [Read more...] about VAVA asked to further support Agent Orange/dioxin victims
Steel mogul lives secluded life, but still makes important decisions for Hoa Sen
Huge volume of new shares, record liquidity put HoSE system under pressure The HCM City Stock Exchange (HoSE)’s technical system was under significant pressure with billions of new shares recently listed and to be listed on the bourse and huge cash inflow which boosted the market liquidity to record levels. … [Read more...] about Steel mogul lives secluded life, but still makes important decisions for Hoa Sen