HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract

The consultant consortium for HCMC’s metro line No. 1 has been asked to review responsibilities of all its personnel, following a contractual breach.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-metro-consultant-asked-to-conduct-personnel-review-after-breach-of-contract-4225705.html

Malaysia detains 16 Vietnamese fishermen, two boats for trespassing

Malaysian maritime authorities have arrested 16 Vietnamese fishermen from two boats they said were encroaching in Malaysia’s waters without a license, the Bernama state news agency reported.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/malaysia-detains-16-vietnamese-fishermen-two-boats-for-trespassing-4225733.html

Vietnam football club fires Sierra American striker for his indiscipline

Becamex Binh Duong has fired Victor Mansaray for inappropriate behavior and failure to follow the club’s rules.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/sports/football/vietnam-football-club-fires-sierra-american-striker-for-his-indiscipline-4225671.html

Underdogs dream of future without poverty

For Hao and An, two little boys in Can Tho City, crawling under their bed to sleep at night offers an escape from their reality of poverty and hunger.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/underdogs-dream-of-future-without-poverty-4223509.html

Vietnam football club fire Sierra American striker for his indiscipline

Becamex Binh Duong have fired Victor Mansaray for inappropriate behavior and failure to follow the club’s rules.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/sports/football/vietnam-football-club-fire-sierra-american-striker-for-his-indiscipline-4225671.html

Five new foreign players to watch in V. League 2021

With the large addition of foreign players to V. League 2021, the domestic championship this year promises to deliver much excitement for fans.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/sports/football/five-new-foreign-players-to-watch-in-v-league-2021-4224103.html

South Korea backs Hue smart city plans with $13 mln

South Korea has agreed to fund with $13 million efforts made by Hue to turn itself into a smart cultural and tourism city.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/south-korea-backs-hue-smart-city-plans-with-13-mln-4225028.html

Steel giant targets 30 pct growth in profits

Hoa Sen Group has announced it targets 30 percent growth in post-tax profits this year to VND1.5 trillion ($65.2 million).

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/steel-giant-targets-30-pct-growth-in-profits-4224707.html

Better infrastructure is way to absorb surge in renewable energy production: experts

Storing renewable energy in batteries and pumped storage of water to generate power, and improving transmission capacity are keys for Vietnam to foster renewable energy, according to experts.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/better-infrastructure-is-way-to-absorb-surge-in-renewable-energy-production-experts-4222808.html

Vietnamese audiences dominate global esports viewership

Vietnamese esports enthusiasts led viewership of the 2020 Arena of Valor International Championship (AIC), with two local teams enjoying the most streamed hours.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/sports/vietnamese-audiences-dominate-global-esports-viewership-4223988.html

Quality of life in Hanoi better than HCMC: report

Hanoi has done better than Ho Chi Minh City in a quality of life index with the northern city ranked safer than its southern sister, a report states.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/quality-of-life-in-hanoi-better-than-hcmc-report-4223270.html

Vietnam to grow at 7.8 pct in 2021: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Bank has forecast Vietnam’s economy will grow at 7.8 percent this year with manufacturing driving the revival.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-to-grow-at-7-8-pct-in-2021-standard-chartered-4225459.html

A peek into Hanoi’s 2nd metro line

Hanoi’s second metro line tested its first train on Friday to prepare for commercial operations scheduled to start at the end of this year.

https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/economy/a-peek-into-hanois-2nd-metro-line-4225386.html

Too early to draw Covid-19 origin conclusions: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday it was too early to draw any conclusions from its mission to Wuhan as to whether the Covid-19 pandemic started in China.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/too-early-to-draw-covid-19-origin-conclusions-who-4225461.html

Malaysia wants to change World Cup qualification schedule with Vietnam

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is negotiating with Vietnam to move their World Cup Asian qualification game to June due to Covid-19.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/sports/football/malaysia-wants-to-change-world-cup-qualification-schedule-with-vietnam-4225392.html