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Stories Stories Categories Vietnam Ancient Kinh Vietnamese Might Hail From Africa Instead of China, Genome Project Shows
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- Published on Monday, 22 July 2019 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Results from the project present new evidence supporting past hypotheses that seek to explain the origin of present-day Southeast Asians and Kinh Vietnamese.
Fahasa to Drop Plastic Bags, Use Paper Wrappings Next Month
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- Published on Monday, 22 July 2019 12:01
- Written by Saigoneer.
The most popular Vietnamese bookstore chain recently announced their latest effort to move away from single-use plastic.
After Heatwaves and Wildfires, Central Vietnam Faces Historic Saltwater Intrusion
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- Published on Friday, 19 July 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Heatwaves and droughts have resulted in worrisome salt levels in freshwater supplies that is seriously impacting agriculture and tourism sectors.
From 2020, Vietnam to Increase Regional Minimum Wage by 5.5%
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- Published on Thursday, 18 July 2019 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The new minimum wage will go into effect from January 1, 2020.
Vietnam's Economic Growth Predicted to Reach 7% in 2019
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- Published on Monday, 15 July 2019 16:37
- Written by Saigoneer.
Growth could reach 7% for 2019, according to economic experts from the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research.
At 96.2m Citizens, Vietnam Is the World's 15th-Most Populated Country
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- Published on Monday, 15 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the last decade, Vietnam witnessed its population grow by 10.4 million.
New Proposal Wants to Reduce Speed of High-Speed Train to Save $33bn
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- Published on Saturday, 13 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
As a new proposal suggests, by switching the route and reducing speed by 150km/h, the high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Saigon is estimated to cost just US$26 billion, instead of the initial US$58.7 billion.
Vietnam Among Top 10 Best Countries for Expats: HSBC Report
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- Published on Monday, 08 July 2019 17:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Switzerland, Singapore and Canada took the top spots in HSBC's Expat 2019 Global Report, which was released last Thursday.
US Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Steel From Vietnam of South Korea, Taiwan Origins
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- Published on Sunday, 07 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The main targets of the United States' newest tariffs are corrosion-resistant steel products and cold-rolled steel.
Yok Don National Park Welcomes 2 Elephants Freed From Tourist Rides
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- Published on Friday, 05 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for Vietnam’s animal lovers!
Vietnam, EU Ink Historic Trade Deal That Reduces 99% of Bilateral Tariffs
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 July 2019 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The deal, which slashes 99% of tariffs between the two sides, represents the first such agreement between the European Union (EU) and a developing nation in Southeast Asia.
