VIETNAM NEWS
Too short to study? This university in Vietnam sparks debate with its height requirement for admissions
The School of Management and Business (HSB) at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has faced controversy over its stance linking height to success, prompting a debate following a report by DW News. HSB set minimum height requirements of 1.58 meters for females and 1.65 meters for males for admission, with potential exceptions noted. After public scrutiny and Ministry of Education intervention, HSB revised its criteria, removing the height requirement from all but the Management and Security program.
Nandini hits new milestone with 10 mn litres of milk procurement daily
Karnataka achieves record daily milk procurement of 10 million litres, prompting increased subsidy burden. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlights growth in dairy sector under Nandini brand, despite opposition claims of milk price hikes.
India catching up with China, Vietnam on phone exports
India is rapidly narrowing the gap with China and Vietnam in mobile phone exports. In FY24, while mobile phone exports from China and Vietnam declined by 2.78% and 17.6% respectively, Indian exports surged by 40.5%, according to officials citing global trade data. India has captured nearly 50% of the reduction in mobile phone exports from these two countries, aligning with its objective of absorbing a significant portion of the supply chain shift from China.
Philippines rules out invoking defence treaty with US after South China Sea clash with the Dragon
The Philippines announced on Friday that it has no intention of invoking its mutual defense treaty with the United States following a violent confrontation with Chinese coast guard at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident involved the ramming, boarding, and damage of Philippine navy boats, as well as the seizure of rifles. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s advisers clarified in a news conference that Manila does not consider the incident an armed attack, a prerequisite for invoking the treaty.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam for a state visit after North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vietnam to talk with the country’s Communist leaders after concluding a defence pact with North Korea. Putin’s aircraft touched down in Hanoi early on Thursday and Vietnam is the final stop on his two-nation tour of...
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam on state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam on a state visit after concluding his trip to North Korea. He was welcomed at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport by Vietnamese officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha. During his visit, Putin will meet with Vietnam's President and other top leaders. In North Korea, Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement, marking a significant elevation in bilateral ties and committing to mutual assistance. The visit featured grand celebrations and gift exchanges.
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Iran helicopter crash shows Tehran's reliance on an aging fleet as well as its challenges at home
While the cause of the May 19 crash remains unknown, the sudden death of the hard-line protege of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei exposed the contradictions and challenges facing the country's Shiite theocracy. The Iranian military investigators probing the crash have previously faced international criticism over their report on troops shooting down a Ukrainian airliner in 2020.
TBI Corn shares list at 111% premium on NSE SME platform
TBI Corn Share Price: TBI Corn IPO, which was completely a fresh equity issue of 47.8 lakh shares, received a bumper response from investors with an overall subscription of over 200 times at close. The company is a prominent player in the corn milling industry.
Ethereum ETFs: Why it is a game-changer for mainstream crypto adoption
Ethereum's pivotal role in propelling the mainstream adoption of crypto cannot be overstated. As the market undergoes continuous evolution, Ethereum stands as a cornerstone, guiding the industry toward unprecedented growth and innovation.
World heads for fourth year of shortages for instant coffee beans
Poor rainfall in Vietnam has caused “irreversible damage” to coffee blossoms, while lower fertiliser use and the expansion of durian trees at the expense of coffee acreage have also weighed on production.
Vietnam delays meeting with EU sanctions chief ahead of possible Putin visit
Vietnam's foreign affairs ministry declined a meeting with the European Union's top official on Russian sanctions, citing scheduling conflicts, amidst preparations for a potential visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vietnam's neutral foreign policy stance, abstaining from condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, has drawn criticism from Western nations. The postponement of the EU envoy's visit is speculated to be linked to Putin's potential visit to Vietnam, which could be overshadowed by the former's presence.
US Powerball jackpot winner is an Asian immigrant and why is it significant?
Powerball jackpot has a winner in Portland, Oregon. The story of the lucky one is truly an inspiring.
Vietnam tycoon appeals against $27 billion fraud death sentence
Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty this month of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.
Vietnam National Assembly head resigns amid graft purge
Vuong Dinh Hue asked to step down because of "violations and shortcomings", the party said in a statement on its website.
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Vietnam is the world's third-largest rice exporter, and the staple importance to Vietnamese culture is palpable in the Mekong Delta.
A celebrity dies, and new biographies pop up overnight. The author? AI
Even with such small payouts, the ease of creating these books might make it worthwhile if the sales volume were high enough. One author, listed as Bettie Melton, publishes several books a month. Some of the recent titles published under that name include biographies of recently deceased celebrities such as Henry Kissinger and musician Myles Goodwyn, as well as books about people who are still very much alive, like football coach Bill Belichick.
Red Sea unrest is bad news for world’s fragile food supply
Italian exporters, which sell about $4.4 billion of agricultural produce to Asia, are worried that going around Africa will hurt freshness and add to costs for fruits.
Bizarre sight out of plane window during flight baffles internet, gets 14 million views, thousands of comments
While flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne, Brad Stewart got a strange sight out of the plane window that has baffled the social media users. He uploaded it on TikTok and it has been seen more than 14 million times since early December.
Anthony Bourdain’s old quote calling Henry Kissinger ‘murderous scumbag’ goes viral
Anthony Bourdain's scathing critique of Henry Kissinger, resurfacing after the former Secretary of State's death, highlights the chef's visceral condemnation of Kissinger's role in the Vietnam War's secret bombing in Cambodia.
Who was Henry Kissinger? He shaped US foreign policy to Vietnam, China, launched 'shuttle diplomacy', got Nobel Prize
Henry Kissinger will always be remembered for playing a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War. Then-President Nixon appointed him national security adviser in 1969 and he got enormous sway over US foreign policy. He worked as national security adviser and secretary of state between 1969-77.
Vietnam may be the latest country to let Indians visit visa-free
Starting from mid-August, Vietnam began issuing e-visas for individuals from all countries and territories, providing a validity period of 90 days and allowing multiple entries. For citizens from the 13 countries exempted from visa requirements, there has been a threefold extension in the duration of stay, now set at 45 days.
Clothing makers find it hard to break with China’s supply chain
Experts say that China being so integral to the global apparel supply chain that even shifting countries doesn’t really reduce reliance that much.
From a nondescript Manipur village to Hangzhou Asiad; Wushu fighter Roshibina Devi wins silver
Naorem Roshibina Devi, a Wushu fighter from Manipur, won a silver medal in the women's 60-kg Sanda final at the 19th Asian Games in China. Despite hoping for a gold, she was proud of her performance and vowed to aim for gold in future competitions. Roshibina's father expressed his happiness at her achievement but acknowledged her disappointment at not winning gold.
Fire in Vietnam's capital kills at least 56 when it engulfs an apartment building
A fire in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, has claimed the lives of at least 56 people, including four children, with 37 others injured. The fire broke out late on Tuesday night and was contained by firefighters, but rescue operations were hindered due to the building's location at the end of a narrow alley.
Trade war winner Vietnam sees exports drop for sixth month
Vietnam has seen exports plunging amid a faltering recovery in China's economy and a slowdown in goods demand across the world.
India’s trade policy is working great — for Vietnam
Elsewhere in Asia, the contest is about semiconductors, the high-value heart of communication, transportation, artificial intelligence, and a lot else besides. From Thailand to Singapore and Malaysia, several countries are now in the fray to shift the locus of front-end chip manufacturing from East to Southeast and South Asia. India is trying tostep on that ladder via packaging and testing. While those plans are yet to bear fruit, cheap labor has already made the nation an upcoming rival to Vietnam in a low-value-added activity like assembling electronics parts.
Vietnam has up to 8 million tons of rice for export this year - minister
As per government data, Vietnam's rice exports rose 21% y-o-y in the first seven months of this year.
Rice soars to two-year high in Asia on El Niño drought risks
As per World Meteorological Organisation, El Nino conditions have arrived for the first time in last seven years in the tropical Pacific and is threatening drought in Southeast Asia.
Crippled exports slow Vietnam's growth
The country earned more than $164 billion from exports in the first half, down 12 percent on-year.
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