Vietnamese prefer digital payments
Phuong Thuy was dumbfounded when a shopkeeper handed over her bread but said they only accept cash and not online payments. Since she did not have any cash on …
Category: Socienty
4 aviation violations that raised public hackles
Four incidents of unruly air passengers, including a woman who carried knife aboard a plane and people filming dangerous TikTok trends, have gone viral and …
Life of Vietnamese people in a bankrupt Sri Lanka
Vietnamese living in Sri Lanka are struggling to make ends meet and get food and fuel amid the raging economic crisis. For nearly three months Chau, who lives …
Take-away food packaging makes up most plastic waste in Vietnam: survey
Garbage from take-away food and drinks make up 44 percent of plastic waste found at surveyed sites in Vietnam, according to the World Bank. Plastic waste at …
Vietnam to enjoy 4-day National Day break
A four-day break will form part of National Day (Sep. 2) celebrations this year, the labor ministry announced. This year’s final holiday break would last …
Usurious loan sharks harass factories after workers default
Predatory loan sharks are harassing HCMC-based employers of workers who’ve defaulted on payments, threatening destructive action against their business …
US report ignores Vietnam’s efforts against human trafficking: foreign ministry
A human trafficking report by the U.S. does not accurately reflect Vietnam’s efforts in fighting human trafficking, the foreign affairs ministry said …
Vietnam to impose $43-86 fines for littering on streets
People found littering on streets, sidewalks and sewage systems will be fined VND1-2 million ($43-86) under a government decision that takes effect next month. …
Woman caught using knife on domestic flight
An elderly woman was caught cutting fruit with a 20cm long knife aboard a HCMC-Hanoi flight Monday morning. The apparent security lapse is being investigated. …
Aviation authority considers flight ban on unruly passengers
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the compilation of a list of troublemakers who violate regulations so they can be banned from …