Someone has been calling Huy repeatedly over the past month, saying he owed money with high interest that will balloon to tens of millions of dong (VND10 million= $427.26) if it is not paid back quickly. When he denied ever using the service, the caller brought out a screenshot of an apparent contract with accurate personal information like ID card numbers, phone numbers and email addresses, even relevant information on Huy’s family members. "This is information I’ve shared with multiple services online when I signed up for various accounts, but I have never submitted them to any credit service," Huy said. He suspects that his information might have been stored by some companies and then stolen by someone else, who used them for credit services. Do Huong of Vinh Phuc province said she has onlybeen acquainted with the Internet and smartphones over the past five years. She rarely uses online services that require personal info, but does sign up for discount programs. "Whenever a … [Read more...] about Vietnam has major data leak problem, citizens suffer
Body of missing teenager found at ha tinh beach
Ha Noi and Hoa Binh connect trade and consumption of agricultural products
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference on ensuring food safety. — VNS Photo Many key products of the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh have entered the system of supermarkets and large commercial centres in Ha Noi, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Vuong Dac Hung told a recent conference. The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference on ensuring food safety between the city and province in the northern mountainous province. The conference highlighted the results of the implementation of the programme which coordinates trade, promotes agricultural product consumption and State management in the agricultural sector between the capital city and Hoa Binh Province in the 2016-20 period and the … [Read more...] about Ha Noi and Hoa Binh connect trade and consumption of agricultural products
Whale spotted off Quang Ninh coast
A whale has been sighted off a beach in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The sea mammal's appearance off Vinh Thuc Beach in Mong Cai Town this morning, August 19, was recorded by some local fishermen. The whale was spotted off Vinh Thuc Beach in Mong Cai According to Nguyen Duy Dong, chairman of Vinh Thuc Commune, this is a very rare phenomenon in the locality in recent years. Earlier, a whale was spotted near Vinh Thuc Beach. Early this month, a pod of around 6-7 blue whales appeared near De Gi Beach in the southern central province of Binh Dinh. For Vietnamese fishermen, it is regarded as being lucky to see such a phenomenon on trawling expeditions. … [Read more...] about Whale spotted off Quang Ninh coast
Vietnam improves forecasting in face of natural disasters
A worker checks wind direction and speed at the Lang Son Hydro Meteorological Station. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Natural disasters are becoming more unpredictable and extreme due to climate change, causing more extensive damage to people and property. In Vietnam, since the beginning of this year, natural disasters have been increasingly irregular, with unseasonal rains and flooding accompanied by thunder storms , strong winds and storms. From March 30 to April 2, heavy rain in the central region caused widespread damage, especially to agricultural production. From April 15 to 28, 41 earthquakes were recorded in Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum. In April, May and mid-June, prolonged downpours pushed water levels in the north to historic highs. Such torrential rain has led to landslides and flash floods in mountainous areas, as well as flooding in urban areas and industrial zones, especially in Hanoi, Vinh Yen, Bac Ninh and Bac … [Read more...] about Vietnam improves forecasting in face of natural disasters
Shares decline slightly on the slump of banking, steel stocks
A worker at a steel mill of Hoa Phat Group (HPG). HPG lost 1.7 per cent on Friday. VNA/VNS Photo The market declined slightly on Friday, dragged down by the banking and steel industries pressured by strong selling force. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index edged down 0.35 per cent to close at 1,269.18 points. The index closed Thursday at 1,273.66 points, down 0.13 per cent compared to the previous session. Market breadth was negative with 338 decliners and 124 gainers. Liquidity increased compared to Thursday with 607.6 million shares traded on the southern exchange, worth VND14.9 trillion (US$636.6 million). The VN30-Index echoed the VN-Index pattern. It lost 0.38 per cent to reach 1,294.93 points. In the basket, six stocks climbed, two stayed flat and 22 slid. Banking was leading the market's fall with most of the stocks in the basket declining, including Vietinbank (CTG), Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), Vibank (VIB) and Tien Phong Bank (TPB), all … [Read more...] about Shares decline slightly on the slump of banking, steel stocks
Unilever Vietnam receives two prestige awards
Recognition to sustainable development mission Unilever Vietnam believes that sustainability drives the superior performance. Therefore, since the first days in Vietnam from 1995 until now, the company has constantly integrated sustainable development into all business strategies and activities through protecting the environment, improving people’s health and living conditions. This makes Unilever Vietnam become one of the businesses recognized at the “Corporate Sustainability Awards” by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine. The awards aim to honor businesses who proactively implement sustainable development strategies, commit to green growth and deliver corporate social responsibilities to the community. Unilever Vietnam receives the Corporate Sustainability Awards Unilever Vietnam pioneers in several environmental initiatives to tackle plastic waste and climate change issues. Unilever, cooperating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has built and led … [Read more...] about Unilever Vietnam receives two prestige awards