Vietnam

The National Assembly had specifically issued an anti-money laundering law in 2012 and the government had also established a steering committee on anti-money laundering, apart from issuing several legal documents to execute anti-money laundering laws and punish violations, the spokeswoman added. … [Read more...] about Vietnam rejects money laundering report as ‘inaccurate’

The Vietnamese market consumes roughly 5 million dogs per year, which is almost equal to the number of dogs living as pets in households nationwide. While people are still divided over treating dogs as friends or food, consumption has begun to decline and authorities are beginning to get proactive, issuing advisories against dog meat consumption and considering official bans against the practice. … [Read more...] about As Vietnam’s middle class expands, dog meat consumption shrinks

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has called on the Central Committee to “analyze the situation in the East Sea” and prepare for “possible challenges.” Trong, who is also the country’s president, was speaking Monday morning at the ongoing 11th plenary meeting of the committee, the highest authority within the Communist Party of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Vietnam leader wants Party to consider East Sea issues

Tet is the biggest and most important festival in Vietnam. Millions of migrant workers in major cities return to their homes in the countryside before Lunar New Year's Eve. It is celebrated by Vietnamese and Chinese communities around the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to enjoy 7-day Lunar New Year break

2G, short for second-generation cellular technology, is capable of providing wide network coverage and enables mobile phone users to make or receive phone calls in many areas across the world. The technology, however, does not let users download data, emails or access the internet. … [Read more...] about Vietnam mulls shutting down 2G network in 2022