More app-based taxi services piloted in HCM City

The Ministry of Transport has allowed two app-based taxi services GoGar and FastGo to be piloted in HCM City following municipal authorities’ proposal.

Vietnam's diplomatic activities focus on spurring ties with ASEAN member states

In March, Vietnam welcomed a head of state, Government and parliament leaders from ASEAN member states, including Brunei, Laos, Singapore and Cambodia in efforts to foster ties with regional countries.

 

Highlights of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's official visit to Vietnam

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's official visit to Vietnam on April 9 marked a new milestones in the two countries' long-standing relations as they elevated the bilateral ties to comprehensive partnership.

 

New regulations on use of foreign currencies in Vietnam

The State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 03/2019/TT-NHNN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 32/2013/TT-NHNN guiding the implementation of regulations on restricting the use of foreign currencies in Vietnam.

 

Experts warn north-south rail expressway may be uncompetitive

Saying that railways need to be developed into a major means of cargo transport, experts fear that the North-South Rail Expressway would lose ground to low-cost air carriers.

 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 11/4

Bamboo Airways set to fly to Japan, Vietnam’s exports to CPTPP countries surge, Hanoi seeks to boost visitors’ expenditure, Kien Giang applies advanced technologies in large-scale shrimp farming

Black pepper prices fall to 10-year low, farmers unable to pay debts

After rushing to cultivate pepper and expanding the growing area, farmers in the central region are now facing tumbling prices.

 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 11/4

Bamboo Airways set to fly to Japan, Vietnam’s exports to CPTPP countries surge, Hanoi seeks to boost visitors’ expenditure, Kien Giang applies advanced technologies in large-scale shrimp farming

Talk, workshop on photography and silver gelatin to be held this weekend

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre and Noirfoto Darkroom-Studio-Gallery in District 2 of HCMC will hold a talk and a workshop on photography and silver gelatin as a medium of art on Saturday, April 13.

 

VN banks urged to promote lending to reduce black credit

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered local banks to allow easier access to credit for clients to help fight loan sharks, as illegal rings have recently mushroomed in some localities, stated SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu.

 

Le Quang Liem finishes third overall at 21st Dubai Open Chess Tournament

Le Quang Liem produced a spectacular finish to the 21st Dubai Open Chess Tournament 2019 in the United Arab Emirates, defeating Argentinian grandmaster Pichot Alan in the last round to settle for third place overall.

 

Hanoi Book Festival to honour book value

With the theme "Books - Connecting knowledge and development", the book festival 2019 will take place at Vietnam National Library on April 19.

Tay and Nung people celebrate Thanh Minh festival

The Thanh Minh (grave-visiting) festival, which falls on the third day of the third lunar month, is one of the most important festivals of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups.

Hanoi among top 10 localities for economic governance quality

Hanoi recorded positive economic figures in the first quarter of 2019, making the capital city one of the top 10 localities with the best economic governance quality, according to Hanoi Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Suu.

 

Hanoi to impose penalties on Soc Son forest violations

The Hanoi government has ordered harsh punishments for individuals and organizations caught violating regulations on the management and use of the Soc Son protected forest in Hanoi City’s Soc Son District from 2006 to 2018.

 

A night of film music to enliven the Saigon Opera House

The HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a colorful Night of Film Music on Saturday, April 27 at the Saigon Opera House, beginning at 8 p.m.

 

New underground cave found in Son Doong

A new underground cave system located at a depth of 60 meters has been discovered inside Son Doong, the world’s largest cave in the central province of Quang Binh, the local media reported, citing leading diving experts.

 

Vietnam bans glyphosate-based weed-killers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued a decision on April 10, banning the use of weed-killers containing glyphosate, which is deemed to do harm to both the environment and human health.

 

Vietnamese shrimp exempted from U.S. antidumping duty

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) today, April 10, announced the preliminary results of the 13th period of review (POR 13), exempting Vietnamese shrimp imports from antidumping tariffs.

 

Stock losses extend for second day

Many big-cap stocks closed down on April 10, leading the VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange to inch down for the second straight session this week.

 

HCMC Real Estate Association wants list of 124 resumed property projects released

The HCMC Real Estate Association has called on the HCMC authorities to release the list of 124 property projects that were previously suspended for investigations and inspections and have now resumed construction.

 

National legendary ancestors commemorated

Ceremonies to commemorate the legendary ancestors of Vietnam, namely Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co, were held at their designated temples on Sim and Van mountains within the Hung Kings Relic Site in Phu Tho on April 10.

 

Dong Son bronze drums found in Malaysia date back 2000 years

Eight Dong Son bronze drums discovered in several locations around the Malaysian peninsula are believed to have been left behind sometime between 500 BC-500 AD.

 

Southern region’s first breast milk bank opened in HCM City

The first breast milk bank in the south of Vietnam became operational at the Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on April 10.

 

Vietnam's top shuttler off to good start at Hanoi int’l badminton tourney

Vietnam’s no. 1 badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh progressed to the second round of the ongoing Hanoi – Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2019 after overcoming Chong Yee Han 2-0 (21-15, 21-9).