Vietjet flight crew suspended following landing nightmare

The Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam (CAAV) has decided to suspend the flight crew of a Vietjet Air flight that encountered landing problems at Buon Ma Thuot Airport in Dak Lak Province last week.

Goalie Lam sets record at AFF Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rookie Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has set a record at the AFF Cup for keeping a clean sheet for 405 consecutive minutes. His defence was finally broken on December 2 

Foreign investment warms up share race in Vietnam’s stock market

 The pressure for domestic securities companies will increase along with the expansion of foreign-owned securities ones.

Vietnamese photographers win big at Turkey’s int’l contest

 Vietnamese photographers have won big at the 14th Orhan Holding International Photography Contest whose awarding ceremony was held in Bursa, Turkey on December 1.

HNX30 Index continues to underperform

  Investors are struggling to work out where to invest in the HNX30, which  tracks the performance of the 30 largest stocks on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) by market capitalisation and trading liquidity.

Should we stop listening to these Christmas songs?

 Baby, It's Cold Outside is one of those Christmas songs that's about as traditional as mince pies.

Novartis joins Health Ministry to find solutions for easing pressure of rapidly aging population

Rapidly aging population comes with both opportunities and risks, requiring the healthcare system of Vietnam in particular and Asia to find solutions for rapid yet sustainable development.

George HW Bush funeral: Trump pays respects at US Capitol

 US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have paid their respects to President George HW Bush as he lies in state at the US Capitol.

Hanoi puts the brakes on congestion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi is trying to implement measures to restrict the number of personal vehicles in the inner city in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

Convenience store chains expand rapidly in big cities

VietNamNet Bridge - Convenience stores have been developing rapidly in Vietnam, with foreign retailers having the upper hand.


Dog crackdown welcomed by residents

Nguyen Thi Hang, of Dich Vong Hau Ward, Hanoi’s Cau Giay District, said she applauded a new policy of the capital People’s Committee, allowing districts to set up teams to catch dogs without muzzles that play or walk freely

Government News 4/12

Cambodian PM’s Vietnam visit to advance traditional friendship: official, NA Chairwoman leaves for official visit to Republic of Korea, Duke of York welcomed in Ho Chi Minh City, Leipzig delegation seeks investment opportunities in Hanoi

Kien Giang pilots to place artificial reefs around Phu Quoc

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has coordinated with Thailand to place artificial reefs in waters around Phu Quoc island to restore, preserve, and develop local fisheries resources.

Slow privatization hinders Vietnam from luring more foreign investment

 The government will intensify inspections over not only all SOEs and state-funded projects, but also over the heads of these enterprises about how they have obeyed state regulations about privatization and divestment.

Hungarian pianist Janos Balazs debuts in Hanoi

 Hungarian pianist Janos Balazs will debut to perform a repertoire including classical and modern pieces at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM)’s Great Hall on December 4. 

Mandatory social insurance for expat workers causes headache

 Identifying those foreign laborers who are subject to compulsory social insurance, as per a new decree effective on December 1, can be quite difficult.

Danang rolls out historical, cultural tours to attract more foreigners

 The Tourism Department of the central coastal city of Danang organized a Famtrip to historical and cultural destinations in the city on November 30, aiming to offer new tours to attract more tourists, especially international visitors.

Vietnam and Australia co-operate in music education

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM) will co-operate with Australia Music Examinations Board (AMEB) in fields of trainning, performance and music exchange.

Foreign investors pour US$145 billion into Vietnam's industrial and economic zones

 Vietnam`s industrial parks and economic zones remained the country`s magnet in attracting foreign investment.

Concerns for Vietnam amid rising Chinese investment inflow

 Experts said that the government and domestic firms must take actions against Chinese firms, which ship their unfinished products to Vietnam and then export them to the US through a Vietnam-based firm as an intermediary to avoid tariffs.

Anti-corruption hotline launched by Ministry of Public Security

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Public Security has opened a hotline to receive complaints relating to corruption and wrongdoings committed by police officers.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 4/12

Wood exports expected to hit $8.85 billion this year, Businesses remain vague about non-tariff barriers, Ha Giang’s Shan Tuyet tea receives geographical indication certificate, Agriculture restructures toward modernization and sustainability

Fees of seaport services to rise next year

 The Ministry of Transport has released the new fees for seaport services to be applied at local seaports, with many fees edging up by between 10% and 50%. The new fees will come into effect on January 1, 2019, Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper reported.

Duc in top five after semi-final first leg

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s Phan Van Duc’s outstanding performance in the AFF Cup semi-final first leg has earned him a place in the top five performers of the tournament so far, 

Investors rush to develop solar power projects

 Several investors have announced plans to develop solar power plants in Vietnam as the prime minister’s decision providing incentives in terms of power price will expire in June next year.