11 stranded fishermen safety taken to the mainland

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eleven men onboard a fishing vessel were rescued on Sunday morning in the coastal central province of Quang Nam’s Tam Giang Commune.

Phan Van Duc wins best player award in V.League

 Phan Van Duc  of Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) has won the best player award for July and August in the V.League 1, according to the Viet Nam Professional Football Joint Stock Company.

Le Brothers’ first contemporary art exhibition in Hội An

 For the first time, the Le Brothers will hold a joint art exhibition today combining sculpture arrangements with orchids at one of the most beautiful and largest houses in H0i An.

Northern region forecast to enjoy warmer winter

 Northern regions are predicted to experience a warmer winter this year, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said.

Government Inspectorate names shortcoming doers in Thu Thiem project

 The Government Inspectorate has blamed the HCM City People’s Committee, the Ministry of Construction and the Government Office for shortcomings in submitting, evaluating and advising on resettlement areas in the Thủ Thiêm new urban area.

Vietnam banks face challenges in private offering to foreign investors

 Current legal regulations are hindering state-owned banks to attract foreign investors to their private placement though the measure is considered effectively to help the banks meet its urgent need for capital increase.

Cutthroat competition in e-commerce benefits consumers

Many e-commerce firms have had to leave and the market has been re-organized with only several big players. They continue their cutthroat competition to gain the upper hand over rivals.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 9/9

 Vietnam continues topping world in entrepreneurship: report, AEC helps Vietnam gain firm foothold in ASEAN market, Int’l real estate event promotes Vietnam as destination of chances, Customs bond aids trade: experts



What can Vietnam gain as one of China’s top 10 travel markets?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam was among the 10 countries and territories that received the most Chinese travelers in the first six months of 2018, according to Chinese media. 

Party leader starts official visit to Hungary

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage arrived at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest in the afternoon of September 8, starting his official visit to Hungary.

Social News 9/9

Vietnam - Japan music gala to mark bilateral ties, Asian cities join tourism exhibition in Hanoi, Vietnamese-German University marks 10-year operation, Hospitals take measures to prevent surgical site infections

Vietnam visit by Indonesian President to push up bilateral relations

 Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his spouse will pay a state-level visit to Vietnam from September 11-12 on the occasion of his attending the World Economic Forum on ASEAN. 

Lotus root soup – A tasty and healthy appetizer

 Lotus root soup is a traditional dish eaten daily by Vietnamese people. It is also enjoyed at parties, weddings and during the Tet (lunar New Year) holiday. 

Weaving silk from lotus

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fine strands that can be extracted from the delicate lotus flower have the potential to be combined with the silk produced by worms.

National amateur drama festival 2018 kicks off

 A festival featuring short plays and comedies about environmental protection officially kicked off on Thursday at the Culture Centre in the central province of Quang Nam.

Japanese capital changes direction toward consumer economy

VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese capital flow is now heading for the Vietnamese consumer market.

Over 18,400 people need to be relocated in Can Tho due to erosion risks

 The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho should relocate more than 18,400 people living along sections of high risks of erosion along local rivers and canals to ensure their safety, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Courses on Vietnamese studies in Russia

 After four years, students graduating from the Vietnamese language faculty at Moscow State Institute of International Relations are confident to translate documents on political issues as well as interpret at medium-sized events.

Vietnamese, Russian universities secure 23 deals

 About 40 universities of Vietnam and Russia signed 23 framework documents on cooperation in training and scientific research in Moscow, Russia, on September 7.

Vietnam must become IT powerhouse: Prime Minister

 Vietnam must strive to become a powerhouse in the field of information technology, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Party leader concludes Russia visit, starts trip to Hungary

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong successfully concluded his official visit to Russia in the afternoon of September 8, and left Moscow for an official visit to Hungary.

Lang Son-Guangxi self-drive tours launched

 The self-drive tours between the northern province of Lang Son and China’s Guangxi province was launched on September 6.

Social News 8/9

Anniversary celebrations for Hue’s UNESCO heritage recognition, Seminar on ASEAN tourism awards 2018 held in HCM City, National health programme to improve Vietnamese stature, well-being

Remittance plays important role in enhancing real estate sector’s liquidity: experts

 Remittance is an important factor in enhancing the liquidity of Vietnam’s real estate sector, as the amount of the money flowing to Vietnam in the recent years has continuously increased, according to market watchers.

President appoints new Deputy Prosecutor Generals

 President Tran Dai Quang on September 7 handed over decisions on the appointment of Deputy Prosecutor Generals of the Supreme People’s Procuracy (SPP).