Black boxes installed on Ca Mau fishing ships

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southernmost province of Ca Mau is installing black box devices for monitoring trips on fishing ships longer than 15 metres.

HCM City takes steps to achieve UN 90-90-90 goals in HIV control

 VietNamNet Bridge – An additional 2,430 people with HIV were diagnosed in the first six months of the year, an increase of 732 compared to the same period last year, 

Wedding customs of the Cao Lan people in Bac Giang province

 Marriage is an important event in a person’s life. It marks a turning point toward maturity and love. A wedding ceremony of the Cao Lan ethnic people in Bac Giang province is simple but involves prescribed procedures.

Government News 5/9

 Laos vows to work with Vietnam to enhance bilateral ties, Vietnam calls for more Japanese assistance in maritime research, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts Lao Front leader, Cuba marks 45 years since Fidel’s historical visit to Vietnam

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 5/9

 Vietnam’s tea exports fall both volume and revenue, Economists: Vietnam should grasp opportunities in Africa, Export price of Vietnamese pepper down 62 per cent, Substantial reforms needed to adapt to Industry 4.0

Tracing a nation’s history in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nga Son District in the central province of Thanh Hoa still has traces of the Ba Dinh guerrilla base among villages weaving sedge mats, familiar to many generations.

Capital market in need of FIE boost

 Vietnam should look to capitalise on foreign resources to rectify the issue of thin capitalisation and enrich its capital market by improving market access to foreign investors.

Vietnamese folk paintings on show in capital

 VietNamNet Bridge – The festive atmosphere is reflected in paintings depicting young men and women playing games such as catching eels, swing and blind man’s buff.

Social News 5/9

Smart city connection – solution to address challenges in Mekong Delta, Education sector ready for new school year, 90 percent of social insurance fund invested in G-bonds, Hanoi to promote culture, tourism through Frankfurt Book Fair

Quang Hai among top 6 Asian Games stars

 On its official website, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named Vietnamese talented footballer Quang Hai among top 6 stars who can shine at the upcoming Asian Cup 2019 in the UAE.

Vietnam ranks 4th place in Global Beauties’ Men Ranking

 Vietnamese men have earned a total of 43.9 points to put the country in the 4th position of the Grand Slam Ranking for Men on the Global Beauties’ website.

Over 23 million students begin new school year

 More than 23 million students across the country, or one-fourth of the total population, started a new academic year on September 5.

Northern Vietnam to expect first cold spell

A cold spell is expected to hit the northern region from September 6 according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF). 

HCM City minibus project faces sceptical public

 Many experts have opposed the minibus project in HCM City claiming it is infeasible and a waste of city's budget.

Solar energy investors racing for incentives

Investors in solar energy projects are racing to begin operations before June 30, 2019, to qualify for incentives offered by the Government.

More books needed about Vietnamese artists

A book on Thang Trần Phềnh (1895 - 1973) was recently launched in Hanoi and HCM City. The book is compiled by author Ngo Kim Khoi and is a rare chance to learn about one of Vietnam’s least-documented artists. 

What will Vietnam gain if it hosts the F1 race?

Hosting the Formula One (F1) race is an ‘expensive decision’ if considering the fees, infrastructure development, and business efficiency, but it would enhance Hanoi’s image.

Vietnamese goods showcased for global market

 More and more Vietnamese companies are taking the initiative by showcasing their products overseas.

VN to spend $2.9b on advertising

 More than VND68 trillion (over US$2.9 billion) is expected to be spent on media advertising by companies in Viet Nam, with fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers to make up the bulk of the spending.

Ministry to auction duty quota for sugar import

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will hold bids on the right to use duty quota to import 94,000 tonnes of sugar this year.

First four-star university in Vietnam receives certificate

 The Ho Chi Minh City-based Ton Duc Thang university received a certificate rating it as a four star institution in the UK QS ranking at the academic year opening ceremony on September 4.

Party leader leaves for official visit to Russia

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong left Hanoi on September 5 morning, starting his official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

PM honours Olympic Vietnam men’s football squad

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to honour the Olympic Vietnam men’s football team with a certificate of merit in recognition of their excellent performance at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 which ended in Indonesia last week.

Pop star My Tam to perform in S Korea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pop star My Tam’s free concert, Mối Tình Đầu Mỹ Tâm - 1st (The First Love), will be held at the Jangchung Arena in Seoul, South Korea, next month.

Premier League trophy to be in Vietnam in mid-September

 The Premier League trophy is expected to reach Vietnam in mid-September as part of its parade through 20 countries and territories worldwide.