Exhibition on Kate festival 2018 opens in Ninh Thuan

 An exhibition featuring the 2018 Kate Festival, the most important annual celebration of the ethnic Cham Brahman community, opened in the central province of Ninh Thuan on October 8.  

No additional thermal power plants planned

 After 2020, Vietnam might have no further need for new coal-fired thermal power plants but will maintain the national power prices at reasonable levels, Thanh Nien newspaper reported.

Vietnam sets sight on becoming strong maritime nation by 2030

 The Party stressed the resolve and persistence to defend national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interests in waters and islands belonging to national sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction.

Two airlines sell tickets for Tet flights

 Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific on October 8 started selling air tickets for domestic flights during the coming Lunar New Year 2019, or Tet.

HCM City Council okays VND1.508 trillion opera house project

 The HCMC People’s Council yesterday endorsed the city’s proposal to build a symphony-opera-ballet theater in Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2, at a cost of VND1.508 trillion.

SCIC to offload entire holding at Vinaconex

 The amount is equivalent to 57.71% charter capital of Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Corporation (Vinaconex).

Former ex-leaders of Danang seen responsible for infamous steel plants

The issuance of investment certificates for two steel plants at the Thanh Vinh Industrial Park in Danang was found to be contrary to regulations on industrial zonese. Two former city chairmen could be to blame in this case.

Online ads overtake TV ads thanks to AI, Blockchain

VietNamNet Bridge - Businesses’ budgets for online advertising are exceeding the budget allocated for television commercials as online ads, empowered with AI and Blockchain, have advantages.


75% of Vietnamese students under-12 use social media, not aware of risks: survey

VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnam, most students under 12 use social media. However, they are not well prepared to face risks, a report from Vietnet-ICT, an NGO, has found.

How should Vietnam deal with sludge?

VietNamNet Bridge - As Vietnam intends to develop a seaborne economy, it must think of solutions to treat sludge, as the volume will be increasing in the future, scientists say.

Business fields in VN benefit from US-China trade war

VietNamNet Bridge - The trade war is facilitating the development of a number of business fields in Vietnam. 


BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 9/10

 FDI flow into HCM City surges 50 percent in first nine months, Long-delayed Khanh Hoa housing project investigated, Vietnamese rambutan comes to New Zealand,EVN inks 35 solar power purchase deals with private firms     

Foreign investors see more chance to step in Vietnam’s oil refinery

 The recent withdrawal of Vietnamese groups from billion-dollar oil refinery projects is paving the way for potential foreign investors, especially those from Thailand and China, to jump in the industry.

Retailers shift towards own brands

 Home brands are increasingly finding favor and will play a critical role in the success or otherwise of all retailers in Vietnam.

Colorful costumes of ethnic women in Son La

 Son La province has 18 ethnic groups living together despite their different customs and lifestyles. Traditional clothes are an important component of a culture, which identify ethnic groups and reflect their society, production, and history.

Stunning beauty at the peak of Fansipan in the autumn

Fansipan’s peak is one of the best spots in Lao Cai province for photographers to take beautiful pictures, with visitors losing themselves in the scenic views whilst visiting Sapa in autumn.

Focus on quality FDI

 A new approach is needed among local authorities to draw high-quality foreign investment.

Developing new value for 30 years

 Leaders from Vietnam-based foreign corporations reminisce about their companies’ rise to eminence in the country, walking hand-in-hand with Vietnam on its journey of 30 years of foreign investment.

Egg coffee shines in Outlook India’s must-try coffee around the world

 There are thousands and thousands of delicious coffee all around the world, and Vietnam`s egg coffee stands out as a specialty.

New foreign investment wave forecast to flow into Vietnam

 Vietnam is shining bright on foreign funds` radar.

Free vineyard tours in Tay Ninh

The vineyard laden with fruit of Mr Nguyen Van Thong in Duong Minh Chau district, Tay Ninh province has attracted a large number of tourists.

Handicapped children lack access to education

 VietNamNet Bridge – Handicapped Vietnamese people face obstacles to access education, leaving the majority of them with a low level of education and few job opportunities, 

HCM City’s new programme to reduce traffic congestion, accidents by 2020

 VietNamNet Bridge – A decision to implement a programme to reduce traffic congestion and accidents by 2020 was signed by Tran Vinh Tuyen, deputy chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, last Friday.

Vietnam government to remove foreign ownership cap for public companies

 Vietnam seeks to ease foreign investors in pouring into its public companies, considering lifting the foreign stake holding limit at the companies from the current 49 percent to 100 percent.

Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol to resume operations in mid-October

 Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol Fuel factory invested by PetroVietnam Central Biofuels JSC (BSR-BF) will resume operations in mid-October, contributing to increasing E5 fuel supply and decreasing retail prices.