Hanoi mulls mass evacuation due to floods

 Hanoi authorities are ready to relocate about 14,000 residents facing the threat of flooding in the outlying district of Chuong My, an official said.

Government News 1/8

Vietnam, Malaysia enjoy thriving relations, Keidanren plays important role in Vietnam-Japan ties: PM, Hanoi ready to help Fukuoka boost investment in Vietnam: official

Communication project raises awareness on sea, island sovereignty

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently approved a project to raise public awareness of safeguarding sovereignty and sustainable development of Vietnam’s seas and islands.

10 must-see places in Hoa Binh province

 70 km from Hanoi, Hoa Binh Province is known as the cradle of the ancient Muong people and is home to many significant cultural features. Here are the 10 best destinatios in Hoa Binh.

Soi Sim Island – An attractive destination

 Soi Sim, a small island in Ha Long Bay, is becoming an attractive destination due to its wilderness and many kinds of plants and animals.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 1/8

July’s consumer price index posts slight decrease, FDI disbursement rises 8.8 percent in seven months, Construction Ministry cuts, simplifies 85 pct of business, investment conditions, Kien Giang calls for investment in 12 resort projects     

Z Gen is the future of global economy

Spending VND13 trillion on food and drinks alone each month, the members of Z generation (Z Gen) in Vietnam are believed to be major consumers in the future.

Vietnam’s startup invents solution for computer users

VietNamNet Bridge - ELINKGATE’s new technology is a comprehensive solution that serves as a platform for IT support services for both personal and institutional computer users.

Green seaports needed in Vietnam to reduce pollution from shipping operations

To mitigate pollution caused by shipping operations and waste from seaports, experts say it is necessary to promote the development of environmentally friendly seaports.

Student with highest score at IBO fascinated with nature, biology

Gaining the highest score at the 2018 International Biology Olympiad (IBO) where there were 261 participants, Nguyen Phuong Thao has become the first Vietnamese female student to receive the world’s highest score at an Olympiad.

Music performances liven up Hanoi’s Old Quarter

 Visitors wandering Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets at night are treated to beautiful sights and sounds, of performances featuring both traditional and modern music. 

E-payments head for a boom

 E-commerce and e-payments in Vietnam have been growing quickly alongside each other in recent years, with the rapid development of the former said to be the booster for the latter’s continuous expansion in the future.

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh meets Singaporean leaders

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met with Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister  Lee Hsien Loong on July 31 as part of his ongoing official visit to the country. 

National women’s volleyball team prepares for Asian Games

 The Volleyball Federation of Vietnam (VFV) has been intensely preparing for the Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD 18) since the start of this year, VFV General Secretary Le Tri Truong said.

Whitehat Grand Prix 2018 to kick off in August

 The global-scale cyber security competition Whitehat Grand Prix 2018, themed Legends of Vietnam, is scheduled to begin on August 18.

First Vietnam – Malaysia film project introduced

 Moonlight Saigon, the first film project between Vietnam and Malaysia, was introduced at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on July 31.

Dinh Ngoc He sentenced to 12 years in jail

 The military court of Military Zone 7 on July 31 sentenced Dinh Ngoc He, alias “Ut troc”, to 12 years in prison in a case involving law violations at Thai Son Corporation under the Defence Ministry.

Scrap imports into Vietnam surge

 The volume of second-hand products imported into Vietnam has rocketed in recent times, announced officials at a press conference on the management of waste imports, organized on July 30 by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

FDI firms push for more overtime hours

 The annual overtime work limit of 200 hours, and in special cases, 300 hours, is not enough for FDI companies to fulfill their orders, FDI enterprises said at a meeting with the provincial government in Binh Duong Province on July 30.

HCMC to impose longer ban on lightweight trucks in downtown area

 Starting August 1, the HCMC government will increase the number of hours banning lightweight trucks from entering the downtown area to ease traffic congestion, according to a newly issued decision of the municipal government.

New look for Hanoi 10 years after expansion

 After ten years of merging and administrative-boundary expansion, Hanoi has changed dramatically in its economic growth, appearance and infrastructure. 

Events in Hanoi & HCMC from July 30 to August 5

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 30 to August 5.

Hanoi launches first CNG-fueled bus routes

 Hanoi will pilot three bus routes using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from August 1, according to the city’s Department of Transport.

Vietnam invests nearly US$280 million abroad in seven months

 Vietnam has invested in more than 100 overseas projects worth US$279.63 million in the first seven months of this year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA), under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

President reiterates Vietnam’s policy against nuclear weapons

 Vietnam has always been consistent with its anti-nuclear weapons policy and was one of the first countries to support, sign and ratify the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), President Tran Dai Quang wrote.