BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/7

Vietcombank named Vietnam’s best bank in 2018 by FinanceAsia, Kien Giang calls for investment in three urgent projects, HCM City meets Korean firms to tackle customs bottleneck

The concern of the billionaires’ ‘vehicle dismantling’ village in Bac Giang

In exchange for wealth, the billionaires in the ‘vehicle dismantling’ village in Bac Giang have to live in serious pollution and the fear that fire and explosion may occur at anytime.

Floor mark scheme for university no longer valid, student quality questioned

VietNamNet Bridge - Education experts have warned that university enrollment will be ‘in tumult’ this year as the floor mark scheme has been removed.

1,000 expired coaches burden VNR

 VietNamNet Bridge – Việt Nam Railways (VNR) is attempting to replace more than 1,000 train locomotives and coaches, but experts say the money would be better spent elsewhere.

Quang Ngai authorities hold dialogue with residents over pollution

Talks were held between authorities of central Quang Ngai Province and local residents to address pollution caused at a local dumping site this morning after residents blocked garbage trucks from entering the site for days.

Binh Dan Hospital’s doctors remove 4-kilo abdominal tumour

Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City performed surgery to remove a 4-kilo tumour in the abdomen of a 64-year-old woman late last month, the hospital said in a press release on Monday, July 9.

International artists takes performance tour in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A concert tour by international artists working in contemporary sound art and performance will kick off on July 13 in Luong Son District in the northern province of Hoa Binh.

VN second home to Korean Prof

 VietNamNet Bridge – After more than 40 years studying Vietnamese, Professor Ahn Kyong Hwan’s biggest joy is introducing Vietnamese history and culture to South Korean people.

Hanoi Buffaloes beat Thang Long Warriors at VBA

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Buffaloes defeated defending champions Thang Long Warriors 75-69 in the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League on July 10.

Da Nang’s beaches safe for swimmers: authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recent test results showed that seawater at Da Nang City’s beaches is still safe, Le Quang Nam, director of the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment said on Wednesday, 

Doctors take air samples after nearly 100 workers hospitalised in Quang Ninh

The Department of Health in northern coastal Quang Ninh Province has invited doctors from Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital to take air samples for tests to find out why nearly 100 workers lost consciousness during work hours last month.

Gov’t Inspectorate proposes new contract for HCM City waste treatment complex

The Government Inspectorate of Viet Nam has recommended that a contract between HCM City and Viet Nam Waste Solutions Inc for receipt and treatment of solid waste at the city’s Da Phuoc Solid Waste Treatment Complex...

Hanoi's hospital sued for giving wrong babies to parents

 A man in Hanoi is suing a local hospital for giving them the wrong baby six years ago, while the other parent refused to exchange the boys.

Young artist takes audiences to ’Wonderland’

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors will have the chance to experience paintings by Dang Viet Linh at an exhibition at the Photography and Fine Art Exhibition Centre from July 13.

How will Vietnam deal with a 10-year crisis cycle?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam will have solutions to restrict the effects of any future global economic downturn, according to General Statistics Office’s director Nguyen Bich Lam.

Nam Dinh church ruins - witness of climate change

10 years ago, Xuong Dien Parish in Hai Ly commune, Hai Hau district, the northern province of Nam Dinh saw its Church of Heart severely intruded by saltwater.

'Queen of Primates' on Son Tra Peninsula

The Son Tra Peninsula, about 10km in the northeast of downtown Da Nang city, is home to about 300-400 red shanked douc langurs, a rare species deemed the "Queen of Primates".

Vietnam to face Myanmar for third place of women’s football tourney

 Vietnam’s national women’s football team will face Myanmar in the third place play-off at the 2018 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship after losing 2-4 to Australia’s U20 team in the semi-final on July 11.

USAID helps improve judgment of wildlife-related cases in Vietnam

A training programme seeking to improve the capacity of judges and people’s court personnel for judging cases related to crimes against protected wildlife took place in the central city of Da Nang on July 11.

Free artificial limbs for Vietnamese with disabilities

 More than 500 people with disabilities in the northern provinces of Vinh Phuc and Phu Tho will have an opportunity to receive artificial limbs from the Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp.

Mural paintings convey message of safeguarding sea

 Students from Da Nang University of Technology and young people in Ly Son island, Quang Ngai province joined hands to create a 300m coastal mural painting street.

High school graduation rate at over 97 percent nationwide

 Over 97 per cent of students sitting the national high school examination in late June were eligible for graduation, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) announced yesterday.

Young girl gives traditional cake new look

 Chung or glutinous rice square cake is a traditional Vietnamese cake, commonly sold in markets and supermarkets at about 2 USD each. 

Social News 12/7

 Binh Thuan releases official information about June disturbances, New townships established in Binh Duong, Ha Tinh, Da Nang workshop discusses data analytics for future cities research

Tax, investment changes concern foreign firms

 The changes in tax policy and investment incentives are the issues of greatest concern for foreign investors in Vietnam, said Bui Ngoc Tuan, Deputy General Director of the Audit and Advisory firm Deloitte Vietnam at a workshop on in Hanoi on July 10.