Vietnam's industrial property forecast to enjoy growth

 Vietnam has attracted companies renting industrial property due to low cost as well as strategic location, strong economic growth and development of the middle-class, according to JLL Vietnam.

Vietnam active in discussions at UNHRC’s 38th session

 The Vietnamese delegation has actively contributed to the discussions at the 38th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which wrapped up on July 7 in Geneva, Switzerland after three weeks of sitting. 

VN, KoK boxers compete in friendly event in Dong Nai

 Vietnamese boxers are competing with professional boxers from the Republic of Korea at the Vina Boxing Cup 2018, held in the southern province of Dong Nai on July 7.

Over 93 percent of foreigners satisfied when touring Vietnam

 Over 93 percent of interviewed foreign tourists said they are satisfied with their trips to Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2017 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

HCM City moves to develop waterway tourism

 Waterway tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to receive about 450,000 tourists in 2018 and the figure is projected to increase by 15 percent in the following years.

Social News In Brief

Japan’s Kishokai helps Vietnamese hospital standardise services, Children’s Council model shows efficiency, Vietnam Women’s Union delegation active in Argentina, Nhan Dan newspaper opens representative office in Russia

Work on $216mil. solar power plant starts in Ninh Thuan

 Trung Nam Solar Power JSC on July 7 kicked off construction of a $216.5 million solar power plant in Thuan Bac district, the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan.

Vinsmart joins hands with Spanish firm to produce smartphones

Vinsmart and the leading Spanish technology firm BQ recently signed a strategic partnership agreement to promote the production of smartphones branded Vsmart.

Tam Dao: Heavenly weekend retreat near Hanoi

 Tam Dao has made it an attractive destination for visitors on weekends and holidays thanks to its cool weather throughout the year like Da Lat and Sa Pa.

Vinh Long: A/H1N1 influenza kills one woman

 The swine flu virus A/H1N1 has left a female dead in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long after a male patient died at a medical centre in Tran Van Thoi district of Ca Mau province earlier this month.

Cai Rang floating market culture festival opens in Can Tho

 The third Cai Rang Floating Market Culture and Tourism Festival kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 7. 

Social News 8/7

Danang invests in infrastructure projects worth VND40 billion, Chinese agencies support Vietnamese flood-hit victims, Efforts made to prevent and fight forest fires, Key traffic projects linking Hai Phong and Quang Ninh to be completed in Q3

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/7

Two ventures at the top of the food chain in Vietnam, Value of pepper exports feeling the grind, Russia’s World Cup market buy into Vietnam’s refreshing lychees, Raw material shortage, low prices stifle cashew industry

Vietnam’s farm exports heavily relies on Chinese market

VietNamNet Bridge - China may become the biggest importer of Vietnam’s seafood in the time to come. It is already the major importer of many other items.

The art of the Red Dao people’s costume decoration

 The craft of making the colourful and elaborately decorated costumes of Red Dao women in Bac Kan province is careful and demanding process in every step, from dyeing to weaving and sewing.

HCMC leader calls for economic breakthrough

 HCM City authorities must continue to mobilise all resources and fully tap the potential and advantages the city has to achieve breakthroughs in its seven key economic development programmes.

Making aircraft doors for Boeing 777 aircraft: a profitable venture?

VietNamNet Bridge - Doors and flaps just account for 1-2 percent of total value of an aircraft. If Vietnam manufactures these items and joins the production chain, its earnings will be small. 

Vietnam Olympic team to face Japan in Asian Games

 Vietnam’s U23 team will face Japan in Group D of the men’s football of the Asian Games (ASIAD) 18, following the draw held in Indonesia on July 5.

Child obesity spikes while malnutrition persists

 When it comes to food policy, Vietnam faces a double health burden: The country has seen a rising number of children with obesity in urban areas, while the number of malnourished children remains high.

Government News In Brief

Cuba looks to learn from Vietnam’s constitutional amendment, Ho Chi Minh City leader receives Chinese Party official, CPV official receives Cuban guest, Vietnam, China hold theoretical workshop on reform experience

More radar installed to improve accuracy in storm, rain forecasting

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration as built a project to enhance the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting’s capacity to generate warnings on thunderstorms, lightning, storms, and rain.

Impressive photos at VN national tourism photo contest

The awarding ceremony of the 8th National Tourism Art Photo Contest entitled "I love Vietnam" took place in Hanoi on July 6, with 11 out of 16,370 works were honoured.

Vietnam trounce Singapore in second match of AFF Women's Champs

 Vietnamese women’s football team put ten goals past Singapore in the second match of the group round of the 2018 AFF Women’s Championship in Indonesia.

Credit institutions hope for better results in 2018

 Most credit institutions reported good results in the second quarter of this year, and expected their business performance throughout 2018 to be better than the previous year. 

Finance sector tops e-Government development in 2017

 The Ministry of Finance led the way in e-Government development in 2017, with more than 20 million requested records under online processing, according to a report on Vietnam’s e-Government development in 2017.