Hanoi hopes for close cooperation with CPTA cities

 Hanoi is looking to cooperate closely with member cities of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) in tourism development, a municipal official said. 

Vietnam brings home 7 gold medals from 12th ASEAN Skills Competition

 The Vietnamese team have brought home 7 gold, 7 silver and 6 bronze medals along with 16 certificates of excellence from the 12th ASEAN Skills Competition which took place in Nonthaburi, Thailand from August 26 to September 5. 

Vietnam plants 130,858ha of production forest in 8 months

 Vietnam has planted a total of 130,858ha of production forest, equal to 67 percent of the year’s plan and a rise of 104.5 percent year-on-year.

Charming destinations of Vietnam introduced at travel expo

 Six provinces and cities with strong tourism industry introduced their most attractive destinations to foreign buyers at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.

Young pianists to gather in Hanoi for international contest

 The fourth Hanoi International Piano Competition will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) from September 8-15, heard a press conference in Hanoi on September 5.  

Foreign players eye Vietnam's e-commerce

 The consumer-to-consumer (C2C) market in Vietnam will become a space for global tycoons following many recent investment deals with Vietnamese enterprises.

School opening ceremonies in years gone by

September 5 has long been considered the first day of the new academic year for Vietnamese pupils. The day reminds many people, especially the elderly, of a new school year back when the country faced tough times.

Indonesian President to visit Vietnam next week

 Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from September 11-12, 2018. 

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong begins Russia visit, meets Russian PM

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong arrived at Vnukovo 2 airport in Moscow at noon on September 5, starting an official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.  

Air pollution is the leading killer in Vietnam

Of the 10 diseases with highest mortality rates in Vietnam, six are respiratory diseases related to air pollution and air quality, according to a ministry report.

Plasma technology begins to attract investors in Vietnam

Two investors have decided to pour big money into a plasma technology-based firm, while Vingroup has set up a high technology research institute headed by the leading scientist in plasma technology in Vietnam.

Vietnam lacks 76,000 teachers for new academic year

In 43 surveyed cities and provinces, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has found that 76,000 teachers are still needed.

Vietnam’s goods enter Thailand through niche markets

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses have found alternative ways to bring their products to the Thai market. 

Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk, WHO says

 Very little progress has been made in reducing levels of inactivity worldwide, experts have warned.

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.