Major issues to be discussed at 7th meeting of Party Central Committee

 Major issues to be discussed at 7th meeting of Party Central Committee

HCM City: Investment in high-tech agriculture on the rise

Favourable business climate and a large consumption market have made Ho Chi Minh City become an attractive destination for high-tech agriculture.

Vietnam Room at University of Cambodia inaugurated

 The Embassy of Vietnam in Cambodia and the University of Cambodia (UC) inaugurated a Vietnam Room at the university on May 7.

Vietnam ensures sufficient rabies vaccine in 2018

 Rabies vaccine is sufficient to meet people’s demand, affirmed the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV).

East Sea to see 12 – 14 storms in 2018

 The year 2018 will see about 12 – 14 storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea, some 4 – 6 are forecast to directly affect Vietnam’s mainland, according to the National Hydro-Meteorological Centre (NHMC).

Quang Binh – potential for tourism development

 Quang Binh in central Vietnam is well-known for natural landscapes, spiritual tourism destinations and historical relic sites.

Energy shares boost bourses despite low liquidity

 More than 210.2 million shares worth over 5.75 trillion VND (253 million USD) were traded on both local exchanges on May 7. 

Vietnam treasures defence ties with Myanmar: Deputy Minister

Vietnam attaches importance to defence ties with Myanmar, said Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh.

Vietnamese film to compete at 2018 Cannes Film Festival

“Angel Face”, a film invested and co-produced by Vietnamese artist Ly Nha Ky, will vie for prize at the Cannes Film Festival which will take place in France from May 8-19.

Discovering Europe in the heart of Hanoi

As part of the annual Europe Days 2018, the “Europe Village” recently held in Hanoi has been considered a culture highlight. 

Scientists push for nanotech application in aquaculture waste treatment

 A seminar discussing the application of nanotechnology in treating aquaculture waste took place in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on May 7.

Foreign investors gear towards Vietnam

Domestic and foreign investors are pouring money into Vietnam, attracted by strong economic growth and a slew of sales by state-owned and private companies, according to the Reuters. 

Unscheduled inspection of fire safety regulations conducted in HCM City

An inspection team of officials from the construction and public security ministries, and the HCM City People’s Committee on May 7 examined fire safety measures in apartment and high-rise buildings in the city.

Nam Dinh Vu deep-water port put into use in Hai Phong

 Singapore’s Gemadept and Sao Do Group put Nam Dinh Vu port (the first stage) into operation in Nam Dinh Vu industrial park in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 7. 

CPVCC reviews personnel scheme, salary policy, social insurance

 The first working day of the 7th plenary session of the 12th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) took place in Hanoi on May 7.

6,000 young doctors to join in public health care

Some 6,000 young doctors will join hands to provide free-of-charge health check-ups and medicines for people in 63 cities and provinces from May 12-19. 

Cao Bang: Nang Hai festival named national intangible heritage

 The ethnic Nang Hai festival in the northern province of Cao Bang has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage. 

Vietnam joins efforts to eliminate chemical weapons

Vietnam always constructively coordinates with other members of the Chemical Weapons Convention to raise the significance of the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction in general and chemical weapons in particular.

Quang Nam welcomes UNESCO status for Bai Choi singing

A ceremony was held in Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam, on May 7 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing, a popular folklore style of singing in central Vietnam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Vietnam’s foreign reserves reach $63 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has continuously bought in hard currencies in the past few months, raising the country’s foreign reserves to a record high of 63 billion USD.

Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week to be held in June

 The Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week will take place from June 1 to 9, promising to feature various activities. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/5

Advanced technology crucial to improve cashew output, Purchasing power soars by 8.5 percent, ACV targets over 5.6 trillion VND in 2018 profit, Top Thai Brands 2018 to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam warned about relying too heavily on Chinese market

VietNamNet Bridge – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures show that China became Vietnam’s biggest export market in 2017. The position had belonged to the US for the last 15 years.

Experts find solutions for high-tech agriculture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Localities need to set up plans for hi-tech agricultural areas in accordance with regional growing and climate conditions.

LINE app to return to Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - LINE expects to make a comeback to Vietnam through its investment in webtretho.com.