Sixth GMS Summit takes place in Hanoi

 The sixth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit took place in Hanoi on March 31, with the participation of leaders of the regional countries and representatives from ASEAN, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.

Property developers eye SEZs: new real estate trend in 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - Van Don, Bac Van Phong and Phu Quoc - three special economic zones (SEZs) – are new destinations for large real estate developers. 

Social News 31/3

 Vietnam capable of ensuring adequate vaccines for immunisation, Ministry explains reasons for sluggish traffic constructions in South region, Innovation and startup awards initiated, 

Experiencing basket-boat tour on Bay Mau coconut forest

Bay Mau coconut forest village is touted as one of the most-frequented tourist destinations in Hoi An thanks to a sightseeing tour that allows visitors to explore the coconut forest and gain an insight into traditional fishing techniques.

Vietnam win International U-19 Football Tournament

 Vietnam defended their title at the International U-19 Football Tournament, which ended on March 30 in the Central Highlands city of Pleiku.

Visiting Mekong Delta’s century-old church

Tac Say Church in Bac Lieu has been in existence for nearly one century and linked to the life of Truong Buu Diep, a highly respected Vietnamese Catholic priest who is believed to have died in 1946 while protecting his followers during the war. 

OBM, ODM modes considered for Vietnam’s textile and production

FIEs have organized production according to the OBM mode, in which they undertake all important phases of the production chain, from design and production to distribution. 

US Navy nurse, jailed for protest, revisits VN

American Navy nurse Susan Schnall was dismissed from service and sentenced to six months of hard labour for protesting against the American war in Vietnam in 1969. In March she visited Vietnam for a fifth time

Young chess masters compete at Asian Championships

 Eighty-two athletes represented Vietnam at the Asian Youth Chess Championships, which began in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on April 1.

Seafood export faces numerous barriers

 Despite strong outbound sales so far this year, Vietnam’s target of earning US$9-10 billion from seafood exports in 2018 may prove tough due to numerous technical barriers being set up in major markets, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reports.

More help needed to support young disabled people

 VietNamNet Bridge – Disabled people face a world of difficulty – especially young people who suffer.

HCM City keen on developing shopping tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the country’s economic hub and tourism magnet with name-brand boutiques and a wide variety of local and foreign goods, HCM City has become a veritable shopping mecca, 

Innovative model ‘smart school’ in HCMC needing more resources

 The model ‘smart school’ would have very positive effects on learners. Yet the feasibility of this model is questioned as there is a serious lack of finance for sufficient educational equipment to use in this kind of school.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 31/3

Danang Hi-Tech Park needs VND1.3 trillion, VinCommerce to  sbeplit soon, Retail sales, services revenue sees year-on-year rise of 11.05 percent, Many foreign projects increase capital in Q1

Vietnamese CEOs at multinationals – who are they?

VietNamNet Bridge - Years ago, only foreigners were appointed by multinationals to key posts at their branch offices in Vietnam. But that has changed.

Student invents robotic arm for the disabled

 Pham Huy, a 12th grader, has created a low-cost robotic arm for the disabled. His product won third prize at the Intel Int’l Science and Engineering Fair 2017.

"White gold" on the roof

Garlic - Ly Son’s famous specialty - is considered as "white gold". At harvest time, the "white gold" is dried everywhere. The rooftops are used to expose garlic to the sun on the island.

Women breathing life into business dreams

 Vietnam boasts a number of successful young female CEOs in both large companies and smaller concerns.

Hoping the next generation will follow suit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional long dress for men are being revived thanks to the enthusiasm of a club in Hanoi. Unlike women’s traditional long dress, the men’s version has experienced various ups and downs.

Deer farming improve lives of farmers in Ha Tinh

 VietNamNet Bridge – When spring arrives, so too, does velvet season. This is when farmers in the central province of Ha Tinh get busy harvesting the multi-million dollar product taken from deer antlers.

How best to maintain brand value?

How can Vietnamese firms sustain and grow their brand value in today's business environment?

German police hand over antiquities to Vietnam

 The Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on March 29 received antiques which Berlin police seized from an unidentified Vietnamese entrepreneur in late 2016.

Hanoi to pilot running observatory in June

 The Vietnam National Space Centre (VNSC) will start the pilot run of its observatory and space centre in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac high-tech park in June, 2018.

Party chief presents Golden Star Order to Cuban leader

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has presented the Golden Star Order to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz.

Vietnam, Cuba issue joint statement

 Vietnam and Cuba have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the State visit to Cuba by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from March 28-31.