Inspection Commission announces results of 21st, 22nd sessions

 The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission announced the outcomes of its 21st and 22nd sessions in Hanoi on January 26. 

Made-in-Vietnam' lean management model for sustainability

As Vietnam’s productivity is one of the lowest in Asia, the “Made in Vietnam” lean management model is considered an effective solution to the country’s productivity issues in the Industry 4.0 era. 

Prime Minister receives leaders of Indian groups

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions for leaders of Adani Green Limited and Suzlon Energy Limited of India in New Delhi on January 26. 

National U23 team get first-class Labour Order

 President Tran Dai Quang on January 26 decided to award the Labour Order, first class, to the national U23 squad for their successful journey at the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship in China.

Security tightened for Vietnam-Uzbekistan final

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked ministries, agencies, localities and police forces nationwide to take measures to ensure safety, security and order before, during and after the final of the AFC U23 Championship between Vietnam and Uzbekistan.

More and more Vietnamese brands bought by foreign companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese famous brands, one after another, are being bought by foreigners. 

Vietnam’s solar potential to reach hundreds of GW in near future

 Vietnam’s solar power generation capacity will reach several hundred Gigawatts once the market starts growing.

Vietnam has big potential for renewable energy development

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Van Thanh, Chairman of the Management Board of the Thanh Thanh Cong Group, talks to the newspaper Nong Thon Ngay Nay about the country’s great potential to develop biomass energy.

Free secondary education a vital stepping stone

 According to a UNICEF report, released in 2014, over 1.1 million children aged between 5 and 14 in Vietnam were out of school, including those who’d never attended one and those who dropped out.

VN Electricity Group to let three power generation firms go public

 Three power generation corporations under Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) will launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) this year to raise capital for power plant projects.

PV Gas to spend US$3.5 billion on gas projects

 PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas) plans to invest around US$3.5 billion in gas transport, processing, distribution and import projects between now and 2020.

Foreign firms buy into online retail

 Foreign companies are increasingly jockeying for position in Vietnam’s promising online retail market by pouring capital into local companies.

Lai Vung tangerines woo tourists

 During this Tet crop, more than 840 ha of tangerine have been planted in Lai Vung district, with average yield of 30-50 tonnes per ha, which is expected to help locals earn up to 0.88 USD per kilogram.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/1

 Vietlott earned $168.6 million revenue in 2017, Uber names new leader for emerging markets, Export & import turnover of cosmetic products surges 100 percent, Locally-made confectionery holds upper hand against foreign kinds in market

E-government still far away

One of the targets set in government Resolution 36a was to have Vietnam among the top three countries in ASEAN in OSI (Online Service Index) and EGDI (E-government development index) by the end of 2017. 

Orange trees yield unexpected results for ethnic groups in Yen Bai

 Orange trees, which are planted in Van Chan district of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, have been the main source of income for the locals. 

Taxman to use cameras to supervise casino operations

 Casino operators must install surveillance cameras so that tax authorities can monitor their operations to facilitate tax collection, news website Dan Tri reports.

Dak Lak border guards teach reading

Two former border guard officers have opened a class for students of all ages in the border area of Ea Sup District in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, helping local ethnic minority people escape from illiteracy.

Vietnam or Uzbekistan to become U23 champions

 Either Vietnam or Uzbekistan will become the new U23 football champion on January 27, after their final match at the Changzhu Olympic Sport Centre in China.

Qatar take bronze at AFC U23 Championship in China

 Qatar took the bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship after beating the Republic of Korea (RoK) 1 – 0 in a 90-minute playoff in Changshu, China on January 26.

City real estate at $2 billion volume

 Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have seen real estate sector transactions reach a total volume of more than $2 billion in the last two years.

Social News 26/1

 Centre supports Vietnamese women married to Korean men, Leaders pay Tet visits to poor people, Buddhist patriarch, Traffic accidents claim 780 lives over 30 days, Deputy Edu. Minister checks preschool construction in industrial parks

HCM City to kick off Japan- Vietnam Festival this weekend

 The fifth Vietnam- Japan Festival is scheduled to take place at September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City from January 27- 28. 

Ultra-large screens to be installed to serve fans during AFC U23 finals

 Hanoi and HCM City are planning to install LED screens in public venues to serve local people who want to watch the final match of the AFC U23 Championship between the Vietnam and Uzbekistan on January 27.

US aircraft carrier may pay March visit

 The US will send an aircraft carrier to Vietnam in a post-war first, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement on January 25; evidence of deepening military ties between the former enemies more than four decades after the American War ended.