Trucks banned on APEC routes in Da Nang

Trucks, tipper lorries and lorries with trailers will not be allowed on certain roads in central Da Nang City for the duration of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meetings in November.

Hue to fire cannons of Flag Tower for tourists

 The Flag Tower in Hue imperial citadel will be lit at night and the cannons will be fired for the enjoyment of tourists and local residents.

Gov’t sets 2018 GDP goal at 6.5-6.7%

 The gross domestic product (GDP) of Viet Nam this year is expected to reach 6.7 per cent, perfectly on point with the previously set target.

Fire kills one, injures 3 in Binh Duong

 A woman died after a fire broke out at her kiosk in Thuan An Town, southern province of Binh Duong, early Sunday morning.

GDP growth must rely on internal strength: economists

How much do internal resources contribute to the country’s GDP? Economists have raised the question after GSO announced a record-high GDP growth rate of 7.46 percent in the third quarter of the year.

Missing crew from sunken barge found

 Three crew members of a barge that sank in the waters off Bach Long Vi Island near the port city of Hai Phong on Saturday were rescued and taken to the Cat Ba Border Guard Station safely on Monday morning.

Mika’s katazome affair with Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s picturesque landscapes and mystical monuments have found katazome expression at the hands of Japanese artist Toba Mika.

Storm over special tax regime

 VietNamNet Bridge – A special high tax proposed by some provinces and cities is being questioned by economists due to its controversial impacts on Viet Nam’s tax policies. 

Vietnam rank third in futsal tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese national futsal team finished third at the International Futsal Tournament, which concluded in Changshu City, Jiangshu Province, China yesterday.

Jazz pioneer to host live performance

Noted jazz saxophonist and musician Quyen Van Minh will host a jazz night on October 27 at the Ha Noi Opera House to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his jazz club in the city and the 50th anniversary

Social News 23/10

 Vietnam’s poverty reduction should focus on ethnic minorities, HCMC busy with model of HIV treatment, Foreign medicine clinics fall foul of regulations, Search on for missing crew after barge sinks

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/10

Maximizing golden population structure for national development, Hai Phong to host VN-China meet, Vietcombank posts 7.9 trillion VND pre-tax profit in three quarters, Next generation of risk-weighted assets requires swift actions

Fashionology Festival promotes Vietnam’s fashion development

 Fashionology Festival 2017 opened on October 20 at the Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City, promising to contribute to the the development of Vietnam's fashion and apparel industry.

Chart: VN's key export items

As of October 15, Vietnam gained nearly US$118 billion from exporting 10 key export items.

Shifting burden

It seem quite clear that those who can least afford it would be hit the hardest by any increase to VAT rates.

U.S. warns public about attacks on energy, industrial firms

 The U.S government issued a rare public warning that sophisticated hackers are targeting energy and industrial firms, the latest sign that cyber attacks present an increasing threat to the power industry and other public infrastructure.

VN contestant Ha Thu ranks third in evening gown contest

 Vietnamese representative at Miss Earth 2017, Ha Thu has ranked third in the evening gown contest.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC from October 23 to 29

 Events scheduled in Hanoi and HCM City on October 23-29.

Transport minister and Government Inspector General end terms early

 The dismissal of Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia and Government Inspector General Phan Van Sau have been brought up at the first meeting of 14th National Assembly's fourth session on October 23.

Rural market becoming more attractive to manufacturers

VietNamNet Bridge - Rural areas, where 70 percent of the population lives and where the average income per capita has been increasing rapidly, is a market with great potential.

VN needs to enhance ICT application in agriculture

 Viet Nam’s agricultural sector needs to intensify the application of information and communications technology (ICT) to improve its productivity, quality and competitiveness in the world market, experts said.

VN shares to move narrowly on uncertain investor sentiment

 Vietnamese shares traded sluggishly last week on the back of large-cap stocks and the current condition is expected to remain in the coming week, according to analysts and brokerage firms.

Central bank policies expand foreign reserves

 Adoption of appropriate policies by the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has helped it buy a large amount of US dollars to increase the nation’s foreign reserves, industry insiders said.

APEC FMs target balanced, inclusive growth

 APEC members are determined to use all policy tools – monetary, fiscal and structural – individually and collectively, to achieve strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth.

Viet Nam lose to Australia at AFC U19 event

Viet Nam were ousted from the AFC U19 Women’s Football Championship in Nanjing, China, after losing to Australia 2-5 in the third match of Group B’s qualifying round yesterday.