BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/10

 Rong Viet Securities' 9M pre-tax profit up 86.3%, WB retains 6.3% growth forecast, Moody's: Vietnam most exposed to potential Korean conflict, Techfest Vietnam 2017 to promote start-ups

International artists to gather at JAL CAN “EYE” Exhibition

JAL CAN “EYE”: JAL Contemporary Artist Network “Expose Your Emotion”, an international artists’ meet up and exhibition, will take place from October 7-9 at LOTTE Observation Deck 65th floor, LOTTE Center, 54 Lieu Giai, Hanoi.

HSBC raises growth forecast to 6.6%

 Bank points to rising exports and industrial production as well as a continuing strong tech cycle as pushing up growth.

Nominations for Golden Lotus Bud Short-Film Awards 2017 to be screened at TPD Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Nineteen shortfilms nominated for the Golden Lotus Bud 2017 will be introduced on October 7 (2-9pm) at The Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents, 51 Tran Hung Dao Street (4th floor), Hanoi.

Small, affordable cars to be sold in Vietnam after 2018

Analysts believe that new car brands will enter the Vietnamese market after 2018 when import tariffs fall, providing products at low prices and targeting middle-income earners. 

Russian dances, photos come to town

 The stunning beauty of Russian nature is captured in photos displayed at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on October 5.

Ministries want to recycle coal power waste

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Construction hold a conference about recycling ash and slag waste from coal power plants as construction materials for the Mekong Delta on October 3. 

Tourism firm fined for encroaching on Nha Trang Bay

 Champarama Travel Joint Stock Company have been fined VND70 million (USD3,200) for encroaching upon Nha Trang Bay in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

Ha Long Bay charges expected to reach record high this year

 The northern province of Quang Ninh expects to earn a record VND1 trillion (USD45.5 million) from entrance fees to Ha Long Bay this year.

Hanoi lotus tea promotion centre proposed

 Hanoi’s Tay Ho District authorities have approved a project to build a lotus tea promotional centre.

Airfares soar in offseason

 Domestic airfares have doubled or tripled in the past week because airlines have cut the number of flights.

Northern region set for first cold spell

 The northern region is expected to have the first cold snap for several days to come, said the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

First foreign-owned petro station opens

 The first wholly foreign-owned petrol service station in Vietnam was opened on October 5 in Hanoi’s Thang Long Industrial Park.

Danang ready for APEC Economic Leaders Week

The central city of Danang has accomplished an array of construction works to prepare for the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders Week in early November.

HCM City, Hanoi in top 50 safe destinations for solo travellers

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been named among the top 50 safe destinations for solo travellers by US-based news website Business Insider.

Vietnam welcomes first Miss Grand International 2017 contestants

Candidates from Peru, Ecuador, Malaysia, India, United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cambodia and the Philippines were present at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on October 5.

New tour shortens time exploring Son Doong cave

 As from 2018, visitors can conduct the Son Dong Cave expedition by overcoming the Vietnam’s Great Wall (high stalactite wall) to shorten the time exploring the incredible cave to four days and three nights.

Vietnamese model Thuy Trang invited to participate in Louis Vuitton show

 Vietnamese model Thuy Trang has received an invitation from Women Management modelling agency to perform at a show for famous luxury brand Louis Vuitton.

Vietnam’s national costume for Miss Universe 2017 unveiled

 The representative of Vietnam will wear a traditional long dress (Ao Dai) and conical hats at the upcoming Miss Universe 2017.

Hanoi resumes delayed projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi will take over three delayed transport projects from the Ministry of Transport to speed up efforts in curbing traffic jams in the city.

First print of Revolutionary Path to go on display

The original version of Duong Kach Menh (Revolutionary Path) book written by President Ho Chi Minh will be displayed for the first time at a special exhibition in Ha Noi on October 10.

Can Tho to host int’l U21 football event

Can Tho will host the 11th Thanh Nien Newspaper International U21 Football Tournament this year, according to Le Van Tam, deputy chairman of Can Tho City’s People’s Committee.

Weather responsible for fish death in Da Nang's river

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang City Department of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday announced that the change in weather resulted in fish death in the Phu Loc River.

SE Asian art goes on show in Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artworks by about 21 artists from India, Indonesia and Viet Nam are on display at an exhibition called Hoi An Convergence now open in the central coastal city of Hoi An.

HCM City triumph at finswimming champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City triumphed at the National Finswimming Championships which concluded at Phu Tho Swimming Club in HCM City on Wednesday.