Vietnam’s trade deficit hits $2.13 billion in first eight months

 Vietnam’s trade deficit was estimated to hit $2.13 billion  in the first eight months of 2017, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. 

Vietnamese, Chilean citizens enjoy visa exemption

The Prime Minister has just approved the implementation plan of the agreement on visa exemption for regular passport holders between Vietnam and Chile.

SEA Games 29: Vietnam at third place on August 29 tally

Vietnam stayed at the third place on the medal tally at the end of its 10th day into SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which ended on August 31.

Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes

Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes was founded in the late 15th century. Its traditional craft has been preserved through generations.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/8

Deputy PM visits Van Don, talks institutions, Conditional businesses in special administrative-economic zones, August CPI up 0.92 percent, Ba Ria-Vung Tau takes action on delayed projects

Vietnamese-made game a hit on the Internet

Face Dance Challenge, a Vietnamese-made game that helps players express emotions on their faces, has raised waves on the internet and is expected to become the second Flappy Bird.

Scientists find DNA-destroying nano dust in Vietnam

Scientists have found PM1.0 fine dust and nano dust ≤ 0,1µm in the air in Vietnam. This type of dust can penetrate through all barriers of a human’s respiratory system, blocking the alveolar holes for oxygen exchange, thus affecting DNA structure.


Central Group targets pouring more money into Vietnam

The Central Group from Thailand has poured money into supermarkets, home appliance distribution chains, hotels, fashion shops, export and wholesale, and is developing 160 shops/supermarkets. 

First Vietnamese winner of an OPEC scholarship in 10 years

VietNamNet Bridge - Of several thousand candidates from 140 countries, only 5-10 receive scholarships from OFID, the OPEC Fund for International Development.

Unique wedding rituals of the Pa Ko

 The Pa Ko consider marriage one of the most important work in a person’s lifespan. Parents have to prepare offerings for their children’s wedding when they are grown-up.

BRT suffers on jammed Hanoi streets

 Many BRT buses have faced difficulties negotiating the crowded roads in Hanoi while other vehicles keep encroaching on their lanes. 

VN universities signs 18 cooperation documents with Finnish partners

During a working visit to Finland, the delegation of the Ministry of Education and Training and Vietnamese schools signed 18 cooperation documents with Finnish partners.

Social News 29/8

 Local healthcare targeted development programme approved, Global food safety forum opens in Ho Chi Minh City, Exhibition features nations, peoples in ASEAN Community, Exhibitions to mark the National Day

10 things to do in HCM City

The whirlwind formally known as Saigon is a hot, noisy, dynamic city that rarely sleeps, with a complex history and plenty of culture to soak up. Here are 10 ways to make the most of a visit.

SEA Games 29: one more gold medal in pencak silat

 Nguyen Duy Tuyen bagged one more gold medal in pencak silat for Vietnam on August 29 at the ongoing 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia.

Viettel to launch Myanmar 4G network

 The Military-run telecom group, Viettel is expected to offer the world’s first 4G Only network in Myanmar in the first quarter of 2018, marking its first steps in the country.

VN exporters urged to follow rules

VN should strictly follow and continuously update its policies and regulations when exporting products to the US, which is considered a difficult market with rigorous requirements.

Quang Binh gets green light for cable car project

 Quang Binh has got the green light from the Prime Minister for its proposal to install a cable car system in local Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, an protected natural area.

Finance Ministry wants 1% tax on transfer price in M&A deals

In an effort to prevent involved parties from evading tax by inaccurately declaring profits from M&A deals, MOF plans to tax one percent on the transfer price, to be applied to businesses, and one percent on income, to be applied to individuals.

Buffalo kills one, seriously injures another in Ha Tinh

 One person was killed and another received serious injuries when a buffalo lost control on Sunday in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Drones fly in VN without licenses

 Camera-equipped drones known as flycams have become increasingly popular, especially among Vietnamese photographers and filmmakers, but few people know they need permission from the Ministry of Defence to fly the devices.

Nine hospitalised after sustaining burn injuries at wedding

 As many as nine people were taken to Can Tho City General Hospital on Monday after they sustained burn injuries at a wedding party in Truong Long Commune, Phong Dien District.

No favour to VN Pharma: Ministry on smuggling case

 The Ministry of Health has denied granting any favour to pharmaceutical company VN Pharma amid doubts over the ministry’s involvement in the company’s scandalous drug smuggling racket.

Rural areas face environmental pollution

The use of pesticides and chemical fertiliser in farming and the discharge of solid waste from craft villages and households are the main causes of rural environmental pollution.

SEA Games 29: Pencak silat brings gold for Vietnam as expected

 Pencak silat martial artist Pham Thi Tuoi earned Vietnam’s first gold medal on August 29 at the SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur, which will end tomorrow.