Singer Janet Jackson to go back on tour after time off for family

 Singer Janet Jackson has announced she is going back on tour later this year, returning to the stage in the United States and Canada after taking time off to give birth to her first child.

Google success in U.S. schools forces Microsoft, Apple to scramble

Microsoft Corp's announcement of a suite of new education products on Tuesday shows the company's determination to reverse a major shift that has taken place in U.S. classrooms in recent years

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/5

 Trung Son Hydropower Plant synchronized national power grid, Ministries discuss measures to deal with oversupply of pork, Vietnam’s exports hit US$61.34 billion in first four months, HCMC townhouse/villa segment sees high Q1 growth

Covered warrants trading to start in September

 Covered warrants, a new investment tool, will be allowed to start trading on the HCM Stock Exchange this September. The launch of this product is considered the first step to introducing more option products in the future.

Retail sales, services revenue up 6.7% till April

 The country’s total retail sales and services revenue reached VND1,267.9 trillion (US$56.7 billion) in the first four months of this year, a year on year increase of 6.7 per cent.

VN trade value up 20.1 percent in four months

 Viet Nam’s total trade value in the first four months of the year gained a year-on-year increase of 20.1 per cent to US$125.41 billion, according to the General Department of Customs.

New rules could stymie education FDI

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have objected to several provisions of a draft decree on foreign investment in education saying they need further clarification and revision.

Strong growth in labour demand and supply in first quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recruitment demand for mid- and senior-level staff rose by 73 per cent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, 

The ‘cracks’ in the family-run business model

VietNamNet Bridge - The family-run business model has certain vulnerabilities and is prone to breakdowns that can lead to serious consequences.

Gov’t offers HCM City financial incentives to develop infrastructure

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has issued a decree that offers HCM City special financial and budgetary policies and incentives in an aim to improve its infrastructure.

Plans ignored, urban areas hurt

 VietNamNet Bridge – Failure to follow planning in many urban areas has negative consequences for urban development, 

An Giang seeks emergency funds from Govt to deal with landslide aftermath

The An Giang Province People’s Committee has asked the Government for VND123 billion (US$5.4 million) worth of emergency aid to deal with the aftermath of the severe landslide 

AFC Cup: Quang Ninh’s consolation win against Yadanarbon

 Viet Nam representative Quang Ninh Coal left the Asian Football Confederation Cup with a 3-0 win over Yadanarbon FC of Myanmar at the Mandala Thiri Stadium in Mandalay.

Over 66,200 people pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh

 More than 66,200 local people and foreigners paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum between April 29 and May 2, according to Hanoi Police.

Apple posts surprise dip in iPhone sales, shares fall

 Apple Inc (AAPL.O) reported a surprise fall in iPhone sales for its second quarter on Tuesday, indicating that customers may have held back purchases in anticipation of the 10th-anniversary edition ...

Closing parade for Hue Festival

The 2017 Hue Festival closed on May 1, following four fun filled days of activities, with an intriguing parade through the city streets that left deep impressions on festivalgoers.

Experiencing a true southern lifestyle

 Phu An is a remote village in Trung Nghia Commune, Vung Liem District, Vinh Long Province in the Mekong Delta.

Low worker productivity weakens GDP growth in Vietnam

 During the past three decades, the Vietnam economy has benefited from a transition away from agriculture toward manufacturing and services, and a demographic powered by a youthful population.

Vietnam lacks tools to net pyramid sharks

 Vietnam lacks the legal wherewithal to deal comprehensively with dubious multilevel marketing companies operating in the country, officials say.

Danish Minister for Development Cooperation to visit Vietnam this week

 Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Ms.Ulla Tørnæs will pay an official visit to Vietnam on May 4-5, hosted by Minister of Planning and Investment Mr. Nguyen Chi Dung.

Mid-segment homes continue to be market’s main driver

 The real estate market will hot up in the remaining months of this year as developers, including VinGroup and Eurowindow, are launching a large number of mid-end projects.

March in France seeks support for Vietnamese AO victims

 Vietnamese expatriates in France joined locals in a march on May 1 to call for support for  Vietnamese people who suffer physical and mental pain caused by Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin sprayed by the US army during the war in Vietnam. 

Vietnam wants to boost partnership with US: ambassador

 Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has affirmed Vietnam’s desire to tighten its comprehensive partnership with the US at recent meetings with elected US officials in Washington DC.

Stocks poised to rise further this week

 Vietnamese stock indices may rise further and test their resistance levels this week on higher investors confidence, bolstered by positive developments in global political conditions and good earnings reports.

Beaches, eco-tourism spots packed with holiday revellers

 Tourist spots, hotels and amusement venues, and buses and ferries across the country were packed with holidaymakers during the four-day holiday that ended on May 2.