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Go-Viet CEO Le Diep Kieu Trang quits

Ride-hailing firm Go-Viet has announced a leadership change, with Le Diep Kieu Trang resigning as chief executive officer of the firm from October 11. Trang has worked at Go-Viet for only five months, the local media reported.

 

NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 29

Hoa Binh cows attacked by unidentified wild animals

 

Hanoi hastens F1 racetrack construction

Hanoi is speeding up the construction of a racetrack to host the country’s first F1 Grand Prix in April 2020.

BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 29

Spanish firm invests $43m project in Hue

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 29

Lao PM to pay official visit to VN

 

In the fight against sexual assault, victim-blaming means deadlock

Many middle-aged Vietnamese people I know have very weird names.

 

More than 2,000 people join beach cleaning in Da Nang

More than 2,000 people engaged in a programme to clean beaches in Da Nang on September 28.

 

Nearly two tonnes of dead fish found at Ha Tinh beach

Up to roughly two tonnes of fish have been found dead at a beach in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Thailand’s rice subsidy program may affect Vietnam: rice operators

Thailand has passed a plan to allocate its budget of 21.5 billion baht to help stabilize rice prices for Thai farmers. This subsidy program may affect rice exporters including Vietnam, according to local rice operators.

 

Two Chinese-invested firms own rights to 21 land lots in Danang

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Danang City said on September 20 that two firms with Chinese involvement own the rights to 21 coastal land lots in the central city.

Serious irregularities found in Hanoi railway project

The State Audit of Vietnam (SAV) has uncovered several financial irregularities in the 13.5-kilometer-long Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail project in Hanoi, which has faced repeated delays.

 

Payments by ewallets, ATM cards remain low in Vietnam

Online shoppers still prefer using cash on delivery (COD) instead of ewallets, credit cards or ATM cards to pay for their purchases.

 

Vietnamese infrastructure discourages foreign investors

Many foreign investors have expressed interest in the Vietnamese market but poor infrastructure and logistics have made them hesitant to do business here in the country.

 

StanChart projects Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.9% until 2021

Vietnam is believed to be an ASEAN outperformer this year, with GDP growth projected at 6.9%.

HCM City should carefully weigh motorbike ban: Transport Ministry

Authorities of HCMC should study the impact of a motorbike ban in inner-city areas to avoid affecting the daily commutes of the locals, said the Ministry of Transport.

 

Rising automobile imports put domestic sector at risk: expert

Some experts and government units have voiced concern over the future growth prospects of the local automobile sector due to the upsurge in car imports from foreign markets in recent months.

 

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 28

Friendship orders presented to Lao NA collectives, individuals

 

Bamboo Airways to go IPO next year

Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of real estate developer FLC Group, is planning to issue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020 to serve its expansion plans.

 

Huge challenges awaiting Vietnam's digital banking

Rising number of Internet users and mobile phone subscribers is smoothing the way for digital banking in Vietnam to thrive, but huge challenges keep lying ahead, according to insiders.

 

Vietnamese runner to compete at World Athletics Championships

Ngan Ngoc Nghia will be the only representative of Vietnam at the World Athletics Championships which began in Qatar on September 27.