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Proposed investment cap policy might cause Vietnam to lose FDI attraction opportunities

As the proportion of FDI inflow to Vietnam’s total development investment capital is proposed to be capped at 20-25 percent next time, experts are concerned the policy can prevent the country from luring the inflow, especially high quality one.

Danang airport to have new terminal this year

 The Danang International Airport will see the T3 terminal, with a capacity of 30 million passengers per year, being put into operation this year.

Traditional cakes to converge at special festival in Can Tho

 Up to 100 types of traditional cakes will be featured at 200 booths at the eighth Southern Traditional Cakes Festival in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho next month, heard a press conference in HCMC today, March 5.

Discovery Networks launches HGTV in Vietnam

 Discovery Networks Asia Pacific continues to expand its lifestyle footprint in Southeast Asia with the launch of its popular home and lifestyle channel HGTV in Vietnam on March 4.

Foreign investment in banking sector to surge

The improved business performance of Vietnamese banks and a Government regulation to require local banks to meet stricter capital regulations is spelling the start of a wave of foreign investment into the country’s finance and banking sector.

Will filter coffee save Trung Nguyen?

Trung Nguyen may not be held for much longer for Vietnamese customers' taste for filter coffee, as competitors are breaking into the segment, adding to the headwind created by the prolonged divorce of chairman Dang Le Nguyen Vu and his wife.

Local seafood industry faces shortage of input materials

Vietnam’s seafood sector is facing a severe shortage of input material, which will affect the industry’s goal to export US$10.5 billion worth of seafood this year, up US$1 billion against the figure seen in 2018.

Coal ash consumption in dire need of organization

Due to the rising volume of coal ashes produced by thermal power plants, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung noted that it was necessary to change the way of handling these ashes.

Charges considered against four former Vinashin executives

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed formal charges against four former executives of Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) for abusing their positions and power to appropriate assets. 

Intention to expand business remains strong among Japanese firms in Vietnam: JETRO

Many Japanese firms active in Vietnam expect to expand their business in the country, Takimoto Koji, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in HCMC, told a press briefing held in the city on March 4.

Vietnamese doctor develops internationally-acclaimed thyroid surgery technique

After many years of research, Phan Hoang Hiep and his colleagues have developed the 1-trocar endoscopic thyroid surgical method, the first of its kind in the world.

Why world experts say Vietnam should be economic model for North Korea?

 Vietnam and North Korea have similar background in national protection. But how they responded has set them on different paths after decades.

ADB loan signed to improve connectivity in northwestern provinces

ADB and the Vietnamese government on Tuesday signed a $188 million loan for a project to improve the road connectivity between the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway and northwestern provinces.

Ministry draft decree to tighten controls over karaoke and clubs

 Karaoke bars and night clubs will have to close before 2 am and placed at least 200 metres away from schools and some government agencies according to a draft decree by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnamese cashew sector seeks to increase export value

 Although Vietnam is a leading exporter of cashew nut, the country’s export value remains modest as many enterprises are still dependent on imported materials.

Appeal trial on trillion-VND online gambling case opens in Phu Tho

 The Hanoi High-Level People’s Court opened an appeal trial on an online gambling case involving former senior police officers and trillions of dong in the northern province of Phu Tho on March 5.

What are visions for the denuclearization after second no-deal summit?

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended with no agreement, leaving people speculating about the visions for the denuclearization program.

Hanoi strives to maintain growing status gained following North Korea - US second summit: Mayor

 Hanoi would strive to maintain its growing status after catching worldwide attention following the second North Korea – US summit last week, according to Nguyen Duc Chung, chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee. 

Hanoi wishes to cooperate with Estonia in smart city building

 Hanoi wants to enhance cooperation with Estonia to build infrastructure for smart city development, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

37 players called up ahead of AFC U23 qualifiers

 Head coach Park Hang-seo has selected 37 players to prepare for qualifiers for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.