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Power sector in dilemma

 The obsession of periodical power blackouts during the dry season seems to have been fallen into oblivion. 

Finance companies finding it difficult to attract foreign capital

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts say the legal framework for consumer financing is still not open enough, creating difficulties in attracting foreign capital.

Nghe An: New school year delayed due to Bebinca

 Kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools in mountainous areas of the central province of Nghe An were unable to open for the new school year after devastation caused by Typhoon Bebinca.

Vietnam needs a public transaction floor for bad debts

 Nguyen Tri Hieu, a banking expert, tells Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper that the Government should appoint an agency to develop an official transaction floor for buying and selling debt.

Fine-tuning bottlenecks to lure more M&A in Vietnam's real estate

 Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) has been attractive to foreign investors in recent years, but there remain obstacles hindering the M&A market to further grow, experts said.

New prospects for cement in waste-to-fuel

 With Vietnam’s growing industrialisation which is producing more and more waste, collecting and recycling this waste as alternative fuel for cement plants is a new and practical way to save energy and protect the environment.

New signs from Vietnam’s e-book market

With 55 million internet and smartphone users, ebooks are becoming more common in Vietnam’s publishing industry. 

Vietnam’s aviation sector eyes flights to US

 Vietnam’s aviation sector is set to undergo the international aviation safety assessment program of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week to be eligible to launch direct flights to the country.

Network operators ready to convert 11-digit simcards

Mobile network operators have geared up with their experiments to implement the conversion of 11-digit mobile phone numbers to 10-digit numbers in August instead of September as initially planned.

A Rem ethnic minority take oath to protect forests

The A Rem ethnic minority in Tan Trach commune of Bo Trach district in Quang Binh province swear that as long as they live, the ancient forests will exist.

Hanoi adds more green urban space

 Hanoi defines green space as an indispensable part in its residents` lives as well as urban development strategy.

Blockchain may help prevent exam cheating in VN?

After a series of exam cheating scandals in northern provinces were discovered, some university lecturers suggested using blockchain technology to prevent cheating. 

FDI and a transient economy

 In view of the way and motivation for foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction at the start, there is a complete difference between China and Vietnam. 

No grounds for property crisis now, says HoREA

 Following worries that the property market is entering a ten-year crisis cycle, a representative of the HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA) said there are not sufficient grounds to conclude that a property crisis will recur.

Foreign players dominate Vietnam’s animal feed market

 Despite accounting for some 65 percent of Vietnam’s market share, foreign animal feed producers are continuously expanding production to further dominate the country’s fertile market.

Hanoi seeks comments on urban government plans

 Urban government plays an important role in the socio-economic development of a country.

Bui Hoang Duong to hold exhibition “Forever” in Hanoi

 Bui Hoang Duong, a young artist of the ethnic minority people of Muong, will hold a solo exhibition entitled “Forever” at the VICAS Art Studio in Hanoi from August 22 to September 2, 2018.

Vietnam Connection Music Festival brings classical masterpieces to HCMC

 As part of the Vietnam Connection Music Festival (VNCMF) 2018, Soul Live Project Complex (SLPC) in District 3 of HCMC will host two concerts namely “Jeff Bradetich & Friends” and “An Evening of Brahms, Brahms and Brahms”.

Robot Robotacon 2018 launched in HCMC

 The sixth robot talent contest ‘Robot Robotacon – WRO 2018’ took place on August 18 – 19, 2018 in the Military Zone 7 Competition Center, in Phu Nhuan District of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). 

Vietnam Int’l Fingerstyle Guitar Festival 2018 to return to Hanoi

 Vietnam International Fingerstyle Guitar Festival 2018 will take place at the Youth Theater in Hanoi on August 25.