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Hanoi attracts investment for environment and consumption of agricultural products

Only a few days ago, Hanoi granted investment decisions to 71 projects valued at more than VND400 trillion, which were awarded investment under the framework of the conference “Hanoi 2018 - Investment and Development Cooperation” in Hanoi

VN forestry exports reach US$4.15 billion

 The export of forestry products in the first six months of the year reached US$ 4.15 billion, accounting for 46 percent of the yearly plan and up nearly 8.4 percent annually.

Vietnam’s nascent industrial property market attractive to investors

The industrial property market in Vietnam is in the nascent stage of development, making the country an attractive destination for investors, reported Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

SCIC faces problems with SOEs that divest holdings

VietNamNet Bridge - Among the enterprises put under management by the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC), there are many firms where the state’s ownership ratio is less than 5 percent.

Nostalgia and innovation combine in new dance show

Saturday June 30 sees the premier of a new contemporary dance work, Café Saigon, from the HCMC Ballet, in collaboration with Gotra dance company from Maastricht in the Netherlands. 

U.S. increases cashew imports from Vietnam due to low prices

Since early this year, the U.S. has boosted cashew imports from Vietnam due to their lower prices. In the first four months of the year, cashew shipments to the U.S. surged 30.3%.

Over $216 million FDI capital flows into VN property sector in five months

 In its report on reality and measures to develop the sector to People’s Committee in Ho Chi Minh City, the HCMC Real Estate Association said that FDI enterprises tend to spend more on buying houses in HCMC.

VN fiscal deficits and public debt under strict control

Vietnam has been doing a highly efficient job in controlling public debt, which has received great applause from the World Bank, one of the country’s largest development partners.

National conference on anti-corruption opens

 The Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption held a national conference on corruption prevention in Hanoi on June 25, under the chair of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, who is also head of the committee.

Unlocking Soc Trang’s renewable energy potential

Endowed with a coastline of 72 kilometres, Soc Trang is not only suitable for developing the mining industry, aquaculture, logistics, and tourism, but also has great potential for industrial-scale wind power generation.

Vietnam’s beer market holds huge potential, competition

 Vietnam is the holy grail for global beer companies, with the market continuing to grow while many others have flatlined, but the competition is fierce.

VN dairy farmers struggle against low prices

 Many farmers in Ho Chi Minh City are shutting down their farms as the milk prices drop and they lack funds to improve quality.

Seven killed, 12 missings in floods, landslides in northern VN

 At least seven people have been killed, five others injured and 12 remained missing in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains on June 23 and 24, according to the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Vietcombank seeks bancassurance partnership

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) plans to invite bids from insurers for exclusive rights to distribute life insurance products through its network.

Villagers earn huge money as grasshopper prices soar

 Grasshoppers in Hanoi's My Duc District are proving a popular dish this year right in the middle of World Cup.

Events in Hanoi and HCMC on June 25 – July 1

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Investment in VN's startup projects doubles in 2017

 Vietnam recorded 92 startup investment deals worth more than 290 million USD in 2017, with the total value doubling that of 2016.

Vietnamese traffic - An organised mess

 If you have already been to Vietnam or you watched the video at the beginning of the post you know that the main ingredient of the Vietnamese traffic are the scooters.

Top 50 businesses list shows strength of private sector

VietNamNet Bridge - The 2017 list of 50 best performing businesses released by Nhip Cau Dau Tu reflects the return of the enterprises in the fields of banking, real estate, construction and consumer goods. 

Burning incense harmful but not subject to controls

 Incense smoke is as toxic as cigarette smoke, experts say, but the product is not subject to control and there is no standard for incense quality.