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E-commerce requires logistics reboot

As e-commerce is witnessing a boom in Vietnam, the capacity of the logistics infrastructure to serve e-commerce is causing major concerns, forcing logistics firms and authorised agencies to change their mindset.

Sabeco relents to Thai Beverage pressure for board presence

 Three foreigners, all of whom were allegedly nominated by Thai Beverage, will join the Sabeco management board at the coming meeting.

Domestic firms launch ride-hailing applications to fill in Uber’s space

 After the merger between Uber and Grab, numerous domestic firms accelerate their plans to launch ride-hailing applications to fill the void left in Uber’s wake.

Lingering problems in valuation of state-owned enterprises

The failed IPO of VTVCab and the Mobifone-AVG scandal are valuable lessons for Vietnam on the valuation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Rhino horns should be removed from the drug list: scientists

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam and China are considered the two biggest rhino horn consumers in the world. 

Vietnam’s stock market: it’s the age of mid-cap stocks

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam stock indexes have gained new highs recently. However, the rise of large-cap stocks has stalled, while mid-caps are attracting cash flow again after a correction period.

Mekong Delta must develop in sustainable way, or risk serious damage: experts

Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent expert on Mekong Delta’s ecology, has praised the government’s Resolution on developing the Mekong Delta by 2050 in a sustainable way in the context of climate change. 

Two years later, FOLs an issue again

 As Vietnam attracts a new wave of overseas capital, the issue of foreign ownership limits makes a return to the spotlight in 2018, two years after a law paved the way for foreign investors to boost their stakes in listed companies.

Vietnam’s academic research relies heavily on foreign cooperation

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s level of academic research is not only modest in quantity but also in quality. 

Homes of former Da Nang leaders searched

 Competent forces on April 18 searched the houses of Tran Van Minh and Van Huu Chien, former leaders of the central city of Da Nang, who allegedly involved in the case of Phan Van Anh Vu.

Culture space in Hue connects art and community

 Then Cafe in the former royal capital city of Hue is among eight recipients of grants from the Danish Culture Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) to carry out and develop their activities during 2018.

Green bonds prop up state eco-fund

While financial resources are constrained from the state side, channelling investment into green projects through the issuance of green bonds may be what it takes for the economic development of the ASEAN bloc in general and Vietnam in particular.

Appeal trial began for former OceanBank executives

 The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi began to hear the appeals of Ha Van Tham, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ocean Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OceanBank), and his accomplices for their wrongdoings at the bank. 

CPTPP: Vietnam to feel pressure on labor quality

Labor costs in Vietnam are expected to be higher after commitments in the CPTPP (the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade agreement are implemented, experts say.

HCM City sees busy real estate transactions in outlying districts

 Land registration offices at some outlying districts in HCM City have been extremely busy due to recent rising land prices in the area.

Hue Festival 2018 seeks more funding

 The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is appealing for more financial resources to organise the 10th Hue Festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2.

German baritone Benjamin Appl to perform in Vietnam

 German singer Benjamin Appl will enthrall Ho Chi Minh City music lovers at a "From Europe with love" show on April 21.

Ministry defends high coal inventory

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has attempted to explain why the country has imported coal despite a large inventory.

HCM City new administrative centre displayed

 HCM City’s Department of Planning and Architecture is holding an exhibition to show off its proposed new administrative centre.

Dirty coffee manufacturing facility in Dak Nong raided

 Police in the central highlands province of Dak Nong have raided a large coffee making facility for using battery powder to make fake coffee.