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Unemployed university grads far exceeds jobless vocational school grads

VietNamNet Bridge - University students have been warned of the rising unemployment rate as the 4.0 industrial revolution is changing jobs.

HCM City plans to develop key traffic infrastructure works

 Ho Chi Minh City is planning to add a number of key traffic projects to its transportation planning, including projects to expand roads linking districts and neighbouring southern provinces.

New technique for cervical myelopathy patients

 A minimally invasive technique called Tateru Shiraishi cervical laminoplasty is the best choice for treating patients with cervical myelopathy as it reduces the need for long postoperative care, according to doctors.

Taxman struggling to get back taxes from Uber

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Taxation is still attempting to collect back taxes and penalties from Uber International Services Holding B.V., after determining the ride-hailing company has not registered any bank accounts in Vietnam.

Vietnam attends ASEAN foreign, defence ministers’ meetings in Singapore

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh are leading Vietnamese delegations to the AMM Retreat and ADMM Retreat in Singapore on February 4-6.

Vietnam enjoying fastest wealth growth in the world

Wealth grew 210% between 2007 and 2017, according to market researchers New World Wealth.

Vietnamese, Lao PMs co-chair Inter-Governmental committee meeting

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee in Vientiane, Laos, on February 5.

Traditional Tet space opens in Hanoi

A space for exhibitions and activities for Tet will be open from February 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center of Culture and Arts, 2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi.

Minority stake sale planned for Habeco

The government is preparing to sell more shares in the country’s third-largest brewer, the Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage Joint Stock Corp. (Habeco), but is unwilling to give up its majority holding just yet.

Raging competition on e-commerce market promises to heat further up

 The Vietnamese e-commerce market contains unexpected elements this year, including Tiki receiving investment from a Chinese partner, Shopee flying up, Lazada getting support from Alibaba, and Cho Tot announcing new ambitions.

VRG’s “blockbuster” IPO drowns in disinterest

With the average selling price equivalent to the initial price, the State acquired VND1.311 trillion ($57.75 million) from the initial public offering (IPO) of VRG held on February 2, 2018, equaling 21 per cent of the target.

Ha Thu receives Inspirational Woman of Year award

Ha Thu, who was among the top 16 finalists of Miss Earth 2017, was honoured in the Women of the Year awards hosted by Phu Nu Ngay Nay (Women Today) magazine in Ho Chi Minh City on February 4.

Hanoi streets face gridlock as Tet approaches

In the run-up to the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), heavy traffic congestion is affecting many streets in the capital city of Hanoi as people rush to prepare.

Tay Tuu flower village springs into life for Tet

The bright and thriving flowers of Tay Tuu village on the outskirts of Hanoi include daisies, roses, and gerberas all vying with each other in a colourful display of spring vitality as the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) 2018 nears.

Major cultural events in HCM City for Lunar New Year holiday

 Ho Chi Minh City is preparing a variety of major cultural and entertainment activities at many places in the city center during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins on February 16 this year.

VN player wins gold at Asian Indoor Athletics Champs

 Bui Thi Thu Thao brought home a gold medal in the eighth Asian Indoor Athletics Championship, which wrapped up at the Aftab-e Enqhelab Stadium in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday.

Ministry earmarks $15.4b for aviation industry

 The Ministry of Transport plans to spend VND350.5 trillion (US$15.4 billion) to develop the country’s aviation industry from now until 2030.

Vietnamese female billionaires enter US market

VietNamNet Bridge - Two Vietnamese female billionaires in the dairy industry have officially set foot in the US market. 

E5 fuel makes up 65% of petrol sales

 The number of local consumers using E5 petrol in their autos has been increasing rapidly, though bio-fuel has only been put into use nationwide for just the past month.

Banks set dates for 2018 AGMs

 After gaining positive business performance last year, many banks have planned to hold annual general meetings (AGMs) for 2018 soon.