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Advanced schools want to use foreign curricula

VietNamNet Bridge - Many schools in HCM City, especially schools operating under the so-called advanced model, have proposed using international curricula.

Firmer foothold

 South Korea’s CJ Logistics solidified its position in Asia’s logistics sector with the recent purchase of two Gemadept subsidiaries.

Young artist presents exhibition on the impact of technology on society

 The exhibition titled “Remnant” by artist Le The Lam featuring the the remnants of war and the consequence of historical upheaval on the society will be open at Factory Contemporary Arts Center in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9.

Traffic situation still complicated at Cai Lay BOT tollbooth

Traffic situation was still complicated without improvement at Cai Lay BOT tollbooth in Tien Giang as many drivers kept paying toll in small change or high nominal value notes, lengthening parking time at the station late afternoon yesterday.

Three killed in HCM City house fire

A mother and two of her children were killed at a massive house fire in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on December 4 early morning.

HCM City to host Food Fest 2017

 The 2nd Food Fest 2017 is set to transpire on December 8-10 in Ho Chi Minh City where guests can indulge their palates with as many as 1,500 types of food and drinks prepared by leading cuisine experts.

New methods for e-commerce arise

 As the online market has grown, firms are increasingly becoming savvier about the newest trends emerging from the digital transformation.

Next-generation FDI: what’s the new strategy?

VietNamNet Bridge - The draft strategy on attracting FDI in 2018-2023 is being compiled by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) with support from the World Bank. 

Koreans, Chinese make up half of foreign tourists to Vietnam

 China and South Korea remained the two largest source markets for Vietnam’s tourism with 348,000 and 224,000 visitors this month, taking their total to over 5.72 million in January-November, half of all international arrivals in Vietnam.

Japanese firm gets nod to build US$2.58-billion thermal power plant

 Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has gained an investment certificate to develop Van Phong 1 thermal power project worth US$2.58 billion in the central coast province of Khanh Hoa.

Seeking stronger links

 Owners of Vietnamese startups share their expectations with VET over the APEC CEO Summit 2017 further connecting them with global markets.

Common ground to be found

 Despite existing disagreements among and between members, leaders of APEC economies will try to bolster consensus on regional issues at the APEC Summit.

Plan for Hanoi’s first metro line test run rebuilt

 The plan for the trial run of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project, Hanoi’s first metro line, must be rebuilt as the date for the test run in October has passed, according to Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong.

Vietnam offers world's most attractive office yields

 Vietnam offers the most attractive office yield in the world, according to the latest Savills’ World Office Yield Spectrum 2H 2017 report.

Vietnam’s retail market: convenience stores mushroom

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is witnessing the strong expansion of small supermarket and convenience store chains applying high-tech solutions in sales, storage and customer management.

Investors pour millions of dollars into Vietnamese e-commerce

 The Vietnamese e-commerce segment has become more vibrant due to increasing investments in  the past few years.

What's on December 4-10 (Daily updated)

Upcoming events in Hanoi & HCMC from December 4-10.

Samsung seeks more VN part suppliers

The increasing number of Vietnamese suppliers who provide parts and components to Samsung would not only help Samsung Viet Nam (SEV) reduce its production costs, but also develop the country’s auxiliary industry.

Fertiliser tax does more good than harm: Experts

 Following the implementation of a provisional tax on imported fertilisers, more things need to be done to help balance benefits of both local producers’ and farmers’ benefits, industry insiders have agreed.

Bright outlook for VN-Index in December

 November’s uptrend in Viet Nam’s stock market could extend on the back of strong capital inflows from both domestic and foreign investors, analysts say.