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VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 18

Night-time economy key to stimulating tourism in Da Nang

Fierce battle for Southeast Asia’s over-the-top crown

Southeast Asia’s over-the-top media market remains a tough arena for both foreign and Vietnamese players due to fierce competition and the sheer number of companies involved.

Hanoi International Film Festival postponed until next year

The sixth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VI), originally scheduled for this November, has been postponed until next year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

What's the best marketing strategy for post-Covid-19?

Covid-19, which has caused disruptions in cash flow, has created many changes in businesses’ marketing strategies.

BOT thermal power projects rush to meet target

In spite of numerous difficulties, the investors of four thermal power plant projects under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model are rushing to start operation and begin generating power for the national grid.

Soldiers protect the country from pandemic

Hundreds of border soldiers and militiamen are still been on duty 24 hours a day, battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japanese companies enticed by local investment climate

Driven by new encouraging policies and motivations, more fresh opportunities will be coming for Japanese investors in Vietnam, expecting a new investment wave ahead.

Replaced regulation to hit global drugmakers

International pharma giants are expected to be strongly hit soon by a price cut under Vietnam’s new tender rules for branded drugs, enabling local patients to receive an increase in pharmaceutical access at affordable prices. 

Da Lat seeks 'urban heritage site' status

Da Lat City "has what it takes" to become an urban heritage site of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, experts have said.

VN famous fashion designer introduces eye-catching collection

Fashion designer Hoang Hai will introduce his latest collection called Thương (Love) in HCM City this weekend.  

Creative spaces nurture creativity

Following a long break due to COVID-19, creative spaces have now reopened in Hanoi, offering local people and tourists cool getaway venues.

Hanoi residents ask for long-term solution over waste collection

Big heaps of waste that have appeared beside roads in Hanoi’s inner districts for several days are expected to be cleared up by Friday, as people living around the Nam Son landfill agreed to stop blocking the way to the city’s biggest dump.

 

VN fishery sector aims for “yellow card” removal with US$10 billion export target in sight

The seafood industry is making all-out efforts to meet this year’s U$$10 billion export target whilst dealing with recommendations from the European Commission (EC)

Class photo showing only one student without certificate stirs controversy

In a photo taken on the occasion of the closing of the academic year, students in one class can be seen holding high their certificates of merit except for one boy.

Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H'Hen Nie honoured as ‘Pride of ASEAN’

The official ASEAN fan page has posted an image of H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher at Miss Universe 2018, honouring her as the ‘Pride of ASEAN’.

 

Da Nang plans seven hospital projects

Da Nang has proposed a plan of developing seven high-quality healthcare service projects with an estimated fund of VND13.6 trillion (US$591 million) from the state budget, the city’s planning and investment department said.

Climate change: Summers could become 'too hot for humans'

Rising global temperatures could see summers that are too hot to work in.

Ample entertainment program at Hanoi Book Street from July 18

Hanoi Book Street is a favorite destination for bookworms, especially the children, when summer comes.

 

HCM City considering $17.3b public transport plan

HCM City plans to spend nearly VND400 trillion (US$17.3 billion) on improving public transport and limiting the use of personal vehicles during the next decade.

VN Health Ministry urges localities to strengthen hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

The Ministry of Health has ordered preventive medicine units and facilities across the nation to strengthen hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) prevention in response to the increase in the number of cases in major cities across the nation.