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Mekong Delta may face saline intrusion months earlier than normal

Saltwater is expected to severely intrude into the Mekong Delta during the remainder of the year, instead of in March or April next year, as normal, said the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

 

Vietnam Airlines receives first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) took delivery on August 15 of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the industry’s most efficient twin-aisle aircraft.

 

Vietnam working to strengthen virtual money management

The Government is working on a policy to tighten the management of virtual currency and assets, heard a workshop in Hanoi on August 16.

 

India to build patrol ships for Vietnam

India’s Larsen & Toubro shipyard near Chennai city of Tamil Nadu State has launched a project to build 12 high-speed vessels for the Vietnam Border Guard Force.

Ministry warns of security breaches

The Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications has warned of two security breaches that exist in Remote Desktop Services of the Windows operation system (OS).

Vietnam faces challenges in developing AI

A shortage of resources as well as a modest number of AI firms have been the biggest challenges for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Vietnam, said Bui The Duy, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology.

93 SOEs to be equitised by 2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision approving a list of 93 State-owned enterprises which will be equitised from now to the end of 2020.

History records prove Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) are two big archipelagos with key strategic locations among Vietnam’s islands, and the country’s sovereignty over them is clearly reflected through historical documents.

Amazon establishes subsidiary in Vietnam

Amazon has established a subsidiary in Vietnam, Head of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam Tran Xuan Thuy told media at the Vietnam Online Marketing Forum on August 14.

Book on President Ho Chi Minh’s testament to be published in Russia

A book reflecting late President Ho Chi Minh’s writing of his testament will be translated into Russian and published in the East European country in the time ahead.

Statistics bureau to revise GDP reading

The General Statistic Office (GSO) announced on August 16 that it has started a process to revise the country’s GDP calculation.

Airports overwhelmed as passenger numbers keep rising

The 21 airports in Vietnam are overloaded with the number of passengers estimated to increase to over 112 million this year against a capacity of 96.05 million.

Import duties to be eliminated for auto parts

The Ministry of Finance plans to eliminate the import tax for auto materials and parts in order to support the development of the country’s automobile industry.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia seek to promote Development Triangle efficiency

Officials in charge of external affairs from parliaments of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia gathered in Quang Ninh today during their seventh conference on the role of parliament in realising agreements in the Development Triangle.

National forum encourages children to raise their voice

As many as 169 children engaged in a dialogue with representatives from the Government, sectors and organisations in Hanoi on August 17 as part of the sixth national children’s forum.

Vietnam needs up to 90,000 IT workers in 2019

Vietnam will need 70,000 - 90,000 information technology (IT) workers in 2019, the online newspaper of the Government reported, citing a report by TopDev – an IT recruiting firm.

Noi Bai Airport’s adjustment plan to be publicised this year

The Ministry of Transport will announce the adjustment planning of Noi Bai International Airport in the third quarter of this year.

Prof Dukakis: China is undermining regional peace and security

China always keeps the ambition to expand territory and increase its influence.

Rising land rents make manufacturers’ life miserable

Constant rises in land rents at industrial parks (IPs) lessen the chance for Vietnamese enterprises to build new factories or relocate their production facilities

 

Private investment to be sought for long-delayed railway project

The Ministry of Transport has proposed the prime minister call on private firms to get involved in the Yen Vien-Pha Lai-Halong-Cai Lan railway project in the northern region, which was started 15 years ago but has been suspended.