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Experts point to tiger keeping failings

A recent tiger attack in Binh Duong Province has raised questions over regulations and criteria for tiger keeping in the area.

 

Vietnam imports more fruits from Thailand

Thailand has replaced China to become the biggest fruit supplier to Vietnam in the first five months of this year.

 

Vietnam to lift cross-border trade transaction index

Vietnam plans to raise the cross-border trade transaction index by 3-5 places this year compared to 2018.

 

Over 10 of Vietnamese key farm produce sold abroad

More than 10 key agricultural products of Vietnam are being sold across 160 countries and territories worldwide.

 

Korean firms eye investment in renewable energy in Vietnam

Korean investors are keen to invest in renewable energy due to its potential and the incentives that Vietnam has offered to foreign investors, an HSBC official has said.

 

Vietnam could emerge as developed economy: expert

The prolonging trade war between the US and China makes it easier for Vietnam to continue its upward trajectory toward becoming a developed economy, Bennett Murray recently wrote on the ‘Foreign Policy’ paper.

 

Difficulties persist in traditional pottery making trade in Ninh Thuan

Bau Truc in Ninh Thuan province is one of the two oldest pottery making villages in Southeast Asia. However, in the modern world, the traditional pottery profession here is facing many difficulties.

Bac Ninh focuses on preserving Quan ho folk singing

“Quan ho” or love duet singinghas been well preserved and developed in its cradle, Bac Ninh province. This is attributed to the province’s efforts in conserving their traditional art genre.

SK Group announces $30 mln investment for Vietnam’s innovation centre

SK Group, the third largest conglomerate in the Republic of Korea, on June 9 announced its plan to fund 30 million USD for Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre (NIC).

 

Foreign papers regret Vietnam’s losing Kings’ Cup to Curacao

Several foreign sport newspapers have expressed their regret for Vietnam who lost the Kings’ Cup to Curacao after penalty shootouts in Thailand on June 8.

 

First Vietnam Venture Summit to be held in Hanoi

The Vietnam Venture Summit 2019, the first of its kind, will take place in Hanoi on June 10, providing a dialogue platform between the Vietnamese government and major international venture funds.

 

Festival to introduce humanity’s intangible cultural heritage

A festival promoting intangible cultural heritage of humanity in Vietnam will take place in Nha Trang city in the central province of Khanh Hoa from June 14-16.

 

Vietnam – rising star in tourism sector: Malaysian newspaper

The ASEAN Post of Malaysia has recently run an article featuring the rise of Vietnam’s tourism, in which it affirmed that Vietnam is an emerging regional star in the tourism sector.

Home-based solar power system becomes favourite in Central region

At the beginning of 2019, only some 300 households in the Central and Central Highlands Regions installed home solar energy system. 

Vietnam’s priorities after winning UNSC non-permanent seat

Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh has stressed the need to further boost the role of multilateralism in an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency's reporter after Vietnam won a seat on the UNSC.

VN technology product distributors try ‘sell everything’ strategy

The Gioi So (Digiworld), the mobile phone retail chain, is seeking to distribute office equipment, while FPT Shop is trying online sale models and The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile World) is focusing on its department stores.

iPhone 7 becoming dirt cheap in Vietnam

Previous-generation iPhone models have seen prices dropping dramatically over the last two months. A used iPhone 7 32 GB is selling at VND4.5 million, or approximately $200.

BUSINESS NEWS 10/6

Aquatic product exports decrease in five months

Wood, a treasured symbol of love by Gie Trieng women

Wood plays an important role in Gie Trieng’s marriage customs and the Et Rok wedding ceremony of the Bahnar.

EPE model held up by uncertainties

While waiting for more specifics of the regulations relating to ­establishing export-processing enterprises in ­Vietnam, foreign investor can ­register to operate as a normal ­enterprise until more concrete ­guidance is issued.