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Events in Hanoi this weekend

The weekend calendar is packed with arts performances, live music, exhibitions and blockbuster theater shows and here are our recommendations.

US companies have interest in Vietnam’s success: AmCham

US companies have an interest in Vietnam’s continued success and the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham) continues to support the government’s efforts to grow the private sector, said AmCham Chair Natasha Ansell.

Coach Park Hang-seo meets pupils in Phu Tho

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo met more than 1,000 pupils at Phu Tho Stadium on Thursday.

 

Vietnam to stop tax evasion by foreign digital advertisers

Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has said that the ministry would soon force foreign firms like Facebook and Google, which earn big in Vietnam by providing advertising, to pay taxes.

Vietnam U19 team tie goalless with Thailand

Viet Nam U19 female football team failed to find the net during a goalless draw with Thailand in China yesterday.

 

HCM City plans to reserve pork, poultry as ASF virus spreads fast

Ho Chi Minh City has planned a reserve to protect the country from shortages and price volatility as ASF virus is spreading fast.

 

Vietnam aims to turn technology into growth driver

A national strategy on developing technology firms has been announced at a recent forum organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Below are some notable opinions at the forum.

 

VN may adjust working hours of State agencies

The National Assembly will scrutinize amendments to the Labor Code at the 7th working session this year.

Lac Hong students represent Vietnam at Drivers' World Championship

Energy-efficient car team LH-EST from Lac Hong University will represent Vietnam at the Drivers’ World Championship (DWC) Grand Final 2019 in London in July.

 

Only 5% of Vietnam’s wood exports designed locally

Although Vietnam has reported high growth in wood and wooden product exports in recent years, only 5% of the exported products were designed locally, stated Nguyen Quoc Khanh, chairman of HCMC Handicraft and Wood Industry Association.

 

HCM City aims to accelerate administrative reform

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has instructed departments, wards and districts in the city to work harder towards making strong changes in administrative reforms.

 

Vietnam, DPRK urged to further foster judicial cooperation

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has suggested that Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should tighten and consolidate judicial cooperation in the time ahead.

 

Banks are worried as BOT projects incur losses

Nearly half of the transport BOT projects under the management of the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DFRV) report low revenue, with many of them incurring big losses.

Solutions needed to save Duong Dong River and keep Phu Quoc clean

The Duong Dong River, the main water supply for Phu Quoc Island in southern Kien Giang Province, has been reportedly suffered ecological death after being seriously polluted for years, according to Tuổi trẻ (Youth) newspaper.

Tourism needs to be creative to bring visitors

Deputy General Director of the Viet Nam Tourism Administration Ha Van Sieu talks to The Leader - an Administrators’ Online Forum - about tourism development challenges and solutions.

BUSINESS NEWS 11/5

Work starts on bridge connecting Hai Phong to Thai Binh

Major trends in Hanoi office leasing market in first quarter

A new trend has emerged in Hanoi’s office leasing market in the first three months of 2019 due to the declining supply in the city centre as well as the disadvantages in amenities and price.

US investors keen on Vietnam’s rapid rise

American investors are ramping up their interest in Vietnam in order to mitigate the risks of the ongoing US-China trade dispute, as well as capitalise on one of the fastest-growing economies in the ASEAN bloc.

Removing bottlenecks in nation’s FDI attraction

Vietnam is doing its best to improve its business climate to attract more foreign direct investment.

Japanese environment activist helps raise awareness of sustainable development

Japanese environmental activist Yuji Miyata, former peace messenger for the UN and president of Peace Week Institute, is visiting Vietnam to carry out a number of environmental protection and sustainable development programs.