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Industry Ministry urges bidding mechanism for solar power projects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called for a pilot scheme on realizing a bidding mechanism for solar power projects in 2020 prior to the official launch and widespread implementation of such bidding as from 2021.

Eight reasons behind gap in Vietnam’s productivity level and regional peers

GDP growth based on high productivity is the way forward for Vietnam to maintain rapid and sustainable economic growth, said head of Vietnam’s General Statistics Office.

 

Promising signs ahead for Singapore-led FDI

Together with traditional interests in real estate, manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare, Singaporean investors are now venturing into other emerging sectors such as startups, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and consumer and lifestyle.

Discovering stunning ripening paddy fields of Bac Son valley

Bac Son valley in Lang Son is blessed with magnificent ripening paddy fields and white clouds which serve to create picturesque scenery, making the area particularly attractive for visitors, especially photographers.

Phu Quoc airport re-opened following closure due to floods

Phu Quoc International Airport in the southern province of Kien Giang has been re-opened after being closed for many hours on Friday due to severe inundation.

Garment orders don’t increase as expected

Vietnam’s textile and garment companies are trying to find more orders to ensure continuous production from now to the end of the year.

Vietnam - fashion manufacturing winner from US-China trade war

Vietnam’s apparel industry will be a key beneficiary from the ongoing US-China trade war and the subsequent diversification strategies of US retailers, a research entity of Fitch Group has forecast.

A look back at historic Trang Tien street through history

Despite being at the hub of the capital, Trang Tien street in Hanoi has been able to keep many of its historic features.

Circus wild animals retire, pets get job

Over one year since the Asia For Animals Coalition’s call for not using wild animals in circus performance, Vietnamese kids have now been getting acquainted with familiar pets on stage.

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Five products to see stronger export to EU: ministry

Vietnamese can do scientific research at international level: expert

Prof Nguyen Thanh Liem, head of Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology and one of top 100 Asian scientists 2019, says that Vietnamese are quite capable of carrying out scientific research at the international level.

Mobile payments reshaping VN banking

Vietnam is experiencing a boom in mobile payments as more and more e-wallet providers have aggressively joined the market.

Young magic lover should nurture their passion

Popular magician Nguyen Manh Phuong was recently awarded the world record for the first illusionist to perform with a 4D screen. Le Huong chats with the magician about his passion.

Vietnam’s startup scene picks up pace

Foreign funds tend to pour a great deal of money into Vietnamese startups with novel ideas.

Vietnamese agriculture strengthened by M&A

With the country’s agricultural sector pursuing greater sustainable development, mergers and acquisitions are helping the sector create positive changes thanks in part to the support of high technology.

Imported pork dirt cheap, domestic livestock industry in danger

The amount of pork imported to Vietnam in the first four months of the year was six times higher than that in the entire year of 2018. The import price is VND5,000-7,000 per kilogram lower than the domestic price.

China's prolonged falling yuan may harm Vietnam's trade

China’s yuan (renminbi) has remained above the sensitive level of seven to the US currency for the last three days, hinting that trade friction between the US and China is entering a dangerous phase.

VN finance industry has difficult time finding personnel in digital era

With increasing digital adoption, the finance industry is having great difficulty finding human resources for new job positions, experts have said.

 

U.S.-China trade war negatively affects Vietnam’s exports: officials

External challenges, such as protectionism and the escalating trade war between the United States and China, have left negative impacts on Vietnam’s exports, according to officials speaking at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday.

 

Vietnamese parents turn to GPS watches to ensure kids' safety

Many parents are rushing to buy GPS watches to keep track of their children.