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Resolving the disparity in FDI attraction

 There is a disconcerting disparity between the FDI performance of the cities and provinces of Vietnam, which is a major issue to be solved by the nation's future FDI strategy.

SPECIAL COMMUNIQUÉ on former Party chief Do Muoi’s passing away

A special communiqué has been issued, announcing that former Party General Secretary Do Muoi passed away at 23:12 on October 1, 2018, and his funeral will be held as a national mourning.

Vietnam's electronics and garment may benefit from trade war: Brokerage

 Vietnam somehow will take advantage of the escalation of the US-China trade conflict, although the world`s economy in general may suffer from it.

Party chief nominated for Presidential post

 All members of the 12th Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee have agreed to introduce General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as a candidate for the post of President, to be elected in the 14th National Assembly’s sixth session.

Developing a new strategy for FDI

 With Industry 4.0 on the rise, Vietnam is looking to change its strategy for attracting foreign direct investment to become more selective, with a focus laid on high-technologies. But how can the country reach this goal?

Ride-hailers break into food delivery

 Vietnam’s online food delivery market has become even more crowded with new competitors from the ride-hailing sector. Despite strong market potential, experts say success is not guaranteed for all players.

Phuong Khanh to compete at Miss Earth 2018

 Phuong Khanh will represent Vietnam at Miss Earth 2018, set to take place from October 7-November 3 in the Philippines.

Experts encourage children to join risky play

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professionals from Vietnam, France and Germany will share their experiences and insights about risky play through a seminar held in Hanoi on Saturday.  

Bitel sets fastest growth pace in Peru telecom market

 VietNamNet Bridge - By the end of the second quarter this year, Viettel Group’s brand Bitel had 5.1 million subscribers, equivalent to a market share of 13.5 percent, reported the Perus Telecommunications Regulatory Agency.

Eco-camp teaches young people about green tourism

Young people aged 18 to 28 experienced green tourism with experts from the Gaia Nature Conservation Centre and Bidoup Nui Ba National Park at a five-day eco camp at the park in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Party Central Committee discuss socio-economic development

 The 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam discussed reports on socio-economic situation and State budget implementation in 2018 along with plans for 2019 during the morning session on October 3.

Government News In Brief

Deputy Defence Minister welcomes Chinese Charge d’affaires, NA Chairwoman hopes diplomats will bring opportunities to localities, Leaders of Parties, NA Vice Chairman assures friendship with UK

Gov’t event aims to empower girls

 VietNamNet Bridge – One hundred girls will gather in Hanoi for dialogue with leaders of the National Assembly, Government and State agencies from October 5 to 7.

Illegal deforestation and encroachment still rampant in Dak Lak

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 10,500 hectares of natural forest in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dak Lak have been illegally destroyed since 2015, 

Three export commodities earn more than $20 billion

 Three export commodities have earned Vietnam more than 20 billion USD in revenue each so far this year, according to latest statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

First Inspire Me Festival held in Hanoi

 The Inspire Me Festival 2018 will be held for the first time in the Hoan Kiem Lake area, Hanoi, to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam.

Vietnam among top cruises to visit in 2019

 A cooking cruise on the Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia has been selected as one of seventh best river cruises to book now, according to British journalist Caroline Hendrie of Mail on Sunday.

Cyber security contest in Hanoi

 The final round of the global-scale cyber security competition Whitehat Grand Prix 2018 is set to begin on November 1, according to the Information Security Department.

30-year FDI attraction: shifting focus onto quality

 Leading destinations for the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) such as Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, have been shifting their focus to investment quality after 30 years attracting foreign capital.

56 gambling apps removed from Google Play store

 VietNamNet Bridge – Google has announced the removal of 56 gambling applications from its Google Play store because the games were not compliant with Vietnam’s established laws,