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Young entrepreneur and “almost” impossible startup project

Le Dinh Hieu – a member of the prestigious “30 under 30” list by Forbes Viet Nam has entered the startup scene in education for underprivileged people. 

 

Poor demand around Tet strikes apartment market segment in Q1

 The first quarter of the year saw a fall in both supplies and sales of apartments in HCMC, at 57% and 52%, respectively, over the same period last year.

Vietnam's top chess player Liem reaches Dubai Open top 10

 Le Quang Liem entered the top 10 after the fourth round of the Dubai Open chess tournament on Friday.

Fewer traffic accidents, victims reported in first quarter

 As many as 4,030 traffic accidents resulting in 1,905 deaths and 3,141 injuries were reported in Viet Nam in the first three months of this year, according to the National Committee for Traffic Safety (NCTS).

Vinmec Hospital successfully performs HVAD artificial heart transplant

 The Vinmec Times City International Hospital has successfully installed a HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) in a patient with end-stage heart failure, prolonging her life by up to seven years.

Many housing developers fail to build promised parks in HCM City

 Many housing projects in HCM City lack parks though all their units have been sold out and building one is mandatory for getting a development licence.

Hanoi adds more coaches for upcoming holidays

Hanoi Bus Station Company will meet the high demand for the upcoming holidays with additions to their fleet of buses and coaches.

Nha Trang’s low-cost tours pay low taxes, tarnish tourism image

VietNamNet Bridge - The Khanh Hoa provincial authorities are finding it difficult to control low-cost tours, which are booming in the sea city of Nha Trang.

Vietnam moves forward to phase out scrap plastic imports

The Vietnamese government has reiterated its intention to phase out scrap plastic imports, noting all scrap plastic inflows will be barred beginning in 2025.

Experts propose higher foreign holding in Vietnamese banks

The Vietnamese government should increase the foreign ownership ratio in local banks to facilitate the institutions to lure luring capital and governance experiences from prestigious foreign banks, experts proposed.

Young entrepreneur and “almost” impossible startup project

 Le Dinh Hieu – a member of the prestigious “30 under 30” list by Forbes Viet Nam has entered the startup scene in education for underprivileged people. 

Vietnam works to close loopholes in e-commerce

 Vietnam’s fast-growing e-commerce sector has posed a great challenge for the Government as many retailers are using loopholes in management regulations to trade counterfeit goods.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 6/4

Firms to boost exports to Taiwan, Experts worry consumer credit risks, Ho Chi Minh City’s scarce apartment launches hit Q1 figures, Six services fields in HCMC register lower Q1 growth

Chinese investors want to pour money into transport projects

VietNamNet Bridge - Chinese investors have been flocking to Vietnam to seek transport infrastructure projects to invest in under different modes.

Local shrimp farmers to operate on trading floor

 Local shrimp farmers in the Mekong Delta region and across the country will be able to sell their shrimp products on a trading floor in the coming period.

Visiting Hon Khoi salt field in Khanh Hoa province

 Covering hundreds of hectares in Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Hon Khoi is one of the largest salt fields in Vietnam. Visiting the area early in the morning, tourists can admire the stunning sunrise.

Hue festival to honour Vietnamese traditional crafts

 The Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019 will take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from April 26 to May 2.

Corporate bonds give bank deposits a run for their money

A question being asked by many experts now is why banks are joining a race to increase deposit interest rates though there is no ostensible liquidity shortage.

 

First shrimp online transaction floor debuts

Vietnam’s first shrimp online transaction floor made its first public appearance in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 5, helping farmers get the highest possible prices for their product and updates on the cultivation and trade.

 

Rooftop solar power can be game changing

Vietnam’s rapid GDP growth and accelerated development as a global manufacturing hub is creating an anticipated infrastructure problem, which is a growing power demand-supply gap.