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Vietnamese doctor develops internationally-acclaimed thyroid surgery technique

After many years of research, Phan Hoang Hiep and his colleagues have developed the 1-trocar endoscopic thyroid surgical method, the first of its kind in the world.

Trump and Xi could meet this month to end the US-China trade war

 US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping could meet later this month to end the year-long trade war between the two countries.

Why world experts say Vietnam should be economic model for North Korea?

 Vietnam and North Korea have similar background in national protection. But how they responded has set them on different paths after decades.

The world's longest-running airlines

 When we hear that an industry is celebrating its 100th anniversary, images of the industrial revolution might spring to mind, with its coal-powered steam machines, railways and chimneys.

ADB loan signed to improve connectivity in northwestern provinces

ADB and the Vietnamese government on Tuesday signed a $188 million loan for a project to improve the road connectivity between the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway and northwestern provinces.

Ministry draft decree to tighten controls over karaoke and clubs

 Karaoke bars and night clubs will have to close before 2 am and placed at least 200 metres away from schools and some government agencies according to a draft decree by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnamese cashew sector seeks to increase export value

 Although Vietnam is a leading exporter of cashew nut, the country’s export value remains modest as many enterprises are still dependent on imported materials.

Appeal trial on trillion-VND online gambling case opens in Phu Tho

 The Hanoi High-Level People’s Court opened an appeal trial on an online gambling case involving former senior police officers and trillions of dong in the northern province of Phu Tho on March 5.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 5/3

Vietnam PMI declined to 51.2 in February, Public investment disbursement low in first two months of 2019, Ho Chi Minh City tops nation in foreign investment attraction, Japan promotes investment in manufacturing in Vietnam

What are visions for the denuclearization after second no-deal summit?

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended with no agreement, leaving people speculating about the visions for the denuclearization program.

Hanoi strives to maintain growing status gained following North Korea - US second summit: Mayor

 Hanoi would strive to maintain its growing status after catching worldwide attention following the second North Korea – US summit last week, according to Nguyen Duc Chung, chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee. 

Hanoi wishes to cooperate with Estonia in smart city building

 Hanoi wants to enhance cooperation with Estonia to build infrastructure for smart city development, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

VN Airlines promotes Vietnam on int’l TV channels

 Vietnam Airlines has made a short film on Vietnam, which was broadcast on BBC and CNN television channels. 

Vietnam beat Laos 1-0 in U16 womens’ qualifier

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vilayphone Phengsana scored an own goal to help Vietnam beat Laos 1-0 in the Asian Football Confederation Women’s U16 Championship qualification’s second match of Group A on Sunday

37 players called up ahead of AFC U23 qualifiers

 Head coach Park Hang-seo has selected 37 players to prepare for qualifiers for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

Son La: Lao nationals arrested for drug trafficking

 Two Lao nationals were arrested on suspicion of smuggling 12,000 methamphetamine pills in Moc Chau district, the northern mountainous province of Son La on March 4.

Transparency needed for securities market in 2019

 Transparency and quality of information disclosure are the main concerns for market members, public companies and auditors to lure a larger amount of capital in 2019, business executives have said.

Forbes Vietnam’s list of 50 most influential women revealed

Business magazine Forbes Vietnam revealed on March 4 its list of the 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2019, 20 of whom are entrepreneurs.

Vietnam – destination of peace

 Prior to the prominent event, international media published a range of reports, saying the city of Hanoi is bustling with final preparation for the historic event.

Vietnam stands above China as favorite business destination for Japanese firms

Nearly 70% of Japanese firms operating in Vietnam want to expand business, the highest rate among ASEAN countries and significantly higher than that in China at 48.7%, according to Hironobu Kitagawa, chief representative of the JETRO in Hanoi.