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Vietnam aims to earn $4.2 billion from shrimp exports

 Vietnam sets a target of earning 4.1-4.2 billion USD from shrimp exports this year, higher than 3.6 billion USD recorded in 2018, according to the Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

New lighting system installed at Hanoi park

 A new LED lighting system has been installed in Yen So Park in Hanoi.

A visit to original 1,000-year-old Bai Dinh Pagoda

 The original Bai Dinh Pagoda is located on a mountain in Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. Not only it is well-known for its unique architecture but also for its role in the development of Vietnam's Buddhism.

Hanoi’s motorbike ban proposal infeasible, experts say

 Some experts have voiced their concerns over Hanoi’s proposals to ban motorbikes on two local streets, saying that it is infeasible.

Communal chairman criticised for using state budget to build road to his home

 Chairman of a commune in the central province of Quang Binh has faced local opposition for using state funding to build a road leading to his home.

Sand bar emerges at Hoi An beach

 A new sand bar has recently appeared near Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An Town.

Northern region of Vietnam to have new cold spell

A new cold spell will hit the northern region from March 14.

More high-ranking IT executives leave foreign firms for domestic companies

VietNamNet Bridge - More high-ranking executives are applying for jobs at Vietnamese IT firms after spending years working for foreign multi-national groups.

First Vietnam Global Leaders Forum to run in late March

 The first Vietnam Global Leaders Forum is scheduled to take place on March 30 and 31 in Paris, looking to discuss ways to prepare Vietnamese brands for the international stage.

Vietnam’s tourism promoted in France

A series of activities, including a photography exhibition, a performance of traditional musical instruments, and culinary introduction events, impressed visitors at a programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism in Paris on March 12. 

NA Standing Committee wraps up 32nd session

 The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up its 32nd session in Hanoi on March 13 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

Vietnam conducts fifth national population census

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on March 13 requested thorough preparations for the once-in-a-decade national population and housing census that is scheduled to begin on April 1.

$1.32 billion logistics centre planned in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

 A joint venture between the Hanoi Export-Import Company (Geleximco) and International Transportation and Trading Joint Stock Company (ITC) has proposed building a logistics centre and Cai Mep Ha habour in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

An Giang’s Khanh Binh border gate to be upgraded into int’l one

 Vice Commander of the Vietnam Border Guards Force Nguyen Hoai Phuong and Secretary of State at the Cambodian Interior Ministry Sok Phal on March 13 discussed the upgrading of Khanh Binh border gate in An Giang and Chrey Thom into international ones.

Chinese grandmaster wins HDBank int’l chess tourney

 Chinese grandmaster Wang Hao won the men’s group of the 2019 HDBank International Chess Tournament that wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13.

ASEAN+3 singing contest 2019 launched

 The ASEAN+3 singing contest 2019, the second of its kind, has been officially launched, open to professional pop singers aged 18-35 from 10 Southeast Asian nations with a view to promoting cultural exchanges in the bloc. 

Vingroup to sell 250 million private shares to foreign investors

 Real estate and retail giant Vingroup plans to sell 250 million private shares to a maximum of five foreign investors in the remaining months of the year.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/3

More attention needed to control inflation in 2019, Vietnam’s seafood exports up 4.4% in first two months, US enterprises show greater interest in Vietnam, CPTPP helps drive Canadian firms’ interest to Vietnam

HCM City tries to rescue ‘golden land’ plots as disputes continue

VietNamNet Bridge - Land plots located in advantageous positions in the central area of HCM City are known as ‘golden land’ because they promise huge profits for investors.

Mekong farmers use iPads to learn about ’smart’ agriculture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in Dong Thap Province have taken measures to bring farmers closer to smart agriculture at a time when they are struggling to find buyers for their produce.