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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 20/1

 Vietnam Airlines among top 10 best firms in 2018, Aquatic exports target US$10 billion in 2019, Prospects look good for Vietnam’s economy in 2019, VIB’s pre-tax profit skyrockets in 2018

Ca Hom – Ben Ba sedge mat weaving village

Ca Hom – Ben Ba sedge mat weaving village in Ham Tan commune, Tra Cu district, Tra Vinh province provides the Mekong Delta region with hundreds of thousands of colourful sedge mats each year.

Vietnam's economic resilience holds

Dr. Suiwah Leung, Honorary Associate Professor of Economics at the Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, looks back on 2018 and ahead to 2019.

VN needs to continue economic success in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Investment and Planning, speaks to Việt Nam News Agency on the imperative need to accelerate economic activities to ensure the five year plan results in success.

Vietnam receives a better class of foreign investment

 To capture the high-quality investment inflow, Vietnam must improve its competitiveness significantly as it ranked 77th in the Global Competitiveness Report 2018, a position quite low compared to other regional countries

A day at dog school

 VietNamNet Bridge – The PDS Dog Training Centre in Gia Lam District was set up by the Ha Noi Agriculture University, PDS Company and other agencies.

The journey of a Mong minority to a brighter future

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the age of 24, Khang A Tua, an ethnic Mong minority, has become one of 54 first students of the Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV).

Peace and quiet in lesser-known destinations in Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge – For people looking for peace and quiet as well as stunning vistas, Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong features a number of easy-to-reach destinations that soothe the soul.

Phu The cake: An eternal symbol of the love of husbands and wives in Vietnamese culture

Have you ever been to a traditional Vietnamese wedding and happened to see a couple of small cakes wrapped in an attractive layer of green leaves? Well, everything has its own story and with the wedding season vibe in the air, ...

Towards financial inclusion

Mr. Vo Tan Long, Technology Consulting Partner at PwC Consulting Vietnam, tells VET how banks and fintech companies can play an even bigger role in making financial inclusion a reality.

Bonsai pomelo tree garden much sought by Hanoi customers

As Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches closer by the rise and fall of the sun, Vietnamese ornamental plant growers in Van Giang village, northern Hung Yen province, are busier tending and receiving a raft of orders for bonsai pomelo trees.

FDI firms drive Vietnam's trade turnover growth

 Foreign direct investment enterprises accounted for 65.22 per cent of Vietnam’s total trade turnover in 2018, representing a 11.7 per cent on-year rise, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Hanoi should move towards self-sufficiency in food

 VietNamNet Bridge – Architect Hoang Thuc Hao talks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on how to apply high-tech agriculture in high rises in Hanoi.

Auto prices still high despite zero import tariffs

 The prices of automobiles remained high in spite of the import duty on completely-built-up cars imported from ASEAN markets falling to zero from 30% in 2017. 

Appetite for Japanese cuisine flares

 The Vietnamese market remains an ideal destination for Japanese restaurant chains, as proved by the increasing number of Japanese companies looking for opportunities to expand to the country, particularly targeting the mid- and high-income segments.

HCM City airport routes already jammed

 Serious congestion has been reported around the Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City recently due to increasing traffic as Tet nears.

Vietnamese water puppetry to participate in Indian theatre festival

 Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre will participate in the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK) which will be held in India from January 20 to 24.

Entrance fees proposed for Ly Son Island

 Authorities of the central province of Quang Ngai have proposed a charge for visitors to Ly Son Island.

Norman drives golf development in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Legendary golfer and Vietnam Tourism Ambassador for 2018-2021 Greg Norman talks to Viet Nam News about his role and future endeavours to bring golf in the country to the next level.

Nghe An residents wait for relocation due to pollution

 Residents of Nghi Yen Commune in the province of Nghe An are still waiting for relocation despite suffering severe environmental pollution.