Vietnam`s nominal GDP in 2018 is forecast to grow over 6.7% to reach VND5,555 trillion (US$240.5 billion), leading to GDP per capita of US$2,540, up 6.3% year-on-year or US$155.

 Nine out of ten European companies want the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to be implemented next year, or as soon as possible thereafter, according to a report released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two large-scale food poisoning cases last week put 500 students in the hospital and left parents concerned about food safety in the country’s schools.

 Vietnam’s top carom billiards player Nguyen Quoc Nguyen has secured a bronze medal at the UMB World Three-cushion Championship held in Egypt.

The Vietnam Football Federation and Japan Football Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral football co-operation at an event held at Japanese PMShinzo Abe’s office in Tokyo on October 8.

 Vu Hong Thanh, head of the National Assembly’s Economic Committee, has expressed concern over the diminishing driving forces for the economy to maintain high growth of 6.6%-6.8% next year, news website VnEconomy reported.

 The Ministry of Transport recently reported to the Government on its plans and mechanisms to launch a project on upgrading the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Head coach of Viet Nam’s national football team Park Hang-seo on Tuesday officially announced the list of 30 players who will play in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018,

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Inspectorate (GI) has revealed land use transfer violations committed between 2003 and 2016.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had meetings with representatives from leading infrastructure and financial enterprises of Japan on October 9 as part of his activities on the sidelines of the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit in Tokyo. 

 This is the fifth time that SCB Vietnam has acted as the Bond Issuance Agent for a guaranteed VND-denominated corporate bond issue.

 Land prices in Hoa Vang District in Danang City are rising sharply following news abourt the relocation of two polluting steel plants in the area.

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh is making an official visit to the UK on October 9-10 at the invitation of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt.

 The Vietnam Tourism Association is set to begin a programme this month in HCM City to rate tour guides, the first of its kind in the country.

The Ministry of Agriculture has written to plant quarantine subdepartments, enterprises exporting farm produce to Malaysia and related individuals and organizations announcing Malaysia’s suspension of imports of Vietnamese chilies from September 14.

 Vietnam’s market has 18 life insurers, of which only Bao Viet Life Insurance is Vietnamese while the rest are wholly foreign-owned companies or joint ventures.

 Swimmer Vo Thanh Tung pocketed his second gold medal on October 9 at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 Vietnam is ready to support cooperation with parliaments of Eurasian countries, share experience and information to help each other cope with global challenges, contributing to ensuring peace, security and prosperity in the world.

 Triem Tay community-based tourism village in the central province of Quang Nam has been temporarily closed after three years of operations.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Never before have game shows and reality shows been more popular on TV and in the media. On most State-owned and private channels, it’s easy to find these shows.