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South Carolina: Seven officers shot, suspect in custody

 Seven US law enforcement officers have been shot, one of them fatally, in an incident in South Carolina, officials say.

Time to attract shoppers via apps

VietNamNet Bridge - Mobile e-commerce proves is a spacious battlefield for apps, but the land for winners is small.


National University begins professional doctoral programme amid controversy

VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City National University’s plan to run a professional doctorate training program, the first of its kind in Vietnam, has raised controversy about its feasibility and necessity.

More greenhouses built but environment quality declines

The massive development of green and net houses in the hi-tech agriculture movement has caused serious consequences to the environment. Greeneries are being replaced by glasshouses.

Heritage, relic sites need better management

Experts are always concerned about how to best manage the preservation and development of heritage and relic sites. Recently, Luong Xa Temple in Lien Bat Commune, Hanoi, has been renovated with concrete. 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 4/10

 Ho Chi Minh City: nine-month budget revenue up 9.88 percent, Sapa's first 5-star international hotel to open in December, Action plan approved to boost National Single Window system

Rubber exporters hope US-China trade war ends soon

VietNamNet Bridge - The US-China trade war could adversely affect Vietnam’s rubber industry as 65 percent of domestic rubber output is exported to China.


Resolving the disparity in FDI attraction

 There is a disconcerting disparity between the FDI performance of the cities and provinces of Vietnam, which is a major issue to be solved by the nation's future FDI strategy.

SPECIAL COMMUNIQUÉ on former Party chief Do Muoi’s passing away

A special communiqué has been issued, announcing that former Party General Secretary Do Muoi passed away at 23:12 on October 1, 2018, and his funeral will be held as a national mourning.

Vietnam's electronics and garment may benefit from trade war: Brokerage

 Vietnam somehow will take advantage of the escalation of the US-China trade conflict, although the world`s economy in general may suffer from it.

Party chief nominated for Presidential post

 All members of the 12th Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee have agreed to introduce General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as a candidate for the post of President, to be elected in the 14th National Assembly’s sixth session.

Developing a new strategy for FDI

 With Industry 4.0 on the rise, Vietnam is looking to change its strategy for attracting foreign direct investment to become more selective, with a focus laid on high-technologies. But how can the country reach this goal?

Ride-hailers break into food delivery

 Vietnam’s online food delivery market has become even more crowded with new competitors from the ride-hailing sector. Despite strong market potential, experts say success is not guaranteed for all players.

Phuong Khanh to compete at Miss Earth 2018

 Phuong Khanh will represent Vietnam at Miss Earth 2018, set to take place from October 7-November 3 in the Philippines.

Experts encourage children to join risky play

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professionals from Vietnam, France and Germany will share their experiences and insights about risky play through a seminar held in Hanoi on Saturday.  

Bitel sets fastest growth pace in Peru telecom market

 VietNamNet Bridge - By the end of the second quarter this year, Viettel Group’s brand Bitel had 5.1 million subscribers, equivalent to a market share of 13.5 percent, reported the Perus Telecommunications Regulatory Agency.

Eco-camp teaches young people about green tourism

Young people aged 18 to 28 experienced green tourism with experts from the Gaia Nature Conservation Centre and Bidoup Nui Ba National Park at a five-day eco camp at the park in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Party Central Committee discuss socio-economic development

 The 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam discussed reports on socio-economic situation and State budget implementation in 2018 along with plans for 2019 during the morning session on October 3.

Government News In Brief

Deputy Defence Minister welcomes Chinese Charge d’affaires, NA Chairwoman hopes diplomats will bring opportunities to localities, Leaders of Parties, NA Vice Chairman assures friendship with UK

Gov’t event aims to empower girls

 VietNamNet Bridge – One hundred girls will gather in Hanoi for dialogue with leaders of the National Assembly, Government and State agencies from October 5 to 7.