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Company proposes adverts on rubbish bins in HCM City

The Goda Green Technology Joint-Stock Company has asked permission from the HCM City People’s Committee to place advertisements on rubbish bins in exchange for setting up 12,000 bins around the city.

This year’s winter comes earlier than the last five years

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting has reported that this year’s winter will come earlier than it has over the last five years. 

Wipro Unza Vietnam wins "Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2018" Award

 VietNamNet Bridge –  Wipro Unza Vietnam were awarded the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2018” at the HR Asia 2018 Award Cemony, held in HCM City on September 14, 2018.

More instant coffee brands join Vietnam’s market

VietNamNet Bridge - The instant coffee market, including capsules and pods, is heating up, but analysts believe there are still opportunities for newcomers.

Electronic medical records prove their benefits in pilot project

 VietNamNet Bridge – Keeping medical records in an electronic database brings benefits to citizens and healthcare facilities, experts have concluded thanks to a pilot project launched in June.

MoT seeks more funds to expand Tan Son Nhat Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has asked agencies to mobilise VND25 trillion (US$1.07 billion) in funding to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City’s Tan Binh District.  

Alluring scene of Back Beach in Vung Tau beach city

Bai Sau (Back Beach), or Thuy Van Beach, is one of several beautiful beaches in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

Beautiful Tra Su cajuput forest in flooding season

Tra Su indigo forest in the South-Western province of An Giang has attracted a large number of visitors to its natural scenery, especially during flooding season.

Vietnam’s fintech becomes potential targets for international groups

 Foreign finance groups are eager to join Vietnam’s fruitful fintech market, which is still at early stage but is forecast to reach nearly US$8 billion in 2020 thanks to surging internet and smartphone penetration.

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Vietnam 18th in global gastric cancer rates, Vietnam commits to reduce at least 8% of greenhouse gases by 2030, New bridge across Hồng River to open on Sunday, Hà Nội sets criteria for office headquarter buildings

Art & Entertainment News In Brief

VN top 3 for adventure, Thanh Hóa festival dedicated to national heroes, Sóc Trăng’s female artist wins HCM City TV cải lương contest, Joint exhibition to welcome autumn, Programme featuring culture of southwest region held in Hanoi

Construction of Petrolimex oil refinery likely to end

 Concerns over potential oversupply has driven Petrolimex to halt construction, according to Nikkei Asian Review.

Vietnam needs improvements to keep popularity among investors

 While Vietnam is regarded like “a hot cake” among foreign investors, the country needs to give more consideration to proposed projects and maybe say “No” to those too small in scale.

Investors set ambition in Vietnam’s drug distribution system

 More investors have planned to take part in the country’s medicine retail system through merger and acquisition (M&A), expecting to gain higher value from owning completed chains from production to distribution.

McDonald's and Burger King falling short of ambitions in Vietnam

 Despite their overwhelming popularity around the world, McDonald’s and Burger King have not risen to dominance during the long years in Vietnam.

New flight routes stress airport infrastructure

 Vietnamese airlines continue to open more lines connect to tourist destinations even in the low season, but airport infrastructure needs to be upgraded to ensure flight quality.

Kids get fit with martial arts lessons in school

 VietNamNet Bridge – A high school in the northern province of Nam Dinh has launched a new idea to promote physical activity at schools.

First woman Physics Nobel winner in 55 years

 The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to a woman for the first time in 55 years.

Stocks rally due to trade war aid

 As trade tensions between the US and China worsen, Vietnam’s textile and aquaculture stocks are rallying thanks to their strong business prospects. However, challenges may still arise due to protectionist sentiments.

Tam Coc-Bich Dong boat rides under fire for ripping off tourists

 A foreign tourist has complained about continuously being asked for tip while on a boat ride in Tam Coc-Bich Dong in Ninh Binh Province.