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More Vietnamese startups jump into ride-hailing app market

VietNamNet Bridge - Uber’s departure from the Vietnamese market has created a space for Vietnam’s apps to develop. Vato, Aber, 123xe and the newcomer Fastgo are among them.

Cat Ba langurs put under strict protection

VietNamNet Bridge - The Cat Ba langur, or golden headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), is on the list of the 25 most endangered primate species in the world.

Finance ministry wants tighter control on second-hand imports

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed the Government review regulations to tighten control for environmental protection of imports of second-hand products, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Coconut sugar rolls satisfy cravings on the cheap

It’s easy to satisfy your craving for sugar when you are travelling. Just look out for the bicycles stopping at the side of the road, carrying white boxes with the letters Bo Bia Ngot (sweet summer roll) marked in red.

Industrial production up 10.5% in six months

 Viet Nam’s index of industrial production (IIP) increased 10.5 per cent on-year in the first half of 2018, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported.

VN Steel Association recommends Gov’t not approve stainless steel project

 The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) has proposed the Government and relevant ministries and sectors seriously consider the approval of a stainless steel factory in Viet Nam.

Vietnam PMI accelerates to 55.7 in June

 The manufacturing sector in Viet Nam continued to expand in June, and at an accelerated rate, the latest survey from Nikkei revealed on Monday, with a manufacturing PMI score of 55.7 from 53.9 in May.

Local firms invest $263m abroad in H1

 Viet Nam’s businesses invested US$263.1 million in total, including new projects and additional capital, in 27 countries and territories in the first half of this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Wastewater ruining Ha Long Bay

 The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province faces severe threat of pollution as only 20% of domestic wastewater is treated before being discharged into the bay.

Facebook fixed map wrongfully depicting Vietnam’s territory as Chinese

 VietNamNet Bridge – Facebook fixed a map wrongfully depicting Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagoes as Chinese territory after the Vietnamese Government complained about the error on Sunday.

Thousands still isolated in Lai Chau admist food shortage

 Thousands of households in Lai Chau Province's Muong Te District are still isolated a week after the devastating floods and landslides that caused severe damage to the area, while food supply is becoming difficult.

Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike

 Vietnam Airlines will continue raising flight prices following Vietjet Air and Jetstar Pacific, doubling overall ticket prices after taxes and increased fees.

Overcrowded hospital in Hanoi in scorching heat

 Patients, staff and visitors in Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital are suffering as the temperature reaches nearly 40 degrees Celsius.

Packaging companies seek supporting policies

 The local packaging industry has held an important position in the economy in recent years, and in many cases plays a crucial role in preserving products and promoting trade. 

Dong Ky billionaires go bankrupt, sell super cars

VietNamNet Bridge - Dong Ky once had the highest number of billionaires and cars in Bac Ninh province, but its heyday is over. 

Girls’ wartime sacrifice inspires new play

 VietNamNet Bridge – The play Khoang Troi Con Gai (Girl’s Sky) will be performed at Dong Loc T-junction on July 12th to commemorate 10 young female volunteers as part of the 50th anniversary of the Dong Loc Victory.

Young group brings classical music to fans’ hearts

There were no seats left in St. Joseph’s Cathedral on June 29th, when people packed the pews for the latest concert organised by Maestoso, a new initiative by talented young classical musicians ...

Inbound tourism still heavily reliant on China, South Korea

 The local tourism industry witnessed a 27.2% upsurge of international arrivals during the first half of 2018, though it was noted that the inbound tourism segment remains heavily reliant upon the two source markets of China and South Korea.

Saving koalas: Gene study promises solution to deadly sex disease

 Despite being (possibly) the world's cuddliest creature, the super-sweet koala is also one of the unluckiest animals on the planet.

Vietnam is world’s fourth most optimistic country in Q1

With nine points higher than in the last quarter of 2017, the Vietnam consumer confidence index in the first quarter of 2018 was at its highest in a decade.