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VN hospitals fall short of infection control targets

 Hospital infection control is a major concern for health care providers and patients all over the world. Preventing such infections is a critical aspect of improving hospital safety, heard a recent conference in Hanoi.

AVG purchase, apartment block fire safety heat up Gov’t press conference

 Cabinet members were grilled about Mobifone’s acquisition of AVG and fire safety at apartment blocks, which are hot-button issues recently, at a press conference held following the Government’s regular monthly meeting on April 2.

Davis Cup Group III opens, 9 teams competing

 The Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III event kicked off in Hanoi on April 2 night, with the participation of nine teams. 

Discovering oldest brocade weaving village in Ninh Thuan

 On the journey to Ninh Thuan, those curious about Cham culture should drop by My Nghiep brocade weaving craft village in Phuoc Dan Town, Ninh Phuoc District.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/4

Some 60 pct of local businesses expect better business in Q2, HCM City lures $1.28 billion in FDI in Q1, HCM City’s budget collection continues growing, but faces challenges, Vietnam has more than 26,700 new firms in first quarter

Vietnamese investor to build hydropower plant with Chinese capital

Eighty percent of the project’s capital that Geleximco plans to develop would come from a syndicated loan to be provided by a group of Chinese banks led by China Development Bank.

A photo of your kid could cost you $2,200

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minh Hang is proud of her 14-year-old daughter and, like many parents, often posts pictures and videos of her on social media.

Designer revives brocatelle in Vietnam

 Designer Viet Hung has started the Hoa Tho Cam Project to popularise traditional brocatelle.

Disadvantaged herbalist with golden heart

 Tran Quang Dung, 36, has been paralysed since an illness when he was two years old. But he has not only survived and thrived with his disability - he has also provided support to disadvantaged people thanks in part to a cherished role model.

Ninja on the loose

 Vietnam’s roads are filled with terrible drivers, but few will admit that they are menaces to society.

Foreign bankers reconsidering local partnerships

Under a policy of “strategic partnerships”, divestitures of minority stakes in important local banks by several foreign investors last year put an end to the hotly-debated policy. 

Tiangong-1: Defunct China space lab comes down over South Pacific

 China's defunct Tiangong-1 space lab mostly broke up on re-entering the Earth's atmosphere above the South Pacific, 

Banks begin tightening screws on property credit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huynh Quang Khanh invests in real estate by leveraging credit.

ThaiBev should wait for Sabeco's extraordinary meeting, says MoIT

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade said that the April 23 annual general meeting (AGM) will have the final say on who can manage Sabeco, in response to ThaiBev’s earlier complaint about not having any control at Vietnam's top brewery.

Cabinet meeting: Greater efforts needed to achieve minimum of 6.7% growth in 2018

 At a regular government meeting in Hanoi on April 2, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked cabinet members to expand upon growth scenarios for 2018 in the aim of reaching a growth rate of at least 6.7%.

Shipping faces demands to cut CO2

 A battle is under way to force the global shipping industry to play its part in tackling climate change.

Man shows two-decade care of old Hanoi gate

 A man in Hanoi has been working as a guard and cleaner for Quan Chuong, the last gate of Thang Long Citadel for around 20 years.

Millions of online sellers to compete with Amazon in Vietnam

Amazon will find it not easy to conquer the Vietnamese market as it will have to compete with millions of people selling products via social networks, especially Facebook, analysts say. 

Da Nang authorities roll over as resorts privatise beach access

 About 12 kilometres of beach in Danang City's Ngu Hanh Son District have been encroached by resorts, blocking the beach and ocean view from locals.

Local firm invests in ride-hailing services following Uber withdrawal

Phuong Trang Tourism Service and Transport JSC will invest VND2.2 trillion (USD100 million) to develop an app-based taxi service following Grab’s acquisition of Uber in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.