AVR has asked the government to establish a retail conglomerate from four big retail chains, Saigon Co-op, Phu Thai Group, Satra and Hapro, to compete with foreign retailers flocking to Vietnam.

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 The currently on-going Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 brought policymakers, investors, and major corporations to the table to discuss and propose changes to Vietnamese laws related to the M&A market and foreign capital inflows.

People’s Artist Composer Hoang Kieu, who made a considerable contribution to Viet Nam’s traditional opera art in the 20th century, died on August 10. He was 92.

Many fishermen in the Mekong Delta region have complained that the ban on catching baby fish in local rivers during the rainy season has been implemented ineffectively, failing to protect marine life and seriously affecting their income.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) on Thursday announced that the controversial expansion project into Dong Nai River remains on hold.

Even as the proposal to shift Ha Noi Station is being discussed by policy-makers, experts and citizens, the railway maintained that the master plan had not mentioned such a move.

Two stones found at a construction site in Quang Ngai City last week are vestiges of a complex of Cham Towers that used to stand in the area more than a millennia ago, officials believe.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the health sector to continue improving the quality of human resources and focusing on improving medical ethics, while enhancing the quality of the country’s population.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) opened its 13th session in Ha Noi yesterday with a debate on the revised law on national defence.

The University of Da Nang in collaboration with Fablab Da Nang, USAID and Arizona State University officially launched a Maker Innovation Space in the central city yesterday.

The Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province’s People’s Committee on Thursday released the report on mass fish deaths in Long Son, stating the main cause to be water pollution and bacterial presence. 

 Overcoming psychological barrier when encountering the Thai team in the opening match would allow the Vietnamese national women’s futsal team to dream of a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asia Games.

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The Hanoi Forest Protection Department and World Animal Protection finished re-implanting microchips in 200 captive bears earlier this week in the capital city.

 Vietnam secured their second win at the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship, beating New Zealand 25-11, 25-12, 25-8 in the preliminary round.

 The HCMC government has proposed the central Government ease visa requirements to lure more international visitors to the city.

 The Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Association (VSSA) has proposed establishing a sugarcane and sugar development fund to help boost productivity and ensure sustainable development in the industry.

 Foreign companies are foraying into the domestic food and beverage market, which is evident in the overwhelming presence of international exhibitors at the ongoing VietFood & Beverage – ProPack 2017 exhibition.

 The national men’s hockey team set a goal to win a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia to heighten the sport’s position in Vietnam.