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Former deputy governor of State Bank prosecuted

 Former Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dang Thanh Binh has been prosecuted in relation to an economic crime worth 666 million USD at the Vietnam Construction Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VNCB). 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/9

 HCM City seeks solutions to develop MICE tourism, Shrimp exports to U.S. seen rebounding in late 2017, OTP of Vietnam airlines up 90 percent, FPT opens its fourth office in U.S.

Social News 8/9

 16 injured in head-on collision between truck, bus, Phu Yen asks units to dredge port channel, Vietnam, Australia partner to enhance gender equality, Vietravel offers free walking tours for foreign tourists

Hanoi Buffaloes score first win in VBA League

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi Buffaloes struggled to beat hosts Cantho Catfish in the second match of the Viet Nam Basketball Association League on Thursday in Can Tho City.

Minh loses in Viet Nam Open badminton tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – National hope Nguyen Tien Minh was bested in the Viet Nam Open badminton tournament by Daren Liew of Malaysia on Thursday in HCM City.

TV programmes, shows and series honoured

 VietNamNet Bridge – Blockbuster TV serial Nguoi Phan Xu (The Arbitrator) was crowned yesterday at the VTV Awards 2017 held in the capital city.

Neighbouring tourism ministers promote regional travel

Tourism ministers of the five countries under the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy, including Viet Nam, have agreed to cooperate more fully on responsible tourism, tourism marketing activities, 

Taxpayers embrace online refund option

 VietNamNet Bridge – The online tax refund pilot project launched by General Department of Taxation early this year has been well received by taxpayers.

Industrial wastewater to blame for Ba Bo Canal pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wastewater disposed by factories in Binh Duong Province’s industrial zones (IZ) is the main cause of Ba Bo Canal pollution, 

Microsoft Vietnam gets new CEO

Microsoft Vietnam has officially announced it was appointing Aung San Maung from Myanmar as its new acting CEO in Viet Nam, a position which was held by Vu Minh Tri for seven years.

How many Vietnamese are buying houses in the US?

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese have bought properties in the US, but this has not generated cash flow from Vietnam to the US, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Brazillian Foreign Minister to visit Vietnam

 Brazil’s FM Aloysio Nunes Ferreira will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from September 9-12 at the invitation of Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.

Developing relations with Vietnam reaches consensus in Hungary

Hungary’s senior leaders showed a consensus on developing friendship with Vietnam at their meetings with Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission Truong Thi Mai.

Fate of Lee & Man pulp mill project undecided

 The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang has remained undecided over the fate of a controversial pulp mill of Vietnam Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd, said Hau Giang vice chairman Nguyen Van Tuan.

VINASA: 35.2% of Vietnam firms ready for 4IR

 Only 35.2% of enterprises and agencies in Vietnam are prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), according to a survey of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA).

Tan Son Nhat airport to have 21 more aircraft parking slots

 Tan Son Nhat International Airport will have an additional 21 aircraft parking slots, including eight permanent and 13 temporary ones, by the end of this year, just in time for the peak air travel season.

Untapped beauty of Nam O Reef in Danang

 Once taking a tour to Danang, which is famous for its pristine beaches, world-renowned tourist destinations and tasty seafood dishes, nature enthusiasts should not miss a chance to explore Nam O Reef.

Sapa Tourism launches app to support tourists

The tourism authority of the mountainous district of Sapa has launched a mobile app called Sapa Tourism for smartphones in two languages English and Vietnamese, with an aim to keep tourists abreast of tourism developments there.

HCMC studies expansion of working hour deviation

HCMC authorities have tasked HCMC Institute for Development Studies to re-estimate the efficiency of school and working hour deviation and propose feasible solutions to tackle worsening and spreading traffic jam in the city.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau restores coral reefs

The Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is conducting a rehabilitation of the coral reef at the Ramsar area of Con Dao National Park.