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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/4

 HDBank to raise chartered capital to 389 million USD, Novaland’s capitalisation value rises to almost 2 billion USD, Eximbank to divest capital from Sacombank, Agricultural restructuring focuses on improving product quality

Social News 27/4

 Minister pledges flood-resistant housing support in Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Russia enhance communication cooperation, Forces urged to foster links in fighting drug crime, Students shine at Asia Young Designer Awards

Broadband internet: network operators miss out

VietNamNet Bridge - Most network operators provide high-speed internet service with the speed of 20 Mpbs or more, but they still cannot satisfy demand for associated services such as IPTV, VOD, Video Conference and IP Camera. 

What is causing the death of rivers?

VietNamNet Bridge - Rapid population increase and urbanization have put pressure on waterways in the country. 

How can the ‘pavement economy’ contribute to the national economy?

VietNamNet Bridge - The expansion of the ‘clearing pavement campaign’ in Hanoi and HCMC means fewer vending stalls in the cities. 

Education Ministry confident about new enrollment measures

While MOLISA is concerned  about the surplus of bachelor’s degree graduates, MOET is confident about the ministry's efficiency of measures to streamline student enrollment.

A common man’s dilemma in fighting crime

The debate will never end, but that is the nature of the topic: should we get involved or intervene in a mugging or a theft, especially in giving chase on a vehicle, or in cutting off a thief by knocking him off a vehicle?

Indonesian band Stars and Rabbit to perform in Hanoi next month

 VietNamNet Bridge – As part of the Quest Festival 2017, the touring arm Quest Live will be launched in Hanoi in order to bring the best international artists from around the globe to Vietnamese audiences year round.

Foreign investors pour $11 bln in Vietnam in 4 months

 Foreign investors have poured $10.95 billion into new and operational FDI projects and to buy stakes in local companies in the first four months of 2017, up 40.5 percent from the same period last year.

Lao media: PM Phuc’s visit to elevate Vietnam-Laos ties

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrived in Vientiane on April 26 for an official visit to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Thoonglun Sisoulith.

Pregnant women need routine blood pressure checks

 Pregnant women should get their blood pressure checked at each prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia, a potentially fatal complication that can damage the kidneys, liver, eyes and brain, 

Wanted notices issued for two former bank officials

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Public Security has issued wanted notices for two officials of Techcombank’s HCM City branch.

Developing dental tourism in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Aware of the great potential of dental tourism, HCMC has decided that the field will be a key development sector in the city. 

Chaos at public apology to four time sentenced to death man

 Chaos occurred yesterday at a public meeting of apology held by the People’s Court of Hanoi to Mr. Han Duc Long who had been imprisoned for 11 years and four times sentenced to death. 

Deputy Minister of Agriculture surveys landslide in An Giang

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Van Thang on Tuesday led a ministry delegation to survey landslide in Cho Moi district, An Giang, where 16 houses were swept into the Hau river on Sunday.

Hanoi to publicize Dong Tam inspection result within 45 days

Hanoi’s  inspection over land use in Dong Tam commune, where residents captured police officers as hostages for asking city leaders to solve land dispute, will be publicized to the media and residents within 45 days.

Co-working spaces taking off in Vietnam

 Co-working spaces remain in the initial stages of development in Vietnam and are concentrated primarily in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. 

Vietnamese consumers the most socially-conscious in Asia-Pacific

 Vietnamese consumers are the most socially-conscious in Asia-Pacific according to the Corporate Sustainability Report from Nielsen released on April 26.

Workshop proposes Oc Eo culture seeking UNESCO heritage title

 Vestiges of Oc Eo culture in Ba The mountain in An Giang and Nen Chua in Kien Giang in the country’s southern region were proposed to seek UNESCO’s recognition as a world cultural heritage, heard a workshop in Hanoi on April 25.

Vietnam-Laos special solidarity and friendship

 Vietnam-Laos special solidarity and friendship