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London-based pianist to play in HCM City

 Critically acclaimed pianist Nguyen Bich Tra will perform in a concert at the HCM City Opera House on April 19.

Foreign cap to be focus at annual shareholder meetings

 A number of listed companies - especially those whose capital structures have run out of space for foreign investment - will discuss raising foreign ownership at their coming annual shareholder meetings.

Lai Chau hydropower plant becomes a tourist attraction

  Lai Chau province borders the provinces of Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Son La and Yen Bai and is home to more than 20 ethnic minority groups. The province boasts great tourist potential with its beautiful landscape and diverse culture.

Social News 16/4

 Thousands flock to Trang An festival in Ninh Binh, 51 outstanding ethnic minority youth honored, Fire occurs in Kwong Lung – Meko Co. in Can Tho, 30 year old dialysis patient gives birth safely

The power of super projects: Tuan Chau's proposals

Tuan Chau Island "King" Dao Hong Tuyen has caused quite a stir by suggesting a series of mammoth real estate projects in HCMC with total investment capital of VND65 trillion. 

Vietnam tries to overcome hurdles to realize economic target for 2017

 2017 is considered a key to implementing Vietnam’s socio-economic development plan until 2020. To realize the GDP growth of 6.7% set by the National Assembly will require stronger measures.

Motorbike mechanic manufactures machines

 VietNamNet Bridge – Surrounded by piles of old engines, motorcycle parts, and scrap metal, Vu Van Dung is hard at work making farming machines.

Learning Vietnamese to love Vietnam more

 Learning Vietnamese is becoming more popular with foreigners living and working in Vietnam. In addition to the language, they are learning more about Vietnam and its people.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4

 VietinBank receives green light to sell VietinBank Aviva holding, SSI regains lead in brokerage share on HNX, Savills: HCMC apartment transactions slow in Q1, C&W: Hanoi office-for-rent sees stable growth in Q1

Hidden billionaires show up after SOEs’ IPOs

VietNamNet Bridge - Many investors have spent hundreds or thousands of billions of dong to buy a stake in state enterprises. 

Cool ways to beat the heat in Saigon

Temperatures are heating up in HCM City, leaving many locals looking for ways to beat the heat. We searched the web and came up with some photos of folks taking unusual steps to cool off.

No headway at Bai Dai Resort despite new investor

 Bai Dai Resort, the US$1.6-billion investment by Starbay Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Millennium Group, now belongs to a Vietnamese investor. However, so far, this project is still very sluggish in implementation.

Apple bites into illegal shops in Vietnam

 A number of mobile stores in Hanoi began removing Apple’s “half-eaten apple” logo from their shop banners following the US tech company’s request sent to Vietnamese mobile traders recently.

New road near airport set to reduce traffic congestion

 Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Transport plans to build a road parallel with Cong Hoa Street in Tan Binh district in an aim to reduce traffic congestion around Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Japan vows to quickly solve murder of Vietnamese girl

Japan is committed to investigating the murder of Vietnamese girl Le Thi Nhat Linh in Chiba prefecture and punishing the culprit in line with the law, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on April 14.

Inspection Commission announces outcomes of 13th session

 The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission on April 14 issued an announcement about its 13th session that took place in Hanoi on April 12-13. 

French naval ships visit Ho Chi Minh City

 The French Navy’s amphibious assault ship Mistral and frigate Courbet arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15, starting a week-long friendship visit to Vietnam.

Top lawmaker wraps up Europe tour

 National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan returned to Hanoi on the morning of April 15, concluding her official visits to Sweden, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Vietnamese fresh fruit segment loses the domestic market

 The Vietnam fresh fruit segment is brimming with untapped potential for production and export, says the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association, but has lost the domestic market over food safety concerns.

Vietnamese places fourth at Miss Eco International

 Amber Bernachi, 27, from Ontario, Canada was crowned queen of Miss Eco International 2017 at the pageant grand finale on April 14 held in Egypt.