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Works assigned for PM and Deputy PMs

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision on the assignment of work for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers.

Perfecting institutions key to boost industry-trade sector: newly-elected Minister

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade will focus on building the legal framework and institutions in line with integration commitments to create an optimum environment for investment, business and production.

Korean art show to be performed at Long Bien Railway Station

  A contemporary art show entitled “Memories-Things to remember” featuring the Creative Group Noni from the Republic of Korea will be held from April 14 to 16.

The list of creditors of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group

 VietNamNet Bridge - As of December 312015, Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company’s (HAGL) total debt amounted to VND27,099 billion, up 50% compared to VND18,126 billion of debt in 2014.

Vietnam’s ship joins naval exercise in Indonesia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Naval ships and helicopters of many countries, including Vietnam, have participated in a Komodo multilateral naval exercise in Indonesia.

Vietcombank to be inspected in two months

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Inspectorate plans to inspect operations of the Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) in 60 days.

Hackers attack e-mail system of state agencies in Quang Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge - Forging email system upgrades, hackers stole many accounts and spread false information, affecting the activities of Quang Ninh authorities.

Vietnam has only five tigers in the wild

 VietNamNet Bridge - From 30 tigers in nature in 2011, Vietnam has only five tigers in the wild, facing risk of extinction, reported the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on April 12.

The only leaf-roofed bridge in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Built in the Ly Dynasty, the Thuong Bridge in Kenh Village in Truc Ninh district, Nam Dinh province is the only leaf-roofed bridge left in Vietnam today.

Nigerian diplomat's iPhone 6 left at Noi Bai Airport returned

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Nigerian diplomat on April 9 has received the cellphone that he left on a chair at the Noi Bai International Airport.

Confirmation that Zika causes microcephaly shifts debate to prevention

 After several weeks of study and debate, U.S. health officials concluded that infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy causes the birth defect microcephaly,

Russian cars returning to ‘promising land’

Vietnam, a large market with high population and a developing economy, which is part of the vast 600 million people AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) market, is a ‘promising land’ for Russian automobile manufacturers.

Seven unique islands of Vietnam named after animals

 Many islands around the globe derive their name from geographical formations, birds, sea creatures, holidays or other animals. Following are eight of the more popular animal named islands located in Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/4

 Vissan sells fresh pork from April 15, Vietnamese dragon fruit comes back to Taiwan, Hanoi calls for PPP investments in key projects, Vietnam welcomes Indian investors: ambassador, Marujyu inaugurates metal part factory in Ha Nam

HCM City to issue electronic bus ticket cards for all routes

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport plans to issue electronic ticket cards on all bus routes next year in an aim to improve passenger convenience and management of the bus system.  

Jetstar to launch Da Nang-Osaka route

 Jetstar Pacific Airlines plans to launch its new route from the central city of Da Nang to Osaka, Japan, in August with four flights per week.

Deputy PM requests quicker preparations for APEC 2017

 Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh requested speeding up preparations for hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2017, during the fourth meeting of the National Committee for APEC 2017 in Hanoi on April 13.

Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra to stage concert

  The Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra will hold “With strings attached” concert to mark the 60th anniversary of the HCMC Conservatory of Music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

The MoF disapproves tax exemption for Mai Linh’s eco-taxis

The Ministry of Finance has disapproved Auto Motors Vietnam and domestic taxi operator Mai Linh Group’s proposal for an exemption from import tariffs and special consumption taxes for electric cars using for passenger transport services.

Vietnam rolls with Southeast Asia's tech growth

When Singaporean Alvin Koh was running his coffee shop in Hanoi's Tay Ho District a few years ago, he noticed that it was nearly impossible to track the number of customers who came back to the shop, in essence, their loyalty to the place.