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Ha Giang: torrential rains kill one, causes property losses

 Strong winds, torrential rain and lightning in the northern province of Ha Giang’s Hoang Su Phi district killed one man and damaged property in the district.

Vietnam, Cambodia build peaceful border line

 Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior need to implement more effectively the signed cooperation plans to build a border line of peace, order and security.

E-commerce dominates purchasing habits

 With the rapid evolution of technology and the internet, consumers are changing their attitudes and behaviours.

Steering committee for traffic jams prevention in Hanoi, HCM City

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed the establishment of a steering committee to prevent traffic jams in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

SBV official clarifies MA concerns in banking sector

 Viet Nam will have one more wholly foreign-owned bank if the merger and acquisition (M&A) deal on OceanBank is finalised, a State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) official said on Thursday.

Attracting investors: PM shows the way

 To “attract eagles”, Ben Tre needs to build nests first, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told an investment promotion conference held by the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province on Thursday.

Local firms not well prepared for Fourth Industrial Revolution

 The core of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is “smart manufacturing plants”. However, Vietnamese enterprises are not fully prepared to access the revolution, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Cao Quoc Hung has said.

Phuong, Thinh in Junior Circuit final

 Nguyen Van Phuong and Huynh Thinh made the final of the ITF Junior Circuit – HCM City’s boys’ doubles tennis tournament on July 20.

15 killed as Vietnam dengue outbreak spirals out of control

 A crisis is rapidly unfolding in Vietnam as the number of people killed by the dengue outbreak in the Southeast Asian country has now reached 15, says the Ministry of Health.

Vietnamese exports rejected as exporters don’t understand US laws

VietNamNet Bridge - A  number of vegetable and fruit export companies may have their consignments refused as they are unaware of the requirements set by the import country.

Hope for merger and acquisition push in 2017

 Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market is seeking a big push as signs of a deceleration have crept up this year.

PM orders close watch on market when US applies Farm Bill

 The Prime Minister has urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to monitor on the market situation when the US applies the Farm Bill in September 2017.

Easy win for U15 Vietnam against Australia

 Vietnam beat Australia 2-0 in the semi-final match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U15 Championship at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand on July 20.

SOM 3 to continue with APEC cooperation issues

The third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings (SOM 3) will continue accelerating the implementation of cooperation contents of APEC, said the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. 

Central Bank of Vietnam issues bills to shore forex reserves

The State Bank of Vietnam unexpectedly resumed the issue of central bank bills worth VND8 trillion ($350.9 million) this week, a move aimed at increasing the nation’s foreign exchange reserves.

Tourism market offers opportunities for start-up businesses

 Vietnam’s tourism market offers huge opportunities for start-up companies if they promptly seize technological trends to create special and unique tourism products, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on July 20.

Vietnam’s embassies work hard to protect citizens

The Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines is closely coordinating with competent Philippine agencies to complete necessary procedures to bring home the body of a Vietnamese citizen. 

Sun Group launches Sun Premier Village Halong Bay in Hanoi

Following the launching event in Quang Ninh in early July that propelled 5-star resort project Sun Premier Village Halong Bay to the top of the northern real estate market, Sun Group held another launch for investors in Hanoi on July 16th.

Patient satisfaction phone survey planned

 The Ministry of Health’s Medical Examination and Treatment Department and Vietnam Initiatives at Indiana University, will pilot a patient satisfaction telephone survey. Similar surveys conducted previously were done online.

Vietnam, Indonesia keen on boosting strategic partnership

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue and leader of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Megawati Soekarnoputri have agreed to continue deepening ties between the two countries.