According a report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, demand for automobiles will likely reach  between 800,000-900,000 units by 2025 and 1.5-1.8 million by 2030.

 Finally, on July 11 the State Bank of Viet Nam decided to fulfill the business community’s expectations, cutting interest rates by 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points, the first such cuts since 2014.

 International brand names are starting to grab the attention of HCM City’s fashion-conscious people, clearing the way for more ready-to-wear clothing stores in Viet Nam.   

 Viet Nam is likely to reach total export turnover of US$200 billion for 2017, increasing more than 13 per cent from last year and exceeding the set target.

 With a rapidly expanding economy, the capacity for growth in both domestic and international trade is increasing Viet Nam’s appeal to foreign operators in the logistics sector.

 The supply of E5 bio-fuel is enough to meet the local demand and can fully replace RON 92 petrol beginning next year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said.

 Recruitment demand is expected to rise for the rest of the year as companies plan to expand their production, labour market reports have revealed.

To compete with Grab and Uber, traditional taxi firms have begun providing e-hailing services. However, if people want a traditional taxi, they should call the operator rather than use an app.

 Vietnamese labourers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) were advised to return home when their labour contracts expire at a workshop in Incheon on July 16. 

 Ho Chi Minh City is creating favourable conditions for investors to reuse and recycle garbage to produce electricity, according to Chairman of the city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.

 Kanchia, a shy 18-year-old woman, was breastfeeding her infant when a most extraordinary request was made of her.

 Experts called for more buses and bus routes and controls on private cars and motorcycles to help ease traffic congestion in HCM City.

 Local officials of the Vietnamese provinces of Quang Tri, Dong Nai, Long An and Ba Ria-Vung Tau promoted their advantages and potential in San Francisco on July 13-14.

 In a first, Vietnam grabbed a gold medal in swimming at the ninth ASEAN Schools Games (ASG), which is ongoing in Singapore.

 Mixed share performance is expected this week and market sentiment is forecast to remain weak before companies release their second-quarter earnings reports.

 Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has suggested fostering all-around ties between his country and Vietnam, towards deepening the Vietnam-Laos friendship. 

Vietnam wrapped up the 16th Asian Karate Federation Cadet, Junior, U21 and the 14th AKF Senior Championships 2017 with seven bronze medals in Kazakhstan on July 16. 

 Ngo Quang Thuan scored the only goal in Vietnam’s 1-0 win over Malaysia in their fourth match of the ASEAN Football Federation U15 Championship in Thailand on July 16.

 Japanese Students team triumphed in the International Women’s Volleyball Tournament, VTV Cup, beating Indonesian national team 25-14, 25-19, 25-14.

 Tropical storm Talas landed in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh at around 1 am on July 17, bringing strong wind and heavy rains to the region and is gradually weakening on its way westwards.