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VN’s doctor consulting app gets Google sponsor package

 EDoctor, a mobile app developed by a Vietnamese tech startup that connects users with medical professionals, has been selected to receive free mentorship and monetary support from Google.

Second review of anti-dumping duties on imported steel

 Anti-dumping duties on imported cold-rolled stainless steel will be reviewed for the second time.

Foreign capital dominates insurance sector

Through merger & acquisitions (M&A), the world’s leading insurance conglomerates have been buying Vietnamese companies, which has helped the former hasten their entry into the Vietnamese market.

Vietnamese PM’s Special Envoy pays official visit to Nicaragua

The Special Envoy of the Vietnamese PM, Pham Sanh Chau, and Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada Colindres discussed measures to consolidate the two countries’ time-honoured relationship at their meeting yesterday.

President: Vietnam, Sudan hold potential for stronger cooperation

 Vietnam and Sudan hold a lot of potential for stronger cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture, fishery, oil and gas, and telecommunications, said President Tran Dai Quang. 

Hanoi puts into operation 53 online public health services

 The Hanoi Department of Health has put into operation 50 online public services at level 3 and 3 online public services at level 4 among the 192 administrative procedures.

Sugar inventory hits record high

Sugar plants have reported their highest ever inventory level, nearing 750,000 tons, accounting for 50 percent of their processing output.

Contractor requires payment for Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien construction

 The contractor of the first metro line Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien has sent a request of payment for the project’s construction costs unless it will halt the project or extend progress, reported HCMC Urban Railway Management Board yesterday.

HCM City at risk of fresh flooded areas

 Many districts in Ho Chi Minh City have no drainage and drainage system in several districts have not been connected with others; therefore, the city is at the risk of having new flooded areas.

Insurance fund rejects $132 million, citing fraud

 The Vietnam Social Insurance Agency rejected VND3 trillion (US$132.2 million) in health insurance fees in the first four months of this year, the agency reported at a meeting with local media in the capital Tuesday.

Capital shortage slows HCM City metro project

 HCM City’s Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line is facing a high risk of lagging behind schedule due to a shortage of capital.

Five firms get permits to trade in derivatives market

 Five brokerage firms have obtained permits from the State Securities Commission (SSC) to operate in the derivatives market.

Taiwanese investors interested in Vietnam’s solar energy projects

 The Vietnamese Government’s decision on providing incentives for solar energy projects in Vietnam has attracted foreign investors to the field, including those from Taiwan. 

Domestic tourism gold mine for travel firms

VietNamNet Bridge - While the number of inbound travelers fluctuates unpredictably, the number of domestic travelers has been increasing steadily, bringing high growth to travel firms.

Vietnam turns out whooping cough vaccine

 Vietnam has successfully produced a vaccine against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, for pregnant women to minimize the risk of newborns catching the disease, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on May 23.

No Vietnamese hurt in Jakarta blasts

 There is no information that any Vietnamese nationals were affected by twin blasts in Jakarta on May 24, Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan told Vietnam News Agency.

Foreign direct investment picks up nearly 41 percent

 Total foreign direct investment in Vietnam reached $11 billion from the outset of the year, a year-on-year surge of nearly 41 percent, said the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

More than 1,000 investors register for Viglacera auction

 Investors register to purchase 314.33 million shares, with only 120 million up for grabs at HNX auction on May 29.

Kantar Worldpanel releases fifth annual Brand Footprint report for Vietnam

 Report identifies Vietnam's most chosen brand owners in 2017.

Industry Ministry proritizes letting Dung Quat Shipyard go bust

 Ministry of Industry and Trade report to National Assembly states it is prioritizing allowing the shipbuilder to go bankrupt.