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$1.32 billion logistics centre planned in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

 A joint venture between the Hanoi Export-Import Company (Geleximco) and International Transportation and Trading Joint Stock Company (ITC) has proposed building a logistics centre and Cai Mep Ha habour in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

An Giang’s Khanh Binh border gate to be upgraded into int’l one

 Vice Commander of the Vietnam Border Guards Force Nguyen Hoai Phuong and Secretary of State at the Cambodian Interior Ministry Sok Phal on March 13 discussed the upgrading of Khanh Binh border gate in An Giang and Chrey Thom into international ones.

Chinese grandmaster wins HDBank int’l chess tourney

 Chinese grandmaster Wang Hao won the men’s group of the 2019 HDBank International Chess Tournament that wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13.

Vingroup to sell 250 million private shares to foreign investors

 Real estate and retail giant Vingroup plans to sell 250 million private shares to a maximum of five foreign investors in the remaining months of the year.

HCM City tries to rescue ‘golden land’ plots as disputes continue

VietNamNet Bridge - Land plots located in advantageous positions in the central area of HCM City are known as ‘golden land’ because they promise huge profits for investors.

Foreign-invested enterprises behind industrial land “fever”

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is witnessing a strong wave of foreign investment in industrial property in anticipation of new FDI being redirected to Vietnam. 

Credit growth of Vietnam’s listed banks projected to slow down in 2019

 Credit expansion of state-owned banks was lower than commercial banks’, in which the current lack of capital of the former was a key factor in limiting the credit growth potential of those banks.

Preparations for Vietnam president’s visit to Washington under way

 US President Donald Trump said in a farewell in Hanoi last month that he expected to welcome Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong at the Oval Office in the White House.

Australian Ambassador visits Hoa Binh for charitable purposes

 Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick visited the northern province of Hoa Binh on March 12 to see how Australia’s aid program is providing new opportunities for poor and remote ethnic minority communities there.

Electricity demand in VN rises faster than GDP growth

Statistics show that the rise in demand for energy in Vietnam is double the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, participants heard at a workshop in Hanoi City on March 12.

VN Association of Financial Investors proposes ways to hike State budget revenue

The State budget revenue may reach US$100 billion in the next 15 years if the Government takes drastic measures to reform State-run enterprises and create a level playing field for foreign enterprises.

Full of surprise after first three matchdays at 2019 V.League 1

After three first three rounds of the new season, the 2019 Wake-up 247 V.League 1 has temporarily taken about a month off for the U23 national team summon, preparing for the 2020 AFC U23 Champs qualifier.

Private sector a key driver of Vietnam's economy

 Issues facing private enterprises discussed at latest VET conference in HCMC.

Vietnamese economy to shine through turbulent year ahead

 Despite headwinds in the global economy, experts believe that Vietnam’s fundamentals and opportunities remain attractive to foreign investors.

Vietnamese scientist’s solar energy invention considered breakthrough

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese researchers in Australia have announced a discovery which could be a breakthrough in the development of the solar energy industry.

Samsung Life seeks to acquire shares in Vietnam’s largest insurer

 Samsung Life Insurance is seeking to make inroads into Viet Nam through an equity investment in Bao Viet Life, the country’s largest life insurer, Koreatimes reports.

Vietnam makes stride in gender equality

 Vietnam has made strides in ensuring gender equality, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Boeing 737 Max aircraft not allowed to enter Vietnam’s airspace: CAAV

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on March 13 decided to nullify the granted licences and not to grant new ones for flights using the Boeing 737 Max to enter Vietnam’s airspace.

Vietnam's Mekong Delta makes concerted efforts to combat African Swine Fever

 Provinces in the Mekong delta have adopted various measures against African Swine Fever (ASF) these days because of complicated development of the disease.

Hanoi’s motorbike ban: Why and How?

Banning motorbikes is expected to curb traffic congestion and pollution. However, it has a long way to go.