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More foreign investors join VN’s securities market

 About 190 foreign investors were granted securities trading codes in February, bringing the total number of foreign investors participating in Viet Nam’s securities market to 29,454.

Locals set up fake graves to scam compensation money

 Nearly 100 fake graves have been built in order to scam compensation money from Phu Bai Airport expansion project in Thua Thien-Hue Province.

National appraisal board proposed for Long Thanh Airport Project

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed to set up a national appraisal board and invite foreign consultants for Long Thanh International Airport. 

Of equal capacity

Female professionals leading businesses and organizations in Vietnam share their thoughts on Vietnamese women in the digital economy.

iDEA: Internet economy to be worth $15 bn by 2020

 Vietnam eCommerce and Digital Economy Agency releases figures at "Policy Aspects for Vietnam's Digital Economy Development" conference on March 7 in Hanoi.

Quang Tri to implement 30 large-scale projects

 The central province of Quang Tri will carry out 30 large-scale projects with the total investment of about 100 trillion VND (4.31 billion USD) in 2019.

Vietnam calls for cooperation in maritime incident settlement

 Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, has called on the law enforcement forces and navies of ASEAN countries to enhance cooperation in settling incidents at sea, especially those related to fishermen.

Vietnam named among top 11 of world’s healthiest countries

 Vietnam has been listed among the top 11 healthiest countries in the world, according to the Global Wellness Index (GWI) published by investment firm LetterOne.

National Press Festival slated for mid-March

 The National Press Festival 2019 will take place at the Hanoi Museum on March 15-17, announced the organisation board on March 7.

Wild elephants destroy fields in Dong Nai

 Wild elephants have been upsetting local people in Dinh Quan district, in the southern province of Dong Nai, by destroying their homes and crops, causing serious economic losses. 

More foreigners opt for Vietnam’s healthcare

 Vietnam’s medical facilities have recorded an increasing number of foreign patients in recent years.

Japan provides non-refundable aid to Vietnam’s eight projects

 The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 7 to sign contracts with seven Vietnamese localities on eight local-level projects funded by Japanese non-refundable assistance in the fiscal year of 2018.

There really is no substitute for experience

 On busy Orchard Road in Singapore is a very famous hotpot restaurant where customers have to wait an hour or two to be served even if they had booked a table a day ago.

Vietnam seeks new capital sources for infrastructure development

VietNamNet Bridge - As capital from the state budget and international donors is on the decrease, Vietnam is seeking new capital for infrastructure development  through PPP (private public partnership).


Phu My grey sedge weaving craft needs preserving

Khmer people’s grey sedge waving in Kien Giang is an age-old craft. Local authorities have launched a project to preserve sedge fields to ensure a sufficient supply of materials for local craftsmen.

More Vietnamese people seek American dream through EB-5 visa

 Vietnam is boosting its presence in the EB-5 program to become “the most active participant”, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Hanoi strengthens measures to reduce traffic congestion in 2019-2021

 The Vietnamese government requested ministries, branches and localities to continue strictly enforcing provisions of traffic law, promoting projects on traffic safety and easing traffic congestion.

Vietnam targets to double life insurance coverage to 15% by 2025

 The average premium to GDP ratio by 2020 would reach the maximum of 3%, and 3.5% by 2025.

Vietnamese banks required to go public by 2020

As of present, 17 out of 31 join stock banks have their shares listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange, the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange and the Unlisted Public Company Market.

Ly Son-Sa Huynh geopark seeks for global status

 Ly Son-Sa Huynh geopark, located in the central province of Quang Ngai, will be submitted to the UNESCO by November 2019 to be recognized as the UNESCO Global Geopark.