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VN banks believe 2018 profit target within reach

VietNamNet Bridge - The credit growth rate this year is lower than 2017, but banks’ profit is predicted to be 20-25 percent higher.

Eco-shrimp farming: environmental solution for Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - Eco-shrimp farms in several provinces in the Mekong Delta reduce costs, bring high export value, and are environmentally friendly.


Domestic, foreign investors run race to develop solar power projects

In the last couple of weeks, several solar power projects capitalized at trillions of dong have kicked off.

When university education is described as ‘second-rate goods’

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of universities in Vietnam has increased rapidly, but the training quality has not, experts say.


Modern format stores luring away Vietnamese shoppers: survey

 Though traditional trade, including wet markets, still dominates in the country, modern channels have gained impressive momentum, according to Nielsen’s latest Shopper Trend report.

VNPT and MobiFone officially transferred to CMSC

 The Ministry of Information and Communications on Monday transferred the ownership of giant telecom service providers VNPT and MobiFone to the Committee for State Capital Management.

PM arrives in Singapore for 33rd ASEAN Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed at Changgi Airport of Singapore on November 13 afternoon, beginning his trip to attend the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Vietnam to have two express railways by 2030

Vietnam is expected to have two express railways connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the southern metropolis HCMC by 2030.

VN central bank urges customer info security

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a decree asking businesses to enhance customer information privacy after an alleged breach of mobile retail chain Mobile World revealed personal information of more than five million customers.

VN maintains tariffs on steel imports

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Monday released a decision to maintain anti-dumping duties on H-shaped and coated steel products imported from China and the Republic of Korea.

Challenge Vietnam 2019 to start in Nha Trang

 The International Challenge Vietnam triathlon 2019 will get set on July 14 next year.

Central Highlands provinces to receive $4.4 billion for irrigation investment

Central Highlands provinces would receive US$4.4 billion in ivestment to develop irrigation systems, according to a scheme which has been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam shifts to export high-quality rice

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is trying to re-position itself as an exporter of high-quality rice instead of low-quality white rice. 


Hanoi Pride Festival 2018 filled with joy, colours

Themed “Love, Hanoi”, Hanoi Pride 2018 took place in Hanoi on November 11 with various fascinating activities, including bike rally, walking parade and live music.

SCIC transferred to state capital management committee

 The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) was transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) on November 12.

PM to attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea at the invitation of the host's Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.

Awards honour excellence amongst digital firms

 A ceremony presenting first-ever Vietnam Digital Awards 2018 will be held at the Hanoi Opera House and broadcast live on VTV2 on November 19, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong told the press on November 12.

More enterprises transferred to state capital management committee

 The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has handed over five corporations under its management to the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC). 

Fans scramble for Vietnam-Malaysia match tickets

 Vietnamese football fans scrambled to buy tickets for a match between Vietnam and Malaysia in the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018. 

New aviation decree to ease burden for firms

 A governmental decree drafted by the transport ministry to simplify business conditions for potential investors in the aviation sector has been sent to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc for approval.