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Long Thanh among CNN list of 16 most exciting airport projects

 The Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam’s southern province of Dong Nai has been included among a list of 16 of the most exciting airport projects under construction or redevelopment made by US news network CNN.

Agricultural sector takes actions against drought

 The People’s Committees of provinces and cities across the country have been ordered to outline plans to fight drought and saline intrusion in the context of low water levels in many reservoirs.

Vietnam sends over 102,000 workers abroad in nine months

 The number of Vietnamese people sent to work overseas amounted to 102,127 between January and September, representing 92.64 percent of the yearly target.

Banks look abroad in rush for long-term capital

 Struggling to attract domestic funds, banks are rushing to seek foreign capital ahead of the central bank’s tightened policy on medium- and long-term lending early next year.

Vietnam’s flexible economic policy pays off

 Socio-economic results over the past 9 months have provided momentum for Vietnam to achieve targets for this year and next year. The government’s flexible economic policy is on the right track.

Businesses aim to export farm produce through official channels to China

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses face high risks when exporting farm produce to China across border gates via unofficial means. 

EVFTA - Acceleration and expectations

 The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is a new-generation FTA between Vietnam and the 28 EU member States, which includes the highest level of commitments from Vietnam so far.

FDI helps fuel 2018 forecasts

Following nine months of good performance, the Vietnamese economy is forecast to continue on an uptrend, with higher-than-expected growth this year.

The women breaking business barriers

 In the development of the Vietnamese economy, there are many women leading and inspiring the country’s business community, symbolising the strength and beauty of Vietnam and serving as role models for today’s youth.

Foreign investors make beeline for Vietnam’s urban tech sector

 With global populations flooding into urban centers amid a technology boom, the pace of investment in the urban-tech sector is unlikely to relent anytime soon.

Is the sun setting on department stores?

The continued closure of Parkson stores shows that the time of the department store may be over. Shopping malls are the growing tendency in large cities.

Vietnam sees growing inflow from European investors

 Investment from the EU to Vietnam is expected to surge inthe time to come as many European firms are showing their interest in themarket while the Vietnamese government is also boosting plans to attract morecapital from the important partner.

Drastic IT human resources shortage forecast for 2020

A report shows that Vietnam will be short of approximately 1.2 million people needed in the IT sector by 2020. What should education institutions be doing in preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? 

Super-apps Grab, Now, Zalo and Go-Viet in battle for market share

VietNamNet Bridge - While many businesses are still busy developing e-hailing and delivery apps, Grab, Now and Zalo have triggered a new battle among super-apps.

Administrative services in Vietnam gradually digitized

For many years, state offices have progressively digitized their jobs to become more transparent and save overhead cost as well as human resources.

HCMC to host Crypto Expo Asia 2018

 Crypto Expo Asia 2018 will take place at SUNTEC in the Windsor Plaza Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24.

Grab faces $1.8mil. claim from Vinasun

 The HCM City Supreme People’s Procuracy have asked Grab to pay over VND41.2 billion (USD1.8 million) in compensation based on a claim of unfair competition after the hearing of a lawsuit filed in HCM City on Tuesday.

Quang Nam hydropower plant continues facing earthquakes

 The area near Song Tranh Hydropower Plant 2 reservoir in the central province of Quang Nam has continued being hit by earthquakes.

Authorities refute Hoan Kiem metro station fears

 Hanoi authorities have said that the metro station by Hoan Kiem Lake would have no impact at all on the area.

Govt misses budget revenue collection target, public debt swells in Jan-Sept

The Government did not achieve its budget revenue collection target in January-September, while the country’s public debt burden was getting heavier, according to the National Assembly's Finance and Budget Committee’s report