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UOB raises 2018 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 6.9%

 The bank cautioned that the ongoing trade tension between the US and China could have a spill-over impact on Vietnam.

Bamboo Airways delays official launch to year-end

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) under the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has not provided any update with regard to the issuance of aviation license to Bamboo Airways.

PM proposes establishing Mekong-Japan Creative Networks

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc proposed establishing Mekong-Japan Creative Networks to strengthen connections and exchanges between research, creation and start-up centers between Japan and Mekong nations. 

Vietnam attends 35th Francophonie ministerial conference

 Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Duong Chi Dung has emphasised Vietnam’s support for intensifying economic cooperation of Francophonie, especially the economic and digital strategies.

Vinalines shares restricted from trading on UPCoM

 Viet Nam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) debuted on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) on Monday, but its shares were immediately restricted from trading, according to the Ha Noi Stock Exchange (HNX).

Vietnam’s tourism improvements see positive results

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s great efforts to satisfy travelers have brought more foreign tourists to the country.

Circular 13: radical impacts and changes

 After long and thoughtful preparation, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has released Circular No.13/2018/TT-NHNN covering a broad range of critical aspects of governance, risk management, internal control, ICAAP, and internal audit.

More favorable conditions created for tra fish exports

 Tra fish prices in the Mekong Delta  have been on the rise since late September, as local traders have stepped up purchasing and processing tra fish for export to the United States and China.

Oseni tops list of goal scorers in V-League 2018

Hanoi FC’s Oseni finished as top goal scorer in the Nuti Cafe V-League 1 – 2018 with total 17 goals after 26 rounds of matches.

Party chief’s presidential nomination reflects Vietnamese people’s will: Official

 The nomination will be subject to a vote at the upcoming sitting of the National Assembly which will convene on October 22.

Foreign manufacturers in dire need of local qualified suppliers

 Though having high demands for high-quality input materials and spare parts for their production bases in Vietnam, foreign manufacturers are finding it hard to seek for local qualified suppliers, experts said.

Trade war hits rubber industry

 The escalating trade war between China and the US is increasing the pressure on Vietnam’s rubber exports, as China is currently Vietnam’s largest export market.

Inflation in 2019: will it remain below 4-5 percent?

VietNamNet Bridge - Curbing the inflation rate at below 4 percent in 2018 is within reach, but this will be a difficult task in 2019.

Top legislator's activities in Turkey

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Antalya, Turkey, on the afternoon of October 8 (local time) to attend the third Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments.

High tides submerge HCM City streets

 Flood tides have put some streets in HCM City under water.  

Vietnam is an FDI success story: International experts

 Countries are competing aggressively with each other for FDI, and "Vietnam is winning," said an expert.

DPM pays official visit to UK, attends 17th Francophonie Summit

 Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh will pay an official visit to the UK and attend the 17th Francophonie Summit in Yerevan, Armenia from October 9-12. 

Vietnam Airlines rated as four-star airline by APEX

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honoured with the Four-Star Official Airline Ratings by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends 10th Mekong-Japan Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined leaders of Japan and the Greater Mekong Subregion countries at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit that opened in Tokyo on October 9.

Vietnam’s U17 team ranks 4th in Jenesys football tournament

 Vietnam’s U17 football team finished fourth after losing to Thailand in a penalty shoot-out in the 2018 Jenesys international tournament, which wrapped up in Japan on October 8.