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Plastics recycling needs policy overhaul

VietNamNet Bridge - The recycling industry has developed well, but is still meeting barriers to further growth. 

What’s behind the figure of 200,000 unemployed university graduates?

There are about 200,000 unemployed workers with bachelor’s degrees, which accounts for 4 percent of the total number of jobless.

SOEs under trade ministry to be inspected

The Government Inspectorate will carry out an inspection targeting State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in which the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) controls State capital.

Main causes of building disputes identified

The Ministry of Construction has pointed out five major causes of disputes between investors and customers at apartment buildings.

Fireworks express desire for love, friendship on Da Nang’s night sky

Teams from Portugal and Sweden treated the audience in Da Nang city with their colourful fireworks performances on the banks of the Han River on June 9 to convey the desire for love and friendship.

Then singing promoted to wider public

“Then” singing is an indispensable practice in the cultural and religious life of Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s northern mountainous provinces.

PM praises WB, IMF’s support for Vietnam’s development

The Vietnamese Government appreciates consultations of the WB and IMF on the management of the macro-economic policy in Vietnam, helping the country maintain macro-economic stability and low inflation rate.

Avian flu leaves one dead, one hospitalised in HCM City

 A 26-year-old woman in HCM City has died of the A/H1N1 flu virus, while another is in critical condition.

VASEP wants sustainable shrimp farming and export

 The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has proposed some solutions to sustainable growth of shrimp farming and export, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reports.

Which way out for Vietnam’s pepper?

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts have repeatedly warned about the falling pepper export price, which has led to a drop in export turnover, despite a rise in export volume.

Expressway projects are expedited

Vietnam is making moves to fast-track the appraisal of sub-projects of the eastern spur of the North-South Expressway project to facilitate the shortlisting of potential investors, scheduled to start next month.

Vietnam, Canada sign cooperation memoranda

Several MoU on cooperation in different fields were inked between Vietnam and Canada in the presence of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the two countries’ business roundtable in Quebec on June 8.

Vietnam export on the right track

 Vietnam’s export turnover has so far this year reached 82.63 billion USD, up 18.7% compared to the same period last year. The statistics show that exports are on the right track.

State visit gives boost to Vietnam-Japan relations

 On the back of the strengthened relationship and commitments between Vietnam and Japan, as well as Vietnam’s rising demand for investment, firms from both countries are fast-tracking their business and investment ties.  

Experts explain why car prices are expensive

 Many experts at home and abroad pointed to the ailing supporting industries as the key reason why car prices in Vietnam are much higher than in other regional countries at the Vietnam AutoExpo 2018.

Positive reactions to betting change

 Sports betting is to be legalised in the new Law on Sports and Physical Exercise, setting an agenda for the government to allow for more forms of entertainment in the country. 

Are bank card criminals flocking to Vietnam?

The State Bank (SBV) said the process of converting 70 million magnetic cards into chip cards needs to be accelerated to prevent Vietnam from becoming the favorite destination for card crimes.

OTT faces challenges

 Although the huge number of Vietnamese viewers of online videos is expected to pave the way for OTT service to further develop in the local market, such a service is still having difficulty competing with international online channels and others

Hanoi offices near full capacity

 Offices in the capital city of Hanoi, especially the top quality ones, are almost fully occupied due to the wave of foreign direct investment and the city’s improved infrastructure.

Lucrative dividends on offer this June

 Lucrative dividends presented by a number of listed firms throughout the month are expected to make their tickers more appealing to investors.