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Vietnam posting among world's most attractive office yields

 Highest office yields globally recorded in Hanoi and HCMC, according to latest Savills report.

70% of logistics service fees could fall into foreigners’ hands

VietNamNet Bridge - As many as 3,000 Vietnamese logistics firms have to compete fiercely with 29 multinational companies to have the right to carry Vietnamese exports to the world market.

Students offer suggestions for better management of pavements

VietNamNet Bridge - The main principle of the student’s system is based on image-processing algorithms in combination with AI applications to identify motorcycles and cars parked illegally on sidewalks.

M&A in Vietnam – Attractive investment channel

 Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities in Vietnam has become an attractive investment channel for enterprises planning to expand business activities, as well as looking for new way of doing business.

High school students develop 24/24 flood warning system

The 3-level flood warning system was created by two female high school students – Hoang Thi Dieu Huyen and Phan Thi Minh Trang - in Quang Dien district, the ‘flooding hub’ of Thua Thien-Hue province. 

Electric bicycle producers gather momentum

 Electric bicycle producers are getting in a fierce competition by releasing new lines, applying smart technology, and lowering prices.

Vietnam’s instant noodle giants

 The Vietnamese instant noodle market is considered extremely attractive by instant noodle manufacturers, with a market value of VND27 trillion ($1.19 billion) as well as continuously increasing consumption volumes.

First container block train connecting Vietnam with China arrives in Hanoi

 Vietnam Railway (VNR) has announced that the first container block train connecting Vietnam with China arrived at Yen Vien Station, Hanoi, on November 25.

E-commerce growth among world's highest

 Online FMCG sales now hold a 0.5% share in Vietnam, a significant rise of 69% against last year, according to Kantar Worldpanel.

Vietnam seeks higher-quality FDI: experts

VietNamNet Bridge - While Vietnam needs foreign capital to develop the economy, it also requires advanced technologies to become involved more deeply in the global supply chain.

Ho Chi Minh City gets its own rules

After 30 years of renovations, Ho Chi Minh City has been facing challenges in terms of its population, infrastructure, and social issues. Recently, though, it has received new policy fuel to develop in a stronger manner.

Irish government to provide EUR7.5 million ODA in 2017-2020

 Irish official development assistance will support Vietnam to reduce poverty, develop human resources, help disabled people, and implement its sustainable development goals.

Vietnamese billionaires fortune beyond Forbes’ estimation

 Many Vietnamese businessmen are getting rich quickly and their position on the world rankings rises dramatically. However, many of those in the list is now far exceeding what Forbes announced.

Vietnam to spend over US$1 billion for upgrading three airports

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has submitted to the Ministry of Transport a plan to upgrade three international airports near Vietnam’s top tourist destinations from now to 2020 with a total cost of US$1.03 billion.

More than 200 delegates attend international East Sea Conference

 The ninth International Conference on the East Sea themed "Cooperation for Regional Security and Development," opened on November 27 in Ho Chi Minh City, with more than 200 delegates in attendance.

Ministry inspects Samsung Vietnam over worker mistreatment

 The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs have announced the result of the investigation at Samsung Vietnam that was accused of mistreating workers by Sweden's International POPs Elimination Network.

With prices escalating, Vietnam stocks no longer cheap

The VN Index increased by 35.8 percent by November 20 compared with the 2016 closing trading session, making the stock market one of the fastest growing markets in the world. 

Government decree dissipates dream of low cost import cars

 Government’s recently issued Decree 116 has dissipated many consumers’ dream of owning low cost cars when the import tariff on products from ASEAN will reduce to 0 percent next year.

Job starters

 New technology has proven a boon to those looking to earn some extra money part-time when the opportunity permits.

Six-year-old stabbed to death in Ho Chi Minh City

 Police in Ho Chi Minh City has arrested a security officer for allegedly killing a six-year-old boy.