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Japanese goods conquering VN

 Viet Nam has become an attractive market for Japanese retailers following the popularity of Japanese goods in the domestic market.

U21 int’l football comes to Can Tho

 The Thanh Nien Newspaper International U21 Football Tournament will run in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from December 12-22.

Dak Nong’s volcanic cavern system looks to become global geopark

 A scientific symposium was held in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on November 20, seeking to win UNESCO recognition for its volcanic park as a global geographical park.

VIC, VRE lift VN-Index over 900 points

 The benchmark VN-Index rose to yet another new 10-year peak on November 20, ending the session at 903.55 points, up 13 points, or 1.44 percent over November 17’s close.

International press continues headlines on APEC 2017

 International press continued to praise the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which took place in Da Nang city on November 6-11, and Vietnam as the host.

Vietnamese fashion brands warn they may lose home market

Vietnamese fashion and garment companies have usually focused on outsourcing and have ignored branding. But the business strategy will no longer fit the new circumstances as more and more foreign brands have landed in Vietnam.

First river bus in HCM City to be operational on November 25

 The first-ever river bus route in Ho Chi Minh City will be put into operation on November 25 with the hope of easing road traffic loads.

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on RoK visit

 Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh is on a working trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from November 18-23 at the invitation of the RoK government. 

Vietnam urges building of vision for responsible ASEM

 As the Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM) enters the third decade, it is time to build a vision for a responsible and responsive ASEM as a champion for multilateral cooperation, said a senior Vietnamese official.

Milestones in 20-year-old Internet use in Vietnam

 Milestones in 20-year-old Internet use in Vietnam

Cinema complexes expand, market still large enough for newcomers

VietNamNet Bridge - The cinema market was estimated to have modest value of $6 million in 2008, but the figure soared by 10 times in 2013 and exceeded the $100 million threshold in 2015, according to CGV.

Coal-fired power plants serving industry worsening pollution

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants which generate electricity and those serving industrial plants are worsening pollution. 

When parents sow ‘seeds of violence’

A research project carried out by Plan International found connections between domestic violence and physical abuse at school. 

The ‘Tibet room’ full of cordyceps mushrooms in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - A 30-square meter room misty with steam in the middle of Hanoi is the site where a famous scientist discovered a way of cultivating cordyceps militaris. 

Part of the puzzle

Vingroup’s launch of its Made-in-Vietnam motor vehicle brand Vinfast again raises questions about the ability of local component suppliers to meet requirements.

What does Vietnam expect from the ‘TPP without the US’?

Analysts believe that Vietnam will still get big benefits once the CPTPP  is implemented, though they would be smaller compared to the benefits it expected from TPP.

Singapore investor acquires 10% Vinamilk stake

 The Singapore-based automotive group, Jardine Cycle and Carriage (JC&C), has made additional purchases of Vinamilk’s shares after its maiden US$616.6 million investment on November 10.

PM appoints two new deputy ministers

 Vietnamese Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Xuan Phuc has just issued two decisions to appoint new Deputy Ministers of Natural Resources and Environment and Foreign Affairs. 

Recruiting & retaining

It’s never been more important for enterprises to adopt a comprehensive people strategy.

Competition Law sanctions debated

 Heavy fines imposed on organisations and enterprises in the draft amendments of the existing Law on Competition have stirred up much debate among lawmakers.