An interoperable smart card system will be introduced for public transport in Hanoi, with support coming from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) plans to cut import taxes on automobile parts in line with WTO rules, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised Austrian Ambassador Thomas Loidl for his contribution to Vietnam-Austria relations during a reception in Hanoi on September 7.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he will instruct competent Vietnamese agencies to coordinate with their Egyptian counterparts to accelerate the implementation of commitments reached by the two countries’ leaders. 

 Despite having fallen to the fourth position in terms of foreign direct investment in the first eight months of 2017, the real estate sector remains the second-biggest recipient of this type of investment to date.

 Strict penalties were levied on three contractors for fraud during the bidding process of two projects running under Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration as the main investor and funded by the World Bank.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung will be the chairman of a special state evaluation council to evaluate the feasibility study report of the Long Thanh International Airport project

 Reliance Industry Company from India decided to co-operate with PetroVietnam to restart Dinh Vu polyester plant located in the northern city of Haiphong.

 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced changes in the Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) to better regulate and monitor the level of equity and taxable income for firms operating in Viet Nam.

 Carlsberg Breweries A/S has introduced its new representative for a vacancy on the Board of Directors of Hanoi Beer, Alcohol and Beverages Corporation (Habeco), aiming to increase its controlling rights.

 One of Vietnam’s leading ocean shipping companies, Vietnam Ocean Shipping JSC (Vosco), a subsidiary of Vietnamese shipping group Vinalines, has been operating with massive losses.

Da Nang has made a proposal to change the function of six projects, and reduce the scale of 10 others, in accordance with the master plan on the Son Tra National Tourism Complex in the Son Tra Peninsula. 

Police in HCM City are carrying out an investigation into the death threats sent to deputy chairman of District 1 People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai. 

Politburo member Truong Thi Mai and Gergely Gulyas, Vice President of the ruling party of Hungary signed an MoU on cooperation between CPV and the Fidesz on September 6. 

A network on building sustainable neighbourhoods was established between Vietnam and Belgium on Wednesday in the capital city. 

 Le Quang Liem’s undefeated streak ended on Wednesday after he lost to world No 41 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi in the second round’s first match of the Chess World Cup in Georgia.

 Commercial banks will be allowed to trade and provide foreign exchange services related to the casino business from next month.

VN’s economy is well positioned for growth in international trade and will continue to experience high growth over the next three to five years, said CEO of HSBC Vietnam, Pham Hong Hai.

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment has outlined three scenarios for economic growth next year as part of its preparation for developing a socio-economic plan.

 The Department of Preventive Medicine requested the healthcare sector and relevant agencies to conduct measures to tackle avian viruses, with the likelihood of outbreaks in the country still high.