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Ha Noi steps up fight on human trafficking

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi police plan to increase inspections to uncover human trafficking rings, focusing on inter-provincial and transnational criminals.

American duo The Chainsmokers to take city stage in mid-September

Renowned American DJ and producer duo Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, better known as The Chainsmokers, will perform in HCMC on September 14 as part of their “Memories...Do not open” world tour, 

Indian Food Festival at Saigon Café

Indian food lovers should head to Saigon Café on level 1 of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers to join an Indian Food Festival featuring two Indian guest chefs from August 22 to 27.

Survey: 100% of women expect to face discrimination at work

 Almost every Vietnamese woman in an Institute for Workers and Trade Unions poll conducted earlier this year think gender will count against them at some point during their career.

VND expected to see end-of-year dip

 The Vietnam dong is expected to depreciate by two percentage points at the end of 2017, ending a period of stability that lasted throughout the year.

Shipping firms engulfed in difficulties, report losses

More shipping firms have reported losses for 2016 and the first months of 2017 as the freight rate and the demand for goods transport have dropped to a 10-year low.

Exports to UK see slight rise

Vietnam exports to the UK hit US$2.8 billion in the first seven months of this year, up 1.61% against the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Better disaster-recovery efforts needed in APEC economies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Disaster recovery in APEC economies is as important as disaster preparation and response, the co-chair of the APEC Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG),

HN starts virtual gold trading trial

Ha Noi People’s Court yesterday opened legal proceedings against a criminal case regarding an illegal virtual gold trading floor. The case involves top managers of the Ha Noi-based Khai Thai Consultant Limited Company.

MPI proposes big breaks for special economic zones

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed major incentives including prolonged income tax exemptions for businesses and individuals working in special economic zones in three provinces.

Gov’t looks to cut special inspections red tape

Local enterprises are spending around 28.6 million working days valued at VNĐ14.3 trillion (US$636 million) a year to complete administrative procedures for special inspections on imported and exported goods.

Gov’t urges mobilisation of idle gold

The Government Office last week sent a written document to the central bank governor, referring to the mobilisation of idle gold and foreign currency sources from the people.

Biggest-ever book collection on Vietnamese history launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – The biggest and most comprehensive-ever book collection on the history of Viet Nam has just hit bookcases throughout the country.

Party chief’s Indonesia visit set to boost ties

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Indonesia from August 22-24 will help consolidate friendship and boost co-operation, deepening the two countries’ strategic partnership. 

Museums to use 3D technology

 VietNamNet Bridge – Museums in HCM City will use 3D technology as part of a project launched by the Youth Union’s Youth Centre of Science and Technology Development.

VN Index down on the back of blue chips

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN Index remained fragile on Monday, losing its positive momentum as investors remained cautious over the current market downtrend.

Thailand hands 9 fishermen over to Vietnam

Nine Vietnamese fishermen who were arrested by Thai coast guards for fishing illegally in Thai waters were handed back to the Vietnam Embassy on August 21 after being held for a year.

Uber reduces fare gap in Ho Chi Minh City

Uber Vietnam’s representative said that its taxi brand UberX will raise fares in Ho Chi Minh City from August 24, closing up with traditional taxi fares.

Farm sector set for wave of mergers, acquisitions

Thanh Thanh Cong Tay Ninh Joint Stock Company (TTCS) will fully acquire Bien Hoa Sugar Joint Stock Company (JSC), becoming in the process the biggest sugar producer in Viet Nam.

Foreign workers can apply work permits online from October

Foreign workers in Vietnam can apply for work permits online from October 2, according to a circular recently issued by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).