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Well-known designer keen to popularise Vietnamese silk

Well-known designer Minh Hanh said she wanted to make daily clothes from silk as many local designers were ignoring the material. 

How are Japanese investors conquering Vietnam's retail market?

VietNamNet Bridge - 7-Eleven has announced it will open its first shop in Vietnam on June 15. Aeon, MiniStop and FamilyMart have already joined one of the fastest growing retail markets in the world.

Foreign investment: what you need to know

When making an investment in Vietnam, foreign investors must study the feasibility of the project based on various factors. 

LienVietPostBank denies rumours of merger with Sacombank

 LienVietPostBank’s new chairman Nguyen Duc Huong has rejected rumours that his bank will merge with Sacombank.

Ba Ria–Vung Tau to build $4.39bn thermal power plant

 The General Electric Corporation 3 under Viet Nam Electric Group plans to invest in building Long Son thermal power plant with a total capital of US$4.39 billion in southern Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province.

HCM City gives $13.44m to those affected by road re-laying

The HCM City Department of Construction has recommended compensation and financial support for households affected by higher road levels caused by relaying them.

HCM City launching river bus route

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City expects to launch the first river bus route as soon as early July, connecting the Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 with Thu Duc District, 

HCM City Council passes green resolution

The HCM City People’s Council has passed a resolution on environmental protection and solid waste management in urban and residential areas, with the target of significantly improving the environment, an issue that has taken on urgency.

Ly Hoang Nam beats Wachiramanowong in Thailand F2 Futures

 Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam beat Kittiphong Wachiramanowong of Thailand in the first round of the Thailand F2 Futures tennis tournament on Tuesday.

Former VN national coach Weigang dies

Karl-Heinz Weigang, former coach of Viet Nam national football team and the national Malaysian team, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82 in Germany.

Gangwon FC's Truong to take part in SEA Games

 Gangwon FC of K-League will allow Vietnamese midfielder Luong Xuan Truong to play for U23 Việt Nam national team in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games to be held in Malaysia in August.

Over 1,000 traffic violations found in Hanoi in three days

 Hanoi's traffic police have dealt with more than 1,000 violations related to overloaded vehicles and self-modified three-wheeled vehicles between June 9 and 11.

Hanoi aims to supply clean water to all by 2020

Hanoi has set a target that all citizens will have access to clean, drinkable tap water by 2020, affirmed Chairman of the city People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

Vietnam tie goalless with Jordan

 Vietnam tied goalless with Jordan in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification match at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City on June 13.

EU forest pact gives Vietnam timber firms a leg up

Once the EU-Vietnam Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade comes into force, there will be opportunities for Vietnam to export more wooden products to Europe and other markets.

HCM City hosts first major piano competition

 The first HCM City Piano Competition kicked off on June 13 with the participation of about 200 contestants. 

Taxi booking service via Facebook Messenger launched

 Facebook Messenger users can now book taxis by using the social network.

Kien Giang makes $11.3 billion plan for development

 The southern province of Kien Giang aims to mobilise 255 trillion VND (11.3 billion USD) for socio-economic development by 2020.

Ethnic minority girls to earn college scholarships

The Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund will provide the Mo duong den tuong lai scholarships to at least 33 ethnic girls to enable them to complete high school and tertiary education in the next seven years.

HCM City to install environmental violation cameras

Cameras to monitor environmental violations will be installed in all districts, according to the HCM City People’s Committee.