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American couple fall in love with the Vietnamese language, people

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam can offer many different reasons to fall in love for tourists and expats.

Hundred of hectares of forestland encroached upon in Gia Lai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Due to insufficient management, hundreds of hectares of forest in Gia Lai Province have been illegally converted to domestic housing and agricultural land, 

South Vietnam faces farm labour shortage

The south’s key economic provinces--such as Dong Nai, Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Binh Duong--have recently shifted focus from agricultural to non-agricultural sectors, resulting in a serious shortage of agricultural workers

HCM City to use underground space at metro stations

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities have been asked to develop a master plan for urban underground spaces to prepare for the opening of subway lines in the city.

S Koreans to perform at Opera Aria Night

Renowned opera singers from South Korea will join musicians selected from the HCM City Conservatory of Music in a special classical music concert on Sunday evening.

Virtually no local businesses in Vietnam have e-commerce

 The Vietnam E-Commerce Association agrees with what most governmental bodies have been saying for some time—that small to medium size local companies really aren’t doing much online business-wise.

15% students suffer hypertension in HCM City

 Some 15 per cent of students from primary and high schools in HCM City suffer from hypertension due to obesity, being overweight and physically inactive.

Hanoi to have a blast with world-renowned DJs

 The Hanoi audience will have the opportunity to enjoy an energetic atmosphere when Vietnamese and world-renowned DJs such as Hardwell play this Saturday.

Vietnam’s inflation cooling gradually: HSBC

 HSBC Bank said in a report that Vietnam’s economic performance continues to be robust with inflation easing gradually despite higher energy prices and increased costs of healthcare and education.

HCM City backs Tan Son Nhat airport expansion

The government of HCMC on May 16 wrote to the Ministry of Transport throwing its weight behind a major plan to revise up the capacity of Tan Son Nhat International Airport to 45 million passengers a year. 

China emerges as Vietnam’s largest fragrant rice importer

 China, already the largest importer of Vietnam’s sticky rice, has emerged as the biggest buyer of Vietnamese fragrant rice, according to exporters.

HCM City still prone to inundation as many flood control projects undone

 Residents should expect flooding when there is heavy rain as just 23 of 40 flood-prone sites have been rehabilitated, according to the HCMC Steering Center of Urban Flood Control Program.

Vietnamese scientist elected to Global Young Academy

 Dr. Tran Quang Huy, from the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, has been elected to be a member of the Global Young Academy (GYA).

Programing competition ‘Vietnam AI Hackathon 2017’ launched

 Vietnam AI Hackathon 2017 - the biggest artificial intelligence competition in Vietnam – will take place in F-Ville software village in Hanoi-based Hoa Lac High Tech Park.

Water shortages in Hanoi likely over summer

 Hanoi once again faces a shortage of water as the hot summer approaches.

Vietnam's first smart city communications platform launched

 Trilliant Networks and Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation successfully complete pilot of Vietnam's first smart city communications platform.

Banks regain their heyday with higher profits, higher standards

Many commercial banks, which have reported profits for Q1 2017, have begun following higher standards in debt classification and provisioning against risks, while Moody’s has upgraded the credit ratings for eight Vietnamese banks.

Vietnam’s sausage market full of potential

 Daesang’s recent acquisition of Duc Viet Food is evidence of the potential to be found in Vietnam’s sausage market.

Infocus Mekong Research releases Digital Trends in Vietnam 2017

Infocus Mekong Research, has released its Digital Trends in Vietnam 2017 report, defining what the digital trends are in Vietnam and how to positively impact on their clients’ business.

Tax burden in Vietnam higher than in ASEAN 4

 Minister of Planning and Investment tells PM's meeting with businesses of matters considered important in improving Vietnam's business environment.