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Ministry of Transport to offload 18 percent of Viglacera

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will sell 80.58 million shares of Viglacera Corporation, equivalent to 17.97 per cent of the company’s charter capital, in its upcoming State capital divestment this year.

Vietnam ranks 13th in IPv6 adoption worldwide

 Vietnam is 13th globally in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) adoption rate with more than 14 million users, according to Google.

Stomach cancer cases increase among young people

 Doctors at the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy’s Medical Centre have warned of an increasing incidence of stomach cancer among young people.

Five Vietnamese among world’s richest: Forbes rankings

Five Vietnamese have been named among the world’s billionaires in a list revealed by Forbes on March 5, one more person than last year.

US real estate developers target EB-5 capital from Vietnam

US real estate developers are turning to a new, fast-growing source of cheap capital known as EB-5 from Vietnam, reported the Wall Street Journal on March 5.

Foreign investors piling on Vietnamese stocks

Vietnamese stock market sucked in a further 2.75 billion USD of foreign fund flows after Tet (Lunar New Year), demonstrating investors’ positive sentiments towards this emerging market.

Vietnamese consumers still unfamiliar with e-SIMs

VietNamNet Bridge - QR Code can be used many times on one device, but the number of scans depend on the policies of mobile network operators.


Cashew price expected to recover this year

According to the Vinacas, this year, Viet Nam plans to ship 350,000 tonnes of cashew nuts for about US$4 billion, a lower volume but higher value than last year.

E-commerce may be booming but fake goods still aplenty

 E-commerce is a potential goldmine for businesses over the next two years with a potential reach of US$10 billion.

Farming products face difficulties in export this year

 The consumption of farming products is expected to face difficulties this year, with increased competition in the global market.

Van Don Airport aims to lure international tourists

 A series of co-operation agreements were signed during a conference on marketing to promote Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh last week.

Quang Tri welcomes wave of investments in energy sector

 The central province of Quang Tri has approved in principle investments into six energy projects including four wind power and two solar plants with total capital of more than VND7.4 trillion (US$318.4 million) in the first two months of the year.

Government Inspectorate told to investigate land acquisition complaints

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has asked the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam to look into residents’ complaints about land acquisition for a construction project in the port city of Hai Phong.

HCM City aims for healthy business environment in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City authorities will focus on administrative reform and an improved investment environment for businesses for 2019.

Quang Ninh axe American striker Sydney Rivera after two matches

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Ninh Coal have ended their contract with American striker Sydney Rivera after just two rounds of the Wake-up 247 V.League 1.

Top seeds progress at VTF Masters 500

 VietNamNet Bridge – The opening ceremony for the VTF Masters 500 – Hải Đăng Cup 2019 was held on Monday at Hai Dang Tennis Complex in Tay Ninh Province.

Hai Phong jump to second place after win

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten-man Hai Phong beat Sanna Khanh Hoa 4-3 in the V.League yesterday away in Nha Trang City.

Coal-fired power set to grow to meet Vietnam’s needs

 Though the Government plans to increase its renewable energy capacity, VN's power industry is forecast to see a rise in coal-powered generation.

Environmental monitoring station opens in Can Tho City

 The Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held a ceremony on March 5 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to put an environmental monitoring station in the southwest region into operation.

100 Vietnamese SMEs to enjoy support from Amazon, VIETRADE

The Trade Promotion Agency of VN and Amazon Global Selling introduced details of their plan on May 5 to support small-and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam to expand their business globally and build their international trademarks.