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Phuong My debuts collection at New York Fashion Week

 Phuong My, one of Vietnam’s premier designers, recently made her debut at New York Fashion Week in the United States by launching her latest fashion collection titled “Sayonara”.

V.League Review: Hanoi FC dethroned from top spot

 Missing out on a second win, Hanoi FC have been knocked off top spot of the V.League 1-2019 by Ho Chi Minh City FC, who extended their winning streak to two games, as match day 2 concluded on March 3.

Over 300 top players from 27 countries to compete in HDBank chess tournament in HCMC

 More than 300 players from 27 countries and territories worldwide will compete at the ninth HDBankCup International Chess Tournament slated for March 7-13 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s organisation of second DPRK-USA Summit lauded

 The DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, held during February 27-28, has been spotlighted by the Czech press, with positive assessments of Vietnam’s organisational work, as well as the summit’s outcomes.

Auto and crude oil imports reach record highs

 The import of both vehicles and crude oil increased drastically during the first two months of the year, reaching some US$1.7 billion in value.

Vietnamese team to take on Brunei in AFC U23 Championship opener

  Vietnam’s U23 team has been drawn in Group K of the qualifying round for the upcoming AFC U23 Championship. They are set to play against Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei in Hanoi this March.

Officetels allowed to be converted into other purposes

 HCM City has allowed the conversion of officetel projects into other purposes, except for residential purposes, to meet the city’s urban development demand, more than a year since it halted licensing new officetel projects.

Vietnam to switch off lights in response to 2019 Earth Hour

 Vietnam will turn off lights from 20:30 - 21:30 on March 30 to respond to Earth Hour this year.

Vietnam's lower trade surplus expected for 2019

 The domestic economy is expected to see a climb in import turnover, but a slowdown in export turnover in 2019, as global demand is forecast to see a go-slow caused by a wide range of reasons.

Vietnam rejects information on Chinese Taiwan's refusal of Vietnamese workers

 The Department of Overseas Labour affirmed that the labour cooperation between Vietnam and other countries and territories, including Taiwan (China), Japan and the Republic of Korea, is currently normal.

Tran Anh maintains losses after merging with MWG

 Tran Anh Digital World JSC's net revenue in the first eight months of the fiscal year fell 55 per cent to VND2.273 trillion ($98.8 million).

Japan and South Korea assist Danang in public transportation planning

Experts from the Japan Transportation Planning Association (JTPA) have been co-operating with local authorities to conduct research on Danang city's transport network.   

Lang Son festival honours ancient mandarins

 A palanquin procession took place on Sunday at the Kỳ Cùng Temple Festival, the biggest annual spiritual event in Lạng Sơn City in the northern province of Lạng Sơn.

Hai Phuong to be screened on Netflix

 Netflix will buy the copyright for Hai Phuong (Furie) starring Ngo Thanh Van (Veronica Ngo) after its successful premiere in the US.

Vietnam futsal team lose to Spanish club in friendly

 Vietnam’s futsal team lost 5-4 to Spanish Club UMA Antequera in their second friendly match during a training trip in Spain on Sunday.

Momo challenge triggers online hysteria

 In recent weeks, the so-called ‘Momo challenge’ has triggered hysteria among Vietnamese netizens.

Brand a differentiator in banking

Branding is becoming increasingly critical in Vietnam's banking industry.

Foreign property buyers flock to high-end market

 Attractive profits are finally bringing overseas buyers and investors back to the luxury apartment ­segment after a period of ­relative inactivity. 

Firms in HCMC industrial zones decry multiple obstacles

 Delays in issuing land use rights certificates, poor infrastructure and a shortage of labor are among numerous difficulties being faced by manufacturing firms in processing and industrial zones in HCMC.

Race hots up over solar panel manufacturers

 Amid the growing global demand, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for manufacturers of solar photovoltaics.