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Habeco reports lowest profit in four years

 Habeco recorded a consecutive decline in profit in its financial report in the fourth quarter of 2018, going against the current of general growth in the market as Vietnamese people are still one of the largest beer consumers in the world.

Grab ruling should be overturned: Procuracy

The HCM City Superior People’s Procuracy proposed that the HCM City Superior People’s Court overturn the decision of the HCM City People’s Court made in December that said ride-hailing firm Grab must compensate local taxi firm Vinasun

Mitsui invests $100 million in Vietnam’s king of shrimp Minh Phu

 Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has committed $100 million to Minh Phu Seafood Corporation – Vietnam’s largest shrimp processing company – in order to help improve its shrimp exports.

JC&C to pour $170 million into THACO

 After Vinamilk, Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) is planning to splash out on Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO), helping it raise its charter capital to VND16.95 trillion ($737 million).

Five-star Emirates fined for VND15 million by Vietnam authorities

 The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national carrier Emirates (EK) has been accused of violating Vietnam’s civil aviation regulations on multiple counts and was fined to VND15 million ($652) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

HCM City pledges to speed up first metro project

 HCM City Urban Railway Management Board has pledged to speed up the implementation pace of much-delayed Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro project which is expected to be operated in 2020.

Passengers returning to HCM City face bus price gouging

 There has been a shortage of passenger bus tickets to HCM City due to rising demand after Tet.

Vietjet Air plane faces tyre puncture after landing in HCM City

 A Vietjet Air plane tyre suddenly blew out after it had been landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City.

Deputy PM praises scientists’ efforts

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam yesterday praised the efforts of scientists who are participating in projects in Vietnam and in the development of the country’s science and education sector while meeting 70 representatives

Doctor warns against deadly seasonal flu

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of flu patients hospitalised has increased sharply for the last month, said Dao Xuan Co, head of Bach Mai Hospital’s Department of Intensive Care on Tuesday in Hanoi.

VN stocks uncertain amid rising sell pressure

 Vietnamese shares edged up on Wednesday morning amid rising profit-taking pressure after having rallied in the previous trading days.

Grab-Uber deal to be probed again

 Viet Nam’s authorities plan to conduct further investigations into the merger of Grab and Uber last year over possible antitrust regulations violations, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Wednesday.

Da Nang invites investment to public parking lots

 The central city of Da Nang is calling for investment to 14 public parking lots in a bid to serve the surging demand resulted in by a sharp increase of motorized vehicles.

Photos of war to defend northern border 40 years ago

Four decades ago, on February 17,1979, the Vietnamese Party, people and army had to face a war of aggression across the entire northern border.

Vietnam's Tet in the eyes of international students

Over 40 international students in Hanoi participated in the 2019 Vietnamese Lunar New Year program.

Undersea tunnel planned in Ha Long City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee in northern province of Quang Ninh wants to build an undersea tunnel at Cua Luc Bay.

Tourism profits increase as online bookings boom

VietNamNet Bridge - Online bookings have been developing rapidly in the tourism industry, bringing trillions of dong a year to travel firms, reports say.

Man arrested for keeping 3,200 methamphetamine pills

Police in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La arrested a local man on February 12 for illegally storing 3,200 methamphetamine pills.

Mentors needed for Vietnam’s startups

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mentors are needed to help young Vietnamese entrepreneurs grow their businesses, but connections are still modest, 

Hanoi plans to grow 400,000 trees in 2019

 Hanoi aims to grow 400,000 trees this year and 600,000 trees between 2019 and 2020 to green up the city.