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VN banks believe 2018 profit target within reach

VietNamNet Bridge - The credit growth rate this year is lower than 2017, but banks’ profit is predicted to be 20-25 percent higher.

Eco-shrimp farming: environmental solution for Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - Eco-shrimp farms in several provinces in the Mekong Delta reduce costs, bring high export value, and are environmentally friendly.


Domestic, foreign investors run race to develop solar power projects

In the last couple of weeks, several solar power projects capitalized at trillions of dong have kicked off.

When university education is described as ‘second-rate goods’

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of universities in Vietnam has increased rapidly, but the training quality has not, experts say.


Modern format stores luring away Vietnamese shoppers: survey

 Though traditional trade, including wet markets, still dominates in the country, modern channels have gained impressive momentum, according to Nielsen’s latest Shopper Trend report.

VNPT and MobiFone officially transferred to CMSC

 The Ministry of Information and Communications on Monday transferred the ownership of giant telecom service providers VNPT and MobiFone to the Committee for State Capital Management.

PM arrives in Singapore for 33rd ASEAN Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed at Changgi Airport of Singapore on November 13 afternoon, beginning his trip to attend the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Buget collection still a sticky wicket

Vo Thanh Hung, director general of the State Budget Department under the Ministry of Finance, speaks to the Kinh tế & Đô thị newspaper about challenges tax offices face working with State-owned enterprises,

Production begins on Mắt Biếc (Blue Eyes) film

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu is working on his latest film on love, Mắt Biếc (Blue Eyes), together with his staff in HCM City.

Vietnam to have two express railways by 2030

Vietnam is expected to have two express railways connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the southern metropolis HCMC by 2030.

VN central bank urges customer info security

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a decree asking businesses to enhance customer information privacy after an alleged breach of mobile retail chain Mobile World revealed personal information of more than five million customers.

VN maintains tariffs on steel imports

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Monday released a decision to maintain anti-dumping duties on H-shaped and coated steel products imported from China and the Republic of Korea.

Challenge Vietnam 2019 to start in Nha Trang

 The International Challenge Vietnam triathlon 2019 will get set on July 14 next year.

Central Highlands provinces to receive $4.4 billion for irrigation investment

Central Highlands provinces would receive US$4.4 billion in ivestment to develop irrigation systems, according to a scheme which has been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam shifts to export high-quality rice

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is trying to re-position itself as an exporter of high-quality rice instead of low-quality white rice. 


VN universities offer e-learning to more students

 VietNamNet Bridge – More universities in the country are taking advantage of IT to improve access to higher education and the quality of training.

Mekong Delta lacks long-term lighting plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have been advised to seek funds from the private sector to invest in energy-saving lighting and ensure sustainable lighting for its cities and provinces. 

Hanoi Pride Festival 2018 filled with joy, colours

Themed “Love, Hanoi”, Hanoi Pride 2018 took place in Hanoi on November 11 with various fascinating activities, including bike rally, walking parade and live music.

Autonomous management gives boost to local universities

 After three years of implementing autonomous management, the higher education sector has witnessed several positive changes. However, obstacles remain which need to be addressed before the mechanism can be applied more widely.

SCIC transferred to state capital management committee

 The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) was transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) on November 12.