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Pressure weighs on Vietnam’s steel industry

 Despite suffering the succession of lawsuits, anti-dumping tax imposed from abroad, as well as the increasingly fierce competition in the domestic market, Vietnam steel industry still targets to grow more than 20% in this year. 

Better green finance for better environment: Swedish recommendations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investing in renewable energy is an emerging trend in Vietnam in response to worsening environmental destruction and the gradual disappearance of essential livelihoods. 

Soc Trang singer lights up cai luong stage

 VietNamNet Bridge – "Everything that I am now is due to my love for cải lương," said Lam Thi Kim Cuong of Soc Trang Province, the winner of HCM City Television’s 2018 Chuông Vàng (Golden Bell) Award.

Universities, colleges and vocational schools will use the same entrance test

Truong Anh Dung, deputy director general of the Directorate of Vocational Education under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs talks to Tuổi trẻ newspaper on the need for co-operation between MOET and MOLISA.

‘Second mothers’ save thousands of infants

The sister of a two-year-old from Nam Tu Liem District in Ha Noi phoned Doctor Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa to tell her the young boy is in good health after receiving intensive care in the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Health Ministry affirms enough combined vaccine

 The Ministry of Health’s Drug Administration of Vietnam affirmed enough combined vaccine against Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis following the information of shortage of combined vaccine in infirmaries.

Canned coffee expected to rise in popularity

Canned coffee is still not a strong sector in Vietnam, but analysts believe that the market will be more bustling with the presence of Coca-Cola.

Disabled man funds pothole repairs

 A disabled man in Can Tho Province has been honoured at the annual Kova Prize for his efforts in mending local roads.

The Nung’s longevity ceremony for parents

 The Nung people in Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province, have a tradition of organizing birthday parties for elders in the family to show children’s respect and filial duty to their parents and grandparents.

Cyber security law’s regulations match int’l practices: general

 The Law on Cyber Security’s regulations regarding data storage and establishment of branches and representative offices in Vietnam are in line with international practices, said an official of the Ministry of Public Security. 

Welcome ceremony held in Hanoi for French Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted an official welcome ceremony for his French counterpart Edouard Philippe in Hanoi on November 2.

HSBC: Local businesses cash in on international trade

 Vietnamese businesses are among the world’s most optimistic about international trade pacts and prospects and they are also among the most confident when it comes to succeeding in the current environment.

Vietnamese wood exporters to Europe number more than 400

 More than 400 Vietnamese firms are exporting timber products to Europe, which is the 4th biggest market for Vietnam’s wood exports, accounting for over 10 percent of the country’s total export of the products.

Vietnam’s electricity access index surges on WB business index

 Vietnam’s Getting Electricity indicator was ranked 27th among 190 countries and economies in the World Bank’s Doing Business report in 2018, up 37 places from last year.

IBM Vietnam welcomes new general director

 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) yesterday officially announced that Mr. Tan Jee Toon has been assigned General Director of IBM Vietnam, replacing Mr. Eric CW Yeo.

Banks struggle to collect bad debts from 12 unprofitable super-projects

By the end of June 2018, the total loans provided to 12 unprofitable enterprises under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) had reached VND20.934 trillion.

Mobile subscribers in VN allowed to maintain number when switching providers

 The three largest mobile phone operators in Vietnam, namely VinaPhone, Viettel, and MobiFone, will officially allow their subscribers to switch provider without changing their number from November 16.

HCMC celebrates its 300th birthday with numerous cultural activities

 A series of festivals and cultural activities celebrating the 300th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City are planning to be held, announced the municipal People’s Committee.

Amazing events for this weekend in Hanoi: Rock with Deutschlandfest

 There are a lot of great events you can enjoy in Hanoi this weekend, and here are the ones we recommend.

Minister responds to queries on fake news

Ways of dealing with news containing inaccurate information and defaming individuals was among the hot-button topics addressed during the legislative body’s grilling on Wednesday of Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung.