Viet Nam exported 1.46 million tonnes of coffee worth US $2.77 billion in the first three quarters of 2018, an increase of 20.1 per cent in volume and 0.4 per cent in value compared to the same period last year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As a former student at Le Ngoc Han Primary School, I look back on good memories every time I pass the old Lo Duc Street of Hanoi. 

The foreign direct investment (FDI) flow into the textile & garment and footwear industries increased sharply after Vietnam signed the EU-Vietnam FTA and CPTPP, and is expected to continue to rise in the context of the US-China trade war.

 Viet Nam will open its public procurement market after the Viet Nam - EU free trade agreement (EVFTA) comes into effect.

 The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and authorities in Ha Noi have intensified efforts to kick off construction on Ha Noi’s mega smart city project this December.

 Rice is a crop of global significance and a vehicle for economic prosperity and climate change adaptation and mitigation, delegates heard at the 2018 International Rice Congress, which opened in Singapore yesterday.

Doan Mau Diep, deputy minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, talks to the newspaper Thời báo Kinh tế Việt Nam about what Vietnam should do to prepare its labour force for the age of Industrial Revolution 4.0

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organise the Professional Theatrical Arts, Bài Chòi (Folk Singing) and Opera 2018 in the central city of Quang Ngai between October 20 and 28.

A Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration in education and training has been signed by Binh Duong-based Eastern International University, South Korea’s Chung Nam National University, and 19 universities

 The resort property sector, especially condotels (condominiums in hotels), have stalled in both supply and transactions, according to the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS). 

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed not to suspend the imports of cryptocurrency mining machines (HS code 8471.80.90) in order to ensure the production and business activities of enterprises.

 Vietnam will for the first time cooperate with Japan to produce a horror movie about zombies, entitled Gameshow Tu Than (Game Show of Death), which is a remake of famous Japanese horror flick St. Zombie Girls’ High School.

National Olympic team goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung handed Becamex Binh Duong their third National Cup trophy, with a pair of howlers gifting the southern side two goals en route to a 3-1 victory over FLC Thanh Hoa on Monday

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam chess teams have received US$25,000 from Nam A Bank for their achievements at the 43rd Batumi Chess Olympiad in Georgia.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s tour to Belgium and the EU marks important milestones for Vietnam-Belgium relations and the Vietnam-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation, a diplomat has said.

Macroeconomic targets were built with the presumed crude oil price at below $50 per barrel. However, the price has exceeded the $90 per barrel threshold, nearing $100.

 Corporate income tax levied on small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs) should be reduced to promote the business development, a solution together with broadening tax base to increase budget revenue from business and production.

 Vietnam bagged seven gold medals at the 5th International Marionette Festival, which ended on October 15 in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue talks to Nhà báo & Công Luận (Journalist and Public Opinion) newspaper on the creation of a new management committee for State-owned enterprises.

 The National Assembly Standing Committee opened its 28th session on October 15, with a focus on preparations for the upcoming sixth session of the National Assembly.