This results in a public debt of VND35 million (US$1,510) per capita, up nearly VND4 million (US$172,60) from the figure of VND31.3 million (US$1,350) in 2017.

 The Ministry of Health plans to use at least seven types of domestically produced vaccines as part of the expanded national immunisation programme by 2020.

 Vietnam has sent six martial artists to compete at the Canada Open Taekwondo Championship which opened on September 14 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

For a population of nearly 100 million, of which the majority is at young age and with a steady growth of income per capita, Vietnam is considered potential market for fashion retailers. 

 The trade clash between China and the US worries some countries, including Vietnam.

 In its latest report, market research firm Kantar Worldpanel expected the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers will make up the bulk of that spending.

 In order to maintain the competitiveness of export products, the exchange rate still needs an adjustment at a moderate level.

 Three men in the central province of Quang Tri have jointly set up a cemetery for deceased abandoned babies.

 The UK’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has affirmed that defence relationship is a very important indicator to strengthen the Vietnam-UK relations.

 Environmental protection groups founded by young people have bloomed in recent years. However, the question of connectivity and how to create a network for more effective operation still remains. 

In addition to a bright outlook for the economy, the Ministry of Planning and Investment pointed to a number of challenges to the economy, including trade wars between nations, geopolitical risks, growing trend of protectionism and nationalism.

 The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi upheld a jail sentence of 13 years handed down on 54-year-old Nguyen Van Tuc for “attempting to overthrow the people’s administration” at an appeal trial in the northern province of Thai Binh on September 14.

 A huge gap exists between curricula taught at universities and job requirements of enterprises, a university lecturer said at a workshop on cooperation between companies and universities, held in HCM City on September 14.

 Up to 5,000 tonnes of rice that are the gift of the Vietnamese Party, State and people for the Cuban people were symbolically presented at a ceremony in Havana on September 14.

 The Vietnamese Government Office and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on September 14 signed a Record of Discussion for Project to Build Professional and Efficient State Operation for Improvement of Business Environment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many parents were encouraging their children to work early even though they are still in school. Is this a negative thing or does it teach youngsters the value of earning a living?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Anh Dung, chairman of the Viet Nam Coach Terminal Association, talks to the Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper about terminal planning.

A mud-spattered Honda swished by me on the mountain pass. The young Vietnamese driver gripped the handlebars confidently, as if he knew every inch of the road. The bike disappeared around a curve. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to four thousand people in Quang Trach Commune in Thanh Hoa Province have been suffering severe environmental pollution, reported online newspaper dantri.com.vn.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Higher feed-in tariffs for wind power projects in Vietnam will help push forward the completion of many projects and ensure they begin operation.