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Premium product market in VN set to take off

 Mollis organic towels of Phong Phu Corporation have received “very good response” in the market after being launched last year, a sign that premium products are becoming more popular in Viet Nam.

Central economic zones face lacklustre future

 Experts have predicted a lacklustre future for a chain of economic zones (EZs) built more than a decade ago in the central region.

Opportunity for IT engineers to find jobs in Japan

 Framgia Inc. of Japan will organise a job fair for IT students - Vietnam IT Job Fair - in Hanoi from June 22-24.

Trade Ministry warns against multi-level sales of Atomy products

The Department of Competition and Consumer Protection under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned against the unlicenced multi-level sales of Atomy products by organisations and individuals.

VN Steel Association gives hope to VN steel firms after duties

 Despite the imposition of anti-dumping duties on colour-coated steel products by Indonesian authorities, Vietnamese steel producers should not worry about the possibility of losing competitiveness.

HCM City: Over 12,440 firms owe insurance premiums

 More than 12,440 enterprises in HCMC owed social insurance, employment insurance and health insurance premiums totaling $118.2 million as of June 2018, making up 4.2 percent of the annual collection plan.

Agriculture firms struggle to get loans

 High-tech and clean agriculture are officially among the priority sectors for bank credit but agriculturalists find it hard to get loans.

VN business climate improves

The business environment in Viet Nam has improved significantly this year and, as a result, the belief in the future of doing business and the desire to participate in the market is strengthened. 

Czech journalist debuts book on Vietnam

 Pavel Herman, a Czech journalist, has published a book titled “Vietnam- past, present and future” which presents his views on the land, history, culture and people of Vietnam. 

Lost folk painting genre finds way back to light

 A project inspiring kids in exploring folk paintings called Kim Hoang has been held recently in Hanoi. It is a famous genre of folk paintings in the Red River delta dating back to the 18th century.

Vietnam, US continue cooperating in SR, disaster response

 Armed forces of Vietnam and the United States need to continue effectively cooperating in disaster response, search and rescue, and humanitarian assistance to reinforce the bilateral defence ties.

President Quang adresses cyber-security law

President Tran Dai Quang cleared up citizens’ concerns over the controversial draft Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units and the cybersecurity law in yesterday’s meeting with voters in HCM City’s Districts 1, 3 and 4.

Healthcare fees to go down in July

 Fees for about 88 healthcare services will be adjusted on July 15 as per a newly-issued circular, the Ministry of Health said.

Noise is part of life of Hanoians

The tumultuous noise from vehicles’ horns, the ear-splitting sounds from loudspeakers at TV shops, and music from clarinets and drums during funeral processions all are  unpleasant sounds Hanoians have to listen to every day. 

Trang Tien ice cream, a Hanoian specialty

Arriving in Hanoi in the hot summer, a lot of Hanoians will recommend you go straight to Trang Tien Street to get an ice cream. The popular ice cream has become a specialty the city after more than 60 years of sales.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/6

5M capital mobilization up 6.2%, HCMC property market showing signs of declining supply, Vietnam-EAEU FTA produces positive outcomes, Made-in-Vietnam tyres present in 128 markets

Fintech changing the domestic finance system

Fintechs have developing rapidly in Vietnam, attracting capital from both domestic and foreign investors, and receiving special attention from commercial banks and state management agencies.

Will Vietnam become a leading blockchain center?

VietNamNet Bridge - While some experts strongly believe that Vietnam will become a leading blockchain center in the world, others say it would be better not to indulge in illusions.

Tertiary education tuition to be determined by universities

MOET says that tertiary education quality is low partially because of the low tuition. 

VN-Index loses more than 25 points on June 19

Shares declined as the downward trend on the previous day continued, forcing the benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) to lose 25.18 points to close at 962.16 points on June 19.