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Stronger actions needed to facilitate M&As: insiders

The Government and relevant parties have been recommended to take strong actions to facilitate mergers and acquisitions (M&As) amidst certain challenges posed by both external and internal factors.

 

Vietnam ranks 23rd in Global Firepower list

Vietnam has found itself ranked at number 23rd in the complete Global Firepower (GFP) list, which compiles the military powers of the world into a list based on a variety of factors.

 

Heavy rains forecasted for northern Vietnam

Heavy rains have been forecasted in the north and northern central regions this weekend.

 

Hanoi authorities urged to finish anti-flooding projects

Many water drainage projects in Hanoi are behind schedule while the city recently faced serious flooding in some areas.

 

Hanoi names and shames tax avoiding firms

The Hanoi Department of Taxation has released a list of companies owing VND528 billion (USD22.9 million) in taxes.

 

Substantial discounts to be offered at Hanoi promotion month

Different levels of discounts will be offered to a wide range of products during the Hanoi Sales Promotion Month, which is set to take place in November with the participation of 500 retailers and businesses.

 

SCIC set to sell entire stake in cooking oil giant Vocarimex

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) will put its entire 36.3 percent stake, or 44.2 million shares, in the Vietnam Vegetable Oils Industry Corporation (Vocarimex) on the Hanoi Stock Exchange on August 15.

 

Vietnam moves to modernise shipping fleet

Vietnam’s sea transport sector has maintained good growth recently with the volume of goods transported by the Vietnamese fleet reaching more than 81 million tonnes in the first half of 2019.

69 teams to compete in Vietnam’s largest terrain car race

The HTV Challenge Cup 2019, the largest terrain car race in Vietnam, is scheduled to take place in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City, from August 2 to 4 with the participation of 69 teams.

 

Binh Dinh: six fishermen aboard sunken boat rescued

All of the six fishermen on board vessel BD 99999 TS that sunk off Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in the early morning of July 30 were rescued later on the same day by another fishing boat.

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Eye on Indian market, Danang promotes wedding tourism

 

HCM City innovation hub requires universities to train human resources

HCM City’s plans to set up an innovation hub and become a smart city mean opportunities for universities to train human resources and related challenges.

Thua Thien-Hue to have botanic garden on Huong River

A 145,000-ha botanical garden will be built on the Huong River, in Huong Vinh commune, Huong Tra town, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

 

German charity fund leader receives Honorary Professor title

The University of Da Nang on July 30 held a ceremony to present the title of Honorary Professor to Erich Johann Lejeune, President of the Germany’s Heart for Heart Foundation.

 

Feeling on top of the world

Vietnamese fighter Bui Yen Ly has taken Thailand by storm winning the World Muay Thai Championships.

Artwork appraisal languishes under new centre

Eleven months after its launch, the Appraisal and Exhibition Centre of Art and Photography under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has carried out its responsibility inefficiently, according to experts.

SEA Games men's football draw slated for October

The draw for men’s football tournament of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will take place on October 3, the organisers have said.

HCM City lists 17 hospitals with stroke centres

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has uploaded a list of 17 hospitals that are capable of receiving and treating stroke victims on its website.

 

Businessman thrown off Vietnam Airlines flight for sexual harassment

A Vietnamese businessman was thrown off a Vietnam Airlines after being accused of sexually harassing a young woman.

 

Old cannon found in Da Nang originates from Netherlands: scientists

The cannon discovered in the central city of Da Nang late May originates from the Netherlands and dates back some 350 years, according to scientists’ new findings.