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Made-in-China smartphones becoming more popular in Vietnam

Despite their reservations about the quality of made-in-China products, Vietnamese are still spending money on Chinese smartphones which have low selling prices and strong features.

RoK's banks entering Vietnam in wake of FDI surge

 Inspired by many Republic of Korea (RoK)'s businesses and investors making a splash in Vietnam, many RoK's financial institutions are seeking to further invest or shore up their operations here. 

Bowls of chao trai delight Hanoi

Mother-of-pearl porridge is among the specialties of Hanoi. Nearly every Hanoian knows about the chao trai, or mother-of-pearl rice porridge, shop on the capital’s Tran Xuan Soan Street. The porridge has been delighting locals 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/4

Thai and Spanish investors to enliven renewable energy sector, Sugar industry dreadful over mounting stockpile, Danang aims to turn Tien Sa into tourist port, Tax reductions to boost consumption of E5 bio-fuel

Cold supply chain: burning issue for Vietnam’s farm products

VietNamNet Bridge - Farmers in Hanoi have had to throw away hundreds of tons of radishes because of slow sales, reflecting the weakness in Vietnam’s cold supply chain. 

New technological trends impact online business

 Vietnam’s e-commerce growth for 2017 was estimated to be about 25% and that rate is predicted to be maintained this year.

Uncontrolled development spoils environment at tourist attractions

VietNamNet Bridge - The dark sides of massive tourism development include damage to natural landscapes and local culture. 

Vietnamese parents more willing to talk to kids about sex, gender issues

VietNamNet Bridge - Instead of avoiding talking about sex and gender, Vietnamese parents are increasingly providing knowledge on these issues to their children.

High in supply of high-rise condos

 In the first quarter of the year, real estate developers launched massive new condo projects with tempting promotions. But will the market be in a position to absorb such an enormous supply?

Artist runs free flute classes in Hanoi

 An artist in Hanoi has been operating a free flute class for seven years.

No photo, no phone: Customers may lose service

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mobile subscribers may have their SIM cards deactivated if they fail to submit profile photos following a new regulation.

Work needed to strengthen seaport system

 Northern central provinces of Vietnam, including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh have advantages to develop port services as they are located in a strategic position to transport goods from Laos – a neighbuoring country to the world.

Czech Republic to host Mrs Ao Dai Vietnam Europe 2018

 The Czech Republic will organise Mrs Ao Dai Vietnam Europe 2018 this June to honour the graceful and delicate beauty of Vietnam’s Ao Dai costume (traditional long dress).

Cars prices defy expectations by rising

Vietnam imports 523 cars from Thailand in a week, while the price of imported Honda cars is also increasing.

$3.5b needed for expansion of Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has said that it will need close to VND80 trillion (US$3.5 billion) for the proposed expansion project of Noi Bai International Airport. 

Deputy PM leads Hai Phong customs bribe probe

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh will oversee an urgent investigation into bribes to speed up customs clearance procedures at ports in the northern city of Hai Phong.

Hai Phong authorities bust fake medicine manufacturing company

 Health officials in Hai Phong City have seized a large batch of fake cancer drugs made from bamboo ash.

Soc Trang: Primary school headmaster resigns as many pupils can’t read

 The headmaster of a primary school in the southern province of Soc Trang Province has just resigned because many grade 2 pupils at his school still can’t read.

Traders protest over Dong Xuan Market rumour

 Hundreds of traders in Hanoi gathered on Monday to protest against the proposal to turn the Dong Xuan Market into a shopping centre.

Music alliance accused of copyright infringement

 The music licensing company Sky Music has been accused by many musicians at the Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC) of using their songs without permission.