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Global trade war risk has limited impact on Vietnam’s securities

Fears of a trade war between the US and China have rocked global stock markets in recent sessions, but experts anticipate limited effects on VN securities market growth as the market is on solid footing and is increasingly reliant on domestic demand.

Art event brings together 120 international, local artists

 Ha Noi University of Industrial Fine Arts wears a busier look than usual. Every nook and cranny of the university is filled with artists from across the world.

Food association unfit to lead rice sector: experts

 The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) came under heavy criticism on Friday as economic experts voiced discontent with the association’s favouritism, lax business practices and overall incompetency in the rice export sector.

Vietnamese Painter’s Artworks Set For Auction at Sotheby’s

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two paintings by the late Vietnamese artist Nguyen Huyen have been sold at a Hong Kong auction for almost US$22,000.

Thanh Hoa win V.League’s south central derby

 Goalkeeper and the goal pole helped FLC Thanh Hoa beat Song Lam Nghe An 1-0 in their north central derby match during the V.League’s fourth round on Sunday.

FIFA talks about Vietnam’s maiden chance at Asian Women’s Cup

 Being impressed with Vietnam’s recent success, FIFA, the world football governing body, has published an article reviewing the country’s achievements, while suggesting that another turning point is approaching.

Award-winning pics on display in Hanoi

 An exhibition at Hanoi’s Goethe Institute gives visitors a chance to see photos by this year’s New German Photography competition award winners.

Indian band to play Da Nang festival

The Indian band Pranavanaadham band will perform a concert combining classic instruments with modern equipment at Da Nang’s Nguyen Hien Dinh Theatre on April 4 as a part of cultural exchanges between Vietnam and India. 

Davis Cup begins today in Hanoi

 Vietnam is the No 1 seed in Group A of the Davis Cup, Asia/Oceania Zone Group III, which begins today in Hanoi.

Bac Giang: Bo Da pagoda’s woodblocks recognised as national treasure

 Carved woodblocks bearing the Sutras of Zen Buddhism at Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen district, the northern province of Bac Giang were named national treasures at a ceremony held in the locality on March 31.

EC launches investigation of steel imports

 The European Commission (EC) has decided to initiate a safeguard investigation concerning imports of 26 steel products, including those from Vietnam, to its member countries.

Vietnam’s traffic accident cases down in first quarter

 Vietnam recorded 4,674 traffic accidents that killed 2,149 people and injured 3,627 others in the first quarter this year, reported the National Traffic Safety Committee during a teleconference in Hanoi at the end of March. 

Banks expected to record high profits in first quarter

 The profits of many domestic banks in the first quarter of this year are estimated to rise higher than that of the same period last year thanks to significant credit growth.

Vietnam Airlines, VietJet adjust fees up

 Vietnam Airline and VietJet Air announced increases of their ticket prices and services as from April 1.

Party chief’s visits expand economic ties with Cuba, France

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s tour to Cuba and France was a success, creating a new impetus to grow Vietnam’s ties with the two countries, especially in economy, according to an official.

Vietnamese investors buy more Australian property

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese are buying more property in Australia to have homes for their children studying in Australia, or to settle down in the country through investment programs.

Compulsory social insurance for expats to go ahead despite firms’ concerns

A controversial rule requiring foreign workers in Vietnam to make social insurance payments is likely to be put into practice soon, several months after the Government’s issuance of a decree to implement ...

AFC website highlights female Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh

 The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has chosen to feature Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh on their website, ahead of the Asian Women’s Cup early next month.

Vinamilk sets $2.46 bln in revenue in 2018

Vinamilk targeted a revenue of 55.5 trillion VND (2.46 billion USD) and a post-tax profit of 10.75 trillion VND (477 million USD) this year, up 8.5 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively. 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend Mekong River Commission Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia on April 4-5.