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Fewer storms to hit Vietnam in 2019

Four to five storms are forecast to hit Vietnam’s mainland in 2019, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Metrological Forecasting.

Different scenarios for Vietnam's CPI in 2019 outlined

Experts have outlined a number of different consumer price index (CPI) scenarios for this year, which are all below 4 per cent as requested by the National Assembly.

 

India opens investigation into steel imports from Vietnam

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an investigation on potential anti-dumping duties against imported flat rolled stainless steel products from 15 countries and territories including Vietnam.

 

Foreign investors compete for Vinamilk shares

Since early 2018 to date, F&N Dairy Investment and Platinum Victory have been competing with each other for the acquisition of 1% of Vinamilk stake, but their respective moves have failed to materialize.

Vietnamese investors call it hard to join North-South Expressway construction

Few Vietnamese companies have participated in projects of VND4-5 trillion (US$172-US$215 million). This means there`s little chance for domestic investors.

Quang Ngai tells investor to complete waste treatment plant by late September

The People’s Committee of central Quang Ngai Province has instructed North Investment and Development Construction JSC to complete construction of the plant and put it into operation before Sep 30.

Invest now to limit destruction from wildfires

On the morning of June 28, Phan Dinh Thanh from Nghi Son District in central Ha Tinh Province bought groceries and a lighter to smoke some cigarettes.

Korean attractive destination for Vietnamese labourers

More and more Vietnamese workers have taken advantage of opportunities working in the Republic of Korea (RoK) to improve their lives thanks to the country's attractive policies for guest workers.

HCM City bus services seek higher subsidy

Nine of 13 bus enterprises and co-ops in HCM City have asked for a reduction of bus trips on several lines as their subsidies are lower than bus owners’ expenditures.

Thousands donate blood in HCM City campaign

More than 1,570 units of blood were collected from nearly 2,500 volunteers at HCM City as part of the national seventh blood-donation campaign Hành Trình Đỏ (Red Journey).

The Dong re-appreciation: A predicted scenario

In recent days, the U.S. dollar/dong exchange rate has continuously declined on both the official and the free markets after a strong rise in April and May.

 

Banks announce impressive profits in first half of 2019

Domestic banks have unveiled positive business performance results in the first half of this year, with some new records being set.

Malaysian students join volunteer campaign in HCM City

Sixty-two students from various universities of Malaysia are participating in the Green Summer Volunteer Campaign in Ho Chi Minh City, starting July 7.

New entrants smother Vietnam’s aviation market

The saturated aviation market has brought about the race to the bottom price war, driving the profitability of the core business of some domestic carriers down to nearly zero.

Demand for container shipments in Vietnam surges amid US-China trade war

The number of container equivalents of goods shipped in and out of Vietnam annually may reach 23 million by 2025, up 64% in 2019.

Northern and central Vietnam expect new heat wave

A western low-pressure area and the southwest wind will bring a new heat wave to the northern and central region, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Hanoi proposes construction of third metro line

Hanoi City People's Committee has just proposed the construction of the third metro project connecting Hanoi Station to Hoang Mai District.

Phu Cat Airport to welcome first international flight

Phu Cat Airport in Binh Dinh Province is finishing preparations to serve its first international flight in September this year.

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Japanese firm acquires Vietnam’s digital advertising firm

 

Experts warn of rising burnout syndrome among young people

More and more young people are suffering from the effects of burnout, an expert has warned.