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Scale of FDI project capital dwindles

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment attraction is expected to make a leap in 2019. However, in the first eight months of this year, FDI inflow has seen decreases along with more small-scale projects. 

Vietnam experiences a travel bloom: Thai media

Vietnam’s non-smoke sector is enjoying a boom, with a substantial increase in the number of Thai visitors buoyed by growing low-cost flights, Thai media reported. ​

Many foreign companies move factories to Vietnam: Savills

Many companies are moving their factories from other countries to Vietnam, showing the potential for strong development of industrial real estate, according to Savills Vietnam.

Resolution expected to boost FDI attraction to Vietnam

With a political bureau’s resolution on improving legal framework for FDI attraction until 2030 adopted recently, many insiders pin high hope on FDI attraction prospect of Vietnam.

Formula 1 Hanoi to enhance capital city’s image

The Formula 1 racetrack in Hanoi is a remarkable construction of the capital city which broke ground in late March 2019. 

Fertiliser stocks nosedive on difficulties

Rising input production costs, unfavourable weather conditions, a saturated domestic market and stiff competition are causing difficulties for fertiliser businesses.

Artisans keep traditional Mid-Autumn festival alive

Folk toys are now lost among the digital products of modern life. However, there are still people who quietly preserve the craft of making traditional toys, keeping the beauty of Mid-Autumn season of the old days.

RoK association asks China to stop violations in East Sea

The Association of People Loving Vietnam in the Republic of Korea (VESAMO) has demanded China immediately stop violations of Vietnam’s sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of Vietnam in the East Sea.

 

Mural street shines during Mid-Autumn Festival

As the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming near, the streets of Hanoi are filled with vibrant lanterns with different colors and shapes. 

Motorbike taxis must be registered in Hanoi

Drivers of "xe om" – or motorbike taxis will have to register with authorised agencies, according to a new draft regulation on the management and use of non-motorised vehicles and motorcycles in Hanoi.

Ministry postpones punishment

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) on Monday postponed its decisions to punish workers over the national high school graduation exam scandal last year.

Ragworm fritters

Chả rươi is made from, you've guessed it... WORMS!

Craft village keeps mooncake mould making alive

To make a beautiful and tasty mooncake, the most important task is to form the shape of the cake. That is when the mooncake mould becomes handy and indispensible in making a cake.  

Nghe An leaves deep impression on foreign tourism reporters

Foreign tourism reporters toured different destinations in the central province of Nghe An on September 7 and 8 within the framework of the authorities’ programme on promoting local tourism.

Vietnamese workers attend foreign labour festival in RoK

Hundreds of Vietnamese workers across the Republic of Korea (RoK) participated in a foreign labour festival in Seoul on September 8.

ASEAN nations boost cooperation in fighting drug trafficking at sea

Hosted by the Ministry of Public Security, the event saw the participation of 60 delegates from nine ASEAN member nations, the ASEAN Secretariat and China – the dialogue country of the group.

 

Medlink wins first startup contest VietChallenge 2019

Medlink – the supplier of a platform for direct connectivity among drug companies and pharmacies has won the first prize of VietChallenge 2019, an annual startup competition for Vietnamese entrepreneurs from all over the world.

Kids explore traditional Mid-Autumn festival

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology has organised several activities to help children learn more about traditional games and fruit trays in the festival.

Vietnam boost economic cooperation with Middle East-African nations

The “Meet Ambassadors from the Middle East and Africa 2019” will take place in Hanoi on September 9-10.Economic cooperation will be high on the agenda of the event.

Vietnam Festa held in Japanese prefecture

The Vietnam Festa was held in Yokohama city in the Japanese prefecture of Kanagawa on September 7-8.